Benjamin Silbermann Buys Pinterest Shares

Benjamin Silbermann, co-founder of Pinterest, Inc., bought 46,875 shares of the company on June 23, 2026. The shares were acquired at a time when Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) traded near $19.48.

Insider Buying and Selling at Pinterest, Inc.

On June 23, 2026, Benjamin Silbermann purchased 46,875 shares of Pinterest. The transaction was not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, indicating it was not a pre-planned purchase. Additionally, on June 24, 2026, other insider activities included sales by Chief Legal & Business Affairs Officer Wanjiku Juanita Walcott, who sold 14,208 shares at $19.65, and CFO Julia Brau Donnelly, who sold 35,941 shares at $20.27.

Other Institutional Activity in Pinterest

BlackRock, Inc. trimmed its holdings in Pinterest by 1,422,978 shares, now holding 64,114,954 shares valued at about $1.18 billion. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. significantly increased its stake by 48,064,185 shares to a total of 51,890,938 shares worth approximately $951.68 million, representing a 1,256% increase. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC opened a new position with 29,380,679 shares valued at $538.84 million. Similarly, Vanguard Capital Management LLC initiated a stake with 25,303,236 shares worth $464.06 million. Victory Capital Management Inc. reduced its holdings by 3,935,749 shares to 22,873,121 shares, valued at $419.49 million.

Pinterest, Inc. Stock Down 16.0%

Shares of Pinterest traded near $19.48 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $10.92 billion and a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 40.6. Its 52-week range is between $13.84 and $39.93. Pinterest's 50-day moving average is $20.25, and its 200-day moving average is $24.64. The company maintains a strong financial position with a current ratio of 4.23 and a quick ratio of 4.01, while its debt-to-equity ratio stands at 42.27.

Recent Earnings

Pinterest reported revenue of $4.37 billion, with a revenue growth rate of 17.8%. The company posted a net margin of 7.6% and a return on equity (ROE) of 8.87%. Pinterest's next earnings report is scheduled for August 10, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 15, 2026, Guggenheim reiterated a 'buy' rating on Pinterest with a price target of $24. Wells Fargo maintained its 'buy' rating with a target of $28 on May 6, 2026. JP Morgan and Piper Sandler both held 'hold' ratings, with targets of $25 and $26, respectively. The consensus among 35 analysts is a 'buy' rating, with a mean price target of $27.75.

About Pinterest

Pinterest, Inc. operates a visual search and discovery platform that allows users to find and save ideas across various categories like recipes, home, and style inspiration. The company offers advertising products to connect advertisers with users. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Pinterest is led by CEO William J. Ready and employs about 5,287 people.

Bottom Line

Benjamin Silbermann's recent purchase of Pinterest shares highlights ongoing insider interest in the company. Investors track these insider moves for potential insights into management's confidence. However, it's important to remember that these filings are backward-looking and may not reflect current positions.