Pinterest Inc. (PINS) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$19.36 -2.81% NYSE β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $19.23

Pinterest Inc. (PINS) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 68/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C+ β€’ HOLD / WATCH Cap $11.28B
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As of 2026-11-02, Pinterest Inc. (NYSE: PINS) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $19.36 (-2.81% 1D, market cap $11.28B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, PINS ranks #123 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Programming Data Processing), PINS carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 27.1x, gross margin of 80.1%, and ROIC of 6.2%. By comparison, FDS (FactSet Research Systems Inc.) holds a A grade (86/100 RQD, P/E 18.9x, ROIC 18.1%, cap $11.29B) and DOCN (DigitalOcean Holdings Inc.) posts a D+ grade (55/100 RQD, P/E 45.3x, ROIC 13.2%, cap $11.75B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MTCH leads on earnings multiple (14.4x) while MTCH leads on capital efficiency (30.4% ROIC).

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Per PINS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001506293), Pinterest Inc. generated $4.22B in revenue (+15.8% YoY), $416.9M in net income, and $1.25B in free cash flow against $5.49B in total assets and $336.1M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 68/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.8% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 56.9% hit rate β€” wait for RQD β‰₯ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C Β· Rk B
Cash (14)Whales (9)SEC (18)Macro (11)CEO (16)
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.5% Base Target
$36 Bull$20 Base$16 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PINS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±9.6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (68/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY PINS SCORES 68/100 (C+) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (26% of score)

Altman Z-Score 10.73 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 8/9

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy β€’ Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning9/20 pts (-11 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-11 pts vs max)

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
76
Grade B+$22.37+2.7% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
73
Grade B$22.98-10.4% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
71
Grade B$20.58-5.9% Next Q
Current
68
Grade C+$19.36+1.8% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: B+ (76) β†’ C+ (68)Full Audit β†’
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Even with a 68/100 (C+) score, PINS faces multiple-compression risk if 27.1x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) β€” any gross margin slip below 77.6% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($20.50) or 200D SMA ($20.65) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($20.23) toward Bear Floor ($15.78).

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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING
Β±9.6%
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PINS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -7.15%πŸ“ HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-02O $20.92H $20.92L $19.36C $19.36VOL 45.41M
RES: $23.25SUP: $17.78SMA50: $20.50SMA200: $20.65
$27.92$25.19$22.46$19.72$16.99RES $23.25SUP $17.78$19.362026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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PINS Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
20.6%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +15.8% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (PINS)

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (PINS vs. FDS, DOCN, MTCH, SNAP)

Industry: Computer Software: Programming Data Processing (72 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Pinterest Inc. (PINS) ranks #123 by composite RQD confidence (68/100, grade C+) and #143 by equity capitalization ($11.28B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MTCH leads on earnings valuation at 14.4x trailing P/E, while MTCH leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 30.4% ROIC and 72.8% gross margin. FDS currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 86/100 (A) compared with PINS at 68/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
PINS ACTIVE
Pinterest Inc.
C+ 68/100 27.1x 80.1% 6.2% -2.81% $11.28B Benchmark Subject
FDS
FactSet Research Systems Inc.
A 86/100 18.9x 52.7% 18.1% +2.98% $11.29B /fds-vs-pins β†’
DOCN
DigitalOcean Holdings Inc.
D+ 55/100 45.3x 59.9% 13.2% -10.32% $11.75B /docn-vs-pins β†’
MTCH
Match Group Inc.
B+ 80/100 14.4x 72.8% 30.4% -2.91% $9.79B /mtch-vs-pins β†’
SNAP
Snap Inc.
D 47/100 β€” 55.0% -8.9% -5.99% $9.61B /snap-vs-pins β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-31 β€’ CIK 0001506293

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Pinterest Inc. (PINS) reported GAAP revenue of $4.22B (+15.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.65B , and +38.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $416.9M, operating cash flow of $1.28B, and free cash flow of $1.25B (+33.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, PINS closed FY2025 with $5.49B in total assets against $336.1M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 10.73, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $4.22B $416.9M $1.28B $1.25B $5.49B $336.1M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $3.65B $1.86B $964.6M $940.0M $5.34B $266.2M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $3.06B -$35.6M $613.0M $475.5M $6.20B $1.45B

3. PINS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is PINS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Pinterest Inc. (NYSE: PINS) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $19.36 (-2.81% 1D, market cap $11.28B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, PINS ranks #123 in composite RQD confidence.

How does PINS compare to FDS and DOCN in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Programming Data Processing), PINS carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 27.1x, gross margin of 80.1%, and ROIC of 6.2%. By comparison, FDS (FactSet Research Systems Inc.) holds a A grade (86/100 RQD, P/E 18.9x, ROIC 18.1%, cap $11.29B) and DOCN (DigitalOcean Holdings Inc.) posts a D+ grade (55/100 RQD, P/E 45.3x, ROIC 13.2%, cap $11.75B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MTCH leads on earnings multiple (14.4x) while MTCH leads on capital efficiency (30.4% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PINS?

Per PINS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001506293), Pinterest Inc. generated $4.22B in revenue (+15.8% YoY), $416.9M in net income, and $1.25B in free cash flow against $5.49B in total assets and $336.1M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is PINS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

PINS last traded at $19.36 (-2.81% on volume of 34,934,006 shares), positioning the stock -5.56% below its 50-day simple moving average ($20.50) and -6.25% below its 200-day simple moving average ($20.65). Across its 52-week range of $13.84 to $34.12, PINS sits at the 27.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 43.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±9.6% ($17.50 to $21.22).

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What is PINS's options positioning and volatility profile?

Roarable tracks verified CBOE unusual options sweeps, put/call ratios, and OHLCV realized volatility bands for PINS.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 68/100 (C+) βœ“ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

PINS β€” Pinterest Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:15:59Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, PINS scores 68 / 100 (letter grade C+; verdict: Roarable Hold β€” Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout). The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20 (ROIC 6.2%; FCF yield 11.1%), Whale 13F Flow 9/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction 16/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit 11/20 (Beta 1.28; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet 18/20 (Altman Z 10.73; Piotroski F 8/9; Debt/Equity 0.07). The strongest pillar is the forensic balance sheet, which indicates low leverage and high scoring on distress and quality tests. The weakest pillar is institutional 13F flow at 9/20, which suggests limited evidence of broad institutional accumulation in the source data. Macro fit at 11/20 reflects above-market sensitivity (Beta 1.28). Upside drivers per the rating are the cash-generation and insider-conviction pillars; valuation tradeoffs are visible in a 27.1 trailing P/E against a 22.8 forward P/E and an EV/EBITDA of 30.6. The verdict's "Watch for Breakout" language indicates the rating is neutral pending confirmation rather than a directional call.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
19.92$11.28B27.122.830.60.740%1.28$13.84 - $34.126.2%

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$4221.8M$319.9M$416.9MN/A$1251.9M$969.3M$336.1M
FY 2024$3646.2M$179.8M$1862.1MN/A$940.0M$1136.5M$266.2M
FY 2023$3055.1M$-125.7M$-35.6MN/A$475.5MN/A$1451.9M

Per the market data, gross margin is 80.1%, operating margin 7.6%, and net margin 9.9%, with ROIC of 6.2%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 10.73 and the Piotroski F-Score is 8 of 9, with Debt/Equity at 0.07. Revenue grew from $3055.1M (FY 2023) to $4221.8M (FY 2025), while net income in FY 2024 ($1862.1M) exceeds operating income, a relationship the source data does not explain. Debt declined from $1451.9M (FY 2023) to $336.1M (FY 2025).

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

The news wire contains six items, all tagged as market wire with YELLOW signal lights and none carrying specific quantified events. Headlines reference a "Most-Watched" framing and a "Worth Betting On" evaluation (Yahoo Finance), a "Will Get Back To Its Old High" question (Trefis), an "Undervalued Value Stock with Strong Financial Health" characterization (ChartMill), a 2026 buying guide (The Motley Fool), a "Sell Signal" headline (Yahoo Finance), and a report that the stock dipped as the company named an Amazon veteran as CFO (Yahoo Finance). The CFO appointment is the only discrete corporate event in the wire. Per the market data, the stock closed down 4.78% at 19.92 on heavy volume of 45,413,012. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is recorded as NONE with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • What are Pinterest's revenue sources and customer segments? The profile and filings provided do not describe them.
  • Why did FY 2024 net income ($1862.1M) greatly exceed operating income ($179.8M), and is that item recurring?
  • What is the EPS for each reported fiscal year, given that every EPS entry is N/A?
  • What institutional and insider holdings underlie the 13F and Form 4 pillar scores, since the holders section is empty?
  • What drove the 52-week range from $13.84 to $34.12, and what catalysts explain the recent move?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is PINS (C+ β€’ RQD 68/100) a Buy at $19.92?

Welcome to the PINS (Pinterest Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 68/100 (Roarable Hold β€” Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Computer Software: Programming Data Processing. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

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Spot @ $19.92

Pump the brakes on PINS β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on PINS, but look at what you are paying: 27.1x trailing P/E with 80.1% gross margins. Unless Pinterest Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

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Spot @ $19.92

PINS cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on PINS, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Computer Software: Programming Data Processing and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $19.92 (52-wk range $13.84 - $34.12), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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