How to buy Pinterest shares in 2025
Pinterest ($PINS) is a visual discovery and bookmarking platform where users explore, save and share ideas and inspirations on topics such as fashion, home decor, recipes and travel.👉 Read on to learn about Pinterest and how to buy $PINS shares in a few easy steps.
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How to buy Pinterest stock in 5 steps
When investing in shares - whether PINS or otherwise - it’s important to consider your financial position, investing goals and risk tolerance. Before making any investment decision, it’s wise to consider your current circumstances and consult with a financial planner or advisor. If you decide that investing in Pinterest is right for you, then consider the following steps.
1. Open an investing account
To buy Pinterest stock in Australia, you’ll need to sign up to an investing platform with access to the U.S. share market. Stake offers seamless access to 12,000+ stocks and ETFs across the U.S. and Australian markets, including PINS.
2. Fund your account
Once you’ve opened an account, you’ll need to deposit funds to allow you to buy PINS shares. With Stake, you can deposit via bank transfer, debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or set up a recurring deposit using PayTo.
3. Search for Pinterest or PINS
Find your prospective investment by searching the name or ticker symbol of the company. If you’re using Stake, you can easily search on our web trading platform or the Stake app.
4. Place an order for PINS shares
The next step is to place an order for the number of Pinterest shares you’d like to buy. Be sure to check the market is open and ensure the order type and volume align with your investment plan.
5. Monitor your investment
Once your order executes, you should keep an eye on the company’s performance and monitor the performance of your portfolio. Check regularly to ensure your investment is aligned with your financial goals.
Put it on repeat?
If you intend to regularly purchase PINS shares, you could consider setting up a recurring investment. On Stake, you can set up a consistent purchase order for Pinterest shares which may be useful if you’re thinking of investing in the company over the long term.
Pinterest company overview
Pinterest, Inc. is a social media and visual discovery platform that allows users to discover, save and organise ideas through images, known as "Pins." These Pins can be collected on "Boards" based on users’ interests, such as fashion, travel, home decor, food and more. Users can search for ideas, follow other users or brands and get inspiration for projects, planning, or shopping. The platform is widely used for inspiration in various aspects of life and has a growing base of global advertisers targeting its active user community. The company aims to be a positive and productive space where users can find and share ideas that inspire them to take action. By leveraging visual discovery and personalisation through machine learning, Pinterest strives to connect users with ideas that align with their passions, driving meaningful engagement and assisting users in turning ideas into reality.
Pinterest share price performance
The Pinterest share price was US$24.68 (+14.67%) as of market close.
Key metrics for Pinterest
Get a breakdown of Pinterest’s financial metrics.
| Latest market close | US$24.68 |
| Market capitalisation | US$16.74B |
| PE Ratio | 11.90 |
| Earnings per share | US$2.37 |
| Day change | +14.67% |
| 52-week high | US$45.19 |
| 52-week low | US$23.68 |
Data updated as of April 10, 2025.
Schedule a recurring investment in Pinterest
Put your favourites on repeat - like Pinterest - with a recurring investment on Stake. It’s a great way to build towards long-term goals and a convenient method to stay consistent with your investing habits.
You’re always in control, it’s easy to hit pause or skip a scheduled order.
What is the Pinterest price target?
The average price target for PINS is US$39 across 8 combined analyst ratings.
The suggestion is to BUY with 88% of analysts suggesting to buy, 12% suggest hold and 0% suggest sell.
Analyst ratings and price targets are provided for informational purposes by our market data partner, Benzinga, and do not constitute a recommendation to make an investment decision. Future forecasts are not a reliable indicator of future performance.
How to sell Pinterest shares?
The process of selling Pinterest shares on Stake is similar to purchasing them. If you already own PINS shares on the platform and looking to sell, follow these steps:
- Open Stake, head to your Holdings and find Pinterest
- Select Sell
- Choose the order type, number of shares/dollar value and the desired price (if applicable)
- Review your Sell order
- Follow the prompts to submit your order
Watch this video to see just how simple it is to buy and sell shares on Stake.
Is it a good time to buy Pinterest shares?
Like any investment, Pinterest may be a suitable option for some, but not for others. It’s important to understand that investing in any financial instrument comes with a certain level of risk.
You should always conduct your own research and consider your personal financial circumstances before buying $PINS shares. When researching, consider the company’s financial health, future prospects, current market conditions and whether or not it aligns with your investment strategy.
What are some similar stocks to PINS?
Meta Platforms, Inc. ($META): Formerly Facebook, Meta Platforms owns several social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, which offer visual content sharing and advertising features similar to Pinterest’s model of content discovery and inspiration. Snap Inc. ($SNAP): Snap is the parent company of Snapchat, a visual-based social media app focused on real-time sharing, augmented reality and content discovery, operating in a similar space to Pinterest with visual and creative content. Twitter, Inc. ($TWTR): Twitter is a social media platform that provides a space for users to share short-form content and ideas and although not as visually driven as Pinterest, it competes in the area of content discovery, social sharing and advertising.
What are some ETFs that hold PINS?
ARK Next Generation Internet ETF ($ARKW): ARKW targets companies involved in next-generation internet technologies, holding Pinterest among its portfolio of social media, e-commerce and internet-based businesses, along with firms like Shopify and Snap. Global X Social Media ETF ($SOCL): SOCL focuses on global social media companies, including Pinterest as a key holding, providing exposure to social networking and content-sharing platforms such as Meta Platforms and Snap. iShares U.S. Technology ETF ($IYW): IYW tracks U.S.-based technology companies, holding shares of Pinterest alongside other tech and internet service companies, offering exposure to diverse digital and technology-related stocks.
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Pinterest Common Questions
- Sign up to Stake on desktop or via the Stake app
- Activate Stake wall-st
- Deposit funds via bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay/Google Pay or PayTo
- Place a buy order for Pinterest
- Monitor your investment
Fractional shares allow U.S. investors to purchase a portion of a share in lieu of an entire stock. This can be advantageous for some investors who seek to hold a company in their portfolio but don’t want to pay for a full share.
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