PINS
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Pinterest Inc. (PINS) closed at $19.60 as of 2026-02-02, trading 33.8% below its 200-week moving average of $29.61. This places PINS in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -25.3% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 15, PINS is in oversold territory.
Over the past 307 weeks of data, PINS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times. On average, these episodes lasted 32 weeks. Historically, investors who bought PINS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +78.1%.
With a market cap of $13.3 billion, PINS is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.0%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 51.5%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 2.8x book value.
Share count has increased 2.9% over three years, indicating dilution. PINS passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in PINS would have grown to $142, compared to $292 for the S&P 500. PINS has returned 6.0% annualized vs 19.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 8.1% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Growth of $100: PINS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After PINS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 6 historical episodes, buying PINS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +111.2% after 12 months (median +30.0%), compared to +22.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +16.3% vs +43.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment PINS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
PINS has crossed below its 200-week MA 6 times with an average 1-year return of +78.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Jun 2020 | 14 | 43.0% | +362.3% | +31.2% |
| Nov 2021 | Dec 2023 | 106 | 54.0% | -30.6% | -45.3% |
| Dec 2023 | Apr 2024 | 18 | 16.3% | -20.2% | -47.1% |
| Jul 2024 | Feb 2025 | 28 | 26.1% | +1.0% | -47.8% |
| Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | 12 | 22.2% | N/A | -38.7% |
| Nov 2025 | Ongoing | 14+ | 33.8% | Ongoing | -27.6% |
| Average | 32 | — | +78.1% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02