Pinterest (PINS) Eyes Revenue Boost from tvScientific Acquisition
Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS) is one of the most undervalued AI stocks to buy now.
On February 18, 2026, Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS) reported a bullish outlook for the first quarter, after incorporating the impact from its December 2025 acquisition of tvScientific. The move’s significance is that it will help the company expand its connected-TV capabilities within its Performance+ AI optimization portfolio.
Incorporating synergies from the move, Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS) now projects revenue of $958-$978 million, up from its prior range of $951-$971 million. However, the revenue guidance upgrade was accompanied by a reduction in EBITDA guidance, driven by acquisition costs and cash outlay. The company now forecasts $163-$183 million, down from an earlier range of $166-$186 million. Meanwhile, the midpoint revenue guidance exceeds the analyst consensus of $964.9 million.
Previously, on February 13, 2026, Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS) saw a share price decline wipe off $2 billion of its $12.52 billion market value. The 21% share price decline took the shares to the low they reached during the pandemic.
The plunge reflects the weak sentiment surrounding tariff-driven pullbacks in major U.S. retailers’ spending and intensifying AI competition.
With its visual discovery platform, Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS) allows users to design and shop image-based content. The company’s monetization strategy is tied to performance-driven digital advertising solutions enhanced by AI tools.
While we acknowledge the potential of PINS as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
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