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title: "Brian White Maintains Hold on Pinterest as Solid Q2 Results Balance AI-Driven Opportunities with Competitive and Macro Headwinds"
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description: "Monness analyst Brian White maintains a Hold rating on Pinterest (PINS), citing solid Q2 results that balance AI opportunities with competitive and macro headwinds. While revenue and user growth exceeded expectations, near-term upside is limited by market skepticism and generative AI advantages favoring larger platforms. Evercore ISI also holds PINS with a $29 price target."
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# Brian White Maintains Hold on Pinterest as Solid Q2 Results Balance AI-Driven Opportunities with Competitive and Macro Headwinds

Monness analyst Brian White has maintained their neutral stance on PINS stock, giving a Hold rating today.

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Brian White has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors tied to Pinterest’s solid, but not transformative, performance. The company delivered better‑than‑expected second‑quarter revenue and profitability, with steady double‑digit growth in both sales and users, and improving monetization metrics across regions.

At the same time, White sees the competitive landscape and macro environment limiting near‑term upside, especially as generative AI dynamics tend to advantage larger platforms. While management’s AI initiatives, shopping enhancements, and higher margin outlook support a constructive view, these positives are balanced by lingering skepticism in the market and event‑driven headwinds, leading him to remain on the sidelines with a Hold stance.

In another report released today, Evercore ISI also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $29.00 price target.

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