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Pinterest guides Q3 2026 revenue above expectations as free cash flow rises
The company projected third-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.19 billion to $1.21 billion and expects Adjusted EBITDA between $335 million and $355 million, after reporting $1.18 billion of Q2 revenue and $269.9 million of free cash flow.
Pinterest, Inc. projected third-quarter 2026 revenue between $1.19 billion and $1.21 billion, around the Wall Street consensus of $1.20 billion, with the guided range implying 13% to 15% year-over-year top-line growth.
The company also forecast Q3 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $335 million to $355 million, assuming a modest foreign exchange headwind. In its second-quarter results, Pinterest reported revenue of $1.18 billion, up 18% year-over-year, including 17% in constant currency.
Pinterest said Q2 included an all-time high of 640 million global monthly active users, up 11% and marking its 11th straight quarter of double-digit user growth. Global ARPU rose 7% to $1.86, led by the U.S. and Canada at $8.30, up 14%.
The company posted Adjusted EBITDA of $311.3 million, a 26% margin, while reporting a GAAP net loss of $46.7 million. Free cash flow jumped 37% to $269.9 million, supporting more than $2 billion in year-to-date share repurchases at an average price of $18.17, according to commentary around the earnings call.