Pinterest beats Q1 revenue estimates with $1.01B, showing strong user growth and ad monetization.

Pinterest reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1.01 billion, a 17.84% increase year-over-year and $39.4 million above expectations. The platform continues to expand its monthly active users globally, with a notable 15% growth outside the U.S., indicating strong international potential. Additionally, average revenue per user is rising, reflecting improved advertising efficiency and ongoing monetization efforts. This marks a shift from Pinterest being a short-seller target to a value opportunity for investors.