NYSE$PINS

Pinterest Inc · Q2 2020 earnings

Q2 2020 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Pinterest's revenue grew, MAUs increased significantly, and the company addressed COVID-19 impacts and racial justice efforts.

Pinterest's Q2 2020 saw a 4% increase in revenue year-over-year to $272 million, driven by conversion optimization, shopping ads, and international markets. Global MAUs grew by 39% to 416 million. The company reported a GAAP net loss of $(101) million and an adjusted EBITDA loss of $(34) million.

  • Revenue grew 4% year-over-year, with improvements each month of the quarter.
  • Global MAUs increased by 39% year-over-year, reaching 416 million.
  • GAAP net loss was $(101) million, and adjusted EBITDA was $(34) million.
  • Growth was driven by conversion optimization, shopping ads, medium-sized advertisers, and international markets.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$272M

Previous: $261M+4.3%
EPS (adj)

-$0.07

Previous: -$0.06-16.7%
Global MAUs

416.0M

Previous: 299.0M+39.1%
U.S. and Canada MAUs

96.0M

Previous: 85.0M+12.9%
Global ARPU

$0.70

Previous: $0.88-20.5%
U.S. and Canada ARPU

$2.50

Previous: $2.80-10.7%
Europe ARPU

$0.14

Previous: $0.12+16.7%
Free Cash Flow

-$101M

Previous: -$1.17B+91.4%
Net Income

-$101M

Previous: -$1.16B+91.3%
Operating Income

-$105M

Previous: -$1.17B+91.0%
Gross Profit

$164M

Previous: $156M+5.4%
Cash & Equivalents

$864M

No prior period
Total Assets

$2.25B

No prior period
Stock-Based Comp

$62.1M

No prior period

Revenue & EPS history

Pinterest · Revenue · Quarterly

$272M

Q2 2020+4.3%vs Q2 2019
Beat estimate in 9 of 12 quarters(75%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Given the continued uncertainties related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the rapidly shifting macroeconomic conditions, we are not providing guidance expectations for revenue or Adjusted EBITDA for full year 2020. Our current expectation is that Q3 revenue will grow in the mid-30% range year over year.

Tailwinds

  • We estimate, on a preliminary basis, year-over-year revenue growth for the month of July to be about 50% through July 29th.
  • We are encouraged by the performance of our business in July.
  • We want to remain prudent in the near-term.
  • We will ensure we invest in and prioritize the long-term growth of the company.
  • We intend to provide further detail on recent trends and on our outlook during the conference call.

Headwinds

  • Given the continued uncertainties related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the rapidly shifting macroeconomic conditions, we are not providing guidance expectations for revenue or Adjusted EBITDA for full year 2020.
  • A tremendous amount of uncertainty remains given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and other factors.
  • We also continue to evaluate our levels of spending as the environment evolves.
  • Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this letter to shareholders, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof.
  • We undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2020

Historical avgQ2 2020

+1.0%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.7%

Avg return

5 days after

+0.4%

Avg return

30 days after

46%

13 / 28 earnings

Positive

+43.2%

Q2 2020

Best reaction

-23.2%

Q2 2021

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-1.4%+2.2%+3.8%
Q4 2025-16.8%-11.7%-1.9%
Q3 2025-21.8%-17.9%-18.7%
Q1 2025+4.6%+18.1%+22.8%
Q4 2024+19.1%+16.4%+2.1%
Q3 2024-13.6%-9.2%-4.4%
Q2 2024-14.5%-22.1%-16.5%
Q1 2024+19.8%+19.6%+22.5%
Q4 2023-9.7%-12.5%-14.5%
Q3 2023+22.7%+27.0%+36.6%
Q2 2023-3.9%-8.0%-5.2%
Q1 2023-13.6%-19.7%-8.9%
Q4 2022-3.7%-9.6%-6.3%
Q3 2022+13.0%+9.8%+13.4%
Q2 2022+14.5%+15.8%+18.3%
Q1 2022+10.3%+15.3%+6.4%
Q4 2021-0.3%-2.4%-11.5%
Q3 2021+3.4%+4.4%-19.8%
Q2 2021-23.2%-21.7%-25.3%
Q1 2021-13.6%-13.5%-16.2%
Q4 2020+6.2%+2.9%-11.7%
Q3 2020+19.0%+11.2%+32.7%
Q2 2020+43.2%+42.4%+40.3%
Q1 2020-17.3%-7.7%-1.1%
Q4 2019+15.0%+9.7%-15.5%
Q3 2019-19.5%-21.0%-24.8%
Q2 2019+15.8%+12.7%+18.7%
Q1 2019-6.7%-11.2%-4.3%
Q3 2018
Q2 2018
Q1 2018
Q4 2017

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