Technologies

Pinterest Stock Jumps 15% After Beating Q1 Earnings Forecasts with Strong Forward Guidance

Pinterest shares climbed 15% after the company reported first-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, alongside robust forward guidance for the second quarter.

Pinterest announced its first-quarter results on Monday, surpassing analyst expectations for both revenue and profit. Following the announcement, its stock price climbed by 15%.

Here is a breakdown of the company’s performance relative to LSEG analyst consensus estimates:

Adjusted earnings per share: 27 cents compared to the projected 23 cents
Revenue: $1.01 billion versus the anticipated $966 million

During the first quarter, Pinterest’s sales grew 18% compared to the same period last year. The company reported a net loss of $73.59 million, equating to 12 cents per share. In contrast, the social media platform recorded a net profit of $8.92 million, or 1 cent per share, during the first quarter of the previous year.

Predictions for the second quarter indicate revenue between $1.13 billion and $1.15 billion, exceeding Wall Street’s forecast of $1.11 billion.

Additionally, the company projects adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBIDTA) for the second quarter to fall within the $256 million to $276 million range. Analysts had previously estimated $261 million for this metric.

Pinterest’s first-quarter EBIDTA reached $207 million, outperforming analyst estimates of $176 million.

The global monthly active user base for Pinterest grew by 11% year-over-year in the first quarter, reaching 631 million, which aligns with analyst projections.

Average revenue per user globally for the first quarter was $1.61, surpassing Wall Street’s estimate of $1.54.

The company disclosed spending approximately $465.1 million, mostly in cash, for its February acquisition of tvScientific, a firm specializing in connected TV advertising analytics.

Pinterest CEO Bill Ready explained during the earnings call that the acquisition aims to «extend Pinterest’s unique consumer intent, signal and audiences beyond our owned and operated properties to power high-performing CTV campaigns.»

Before the current quarter, Pinterest had missed earnings per share estimates for five consecutive quarters. In February, the company attributed its struggles to President Donald Trump’s stringent tariffs, which negatively impacted large retailers and subsequently affected Pinterest’s online advertising business.

«Overall, large retailers remained a headwind to growth, but AI-driven platform improvements, including bidding optimizations we delivered for these advertisers, began to offset some of this headwind later in the quarter,» Pinterest finance chief Julia Donnelly stated during the first-quarter earnings call.

Donnelly mentioned that the company is «tracking the conflict in the Middle East,» but has observed minimal impact on its overall advertising operations so far.

However, Donnelly acknowledged some adverse effects from the Iran war, which started in February, particularly in the rest-of-world region and Europe, «where it’s really isolated to certain verticals impacted by higher oil prices.»

«But this has all been factored in as we thought about our Q2 guidance,» Donnelly added.

In January, Pinterest announced it would reduce its workforce by nearly 15% and downsize office space to redirect resources toward artificial intelligence initiatives.

Reddit reported first-quarter earnings last Thursday, beating revenue and profit expectations, which led to a 9% surge in its stock during after-hours trading.

Digital advertising giants Meta and Alphabet released their latest quarterly earnings last Wednesday, both exceeding revenue forecasts while also announcing increased spending on AI-related infrastructure.

While Alphabet shares increased, Meta shares declined, reflecting investor concerns regarding the Facebook-parent’s substantial AI investments without a clear new revenue stream or cloud computing business.

WATCH: Meta’s overall numbers were impressive, says Jim Cramer.

Technologies

Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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Technologies

Verum Finance: Earn While You Communicate — The Super App That Pays You

Verum has officially launched Verum Finance, an innovative financial application that transforms a private messenger into a true financial super app. News of the launch was also featured on the respected platform Dealroom.co.

Verum Finance can now be used both within Verum Messenger and as a standalone application for iPhone and iPad. When users sign in to Verum Finance with their Verum Messenger account, all balances, settings, and account data are automatically synchronized for maximum convenience.

Users can now do more than communicate securely and protect their data — they can also generate passive income directly within the ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

• Top up your balance with a bank card, Apple Pay, or USDT
• Send money instantly anywhere in the world
• Issue and manage debit cards (virtual and physical)
• Full Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds quickly

One of the most unique features is the built-in cryptocurrency mining system inside Verum Messenger.

The application utilizes your device’s resources and allows you to earn cryptocurrency in the background — passively, while chatting, traveling, or simply using the messenger.

Maximum Privacy + Real Freedom

• Registration without a phone number, email address, or passport
• End-to-end encryption and full control over your data
• Lifetime free VPN
• eSIM connectivity in more than 150 countries
• Reliable offline communication mode
• Support for 12+ languages for users worldwide

Everything is available in one place: secure communication, financial tools, earning opportunities, and privacy protection.

Users can access the full experience directly within Verum Messenger or switch to the dedicated Verum Finance app for iOS. All data is synchronized automatically between the two applications.

Why Download Verum Today

While many messaging platforms collect user data and expose users to restrictions, Verum offers greater independence and the opportunity to earn.

With a one-time purchase of the feature package, users receive lifetime access to privacy tools, VPN, eSIM services, cryptocurrency mining, and financial features.

This is more than just a messenger.

It is your personal tool for financial and digital freedom.

Download Verum Finance and Verum Messenger today — start communicating securely and begin earning tomorrow.

Download Links:

→ App Store (iPhone / iPad): Verum Finance
→ App Store (Verum Messenger): Verum Messenger

Technologies

Verum Finance: A Super App for Private Finance Integrated Into a Messenger

Verum Finance has announced the launch of a new financial application that allows users to manage their money directly within the secure Verum Messenger ecosystem.

The project has already attracted attention from major media outlets. A dedicated feature was published by Forbes Türkiye, while one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, MEXC, covered the launch. Yahoo Finance had previously reported on the evolution of Verum Messenger into a comprehensive financial ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

Verum Finance transforms a messenger into a complete financial platform. Users can:

• Manage their balance and top up using bank cards or USDT
• Send money instantly to other Verum users
• Issue and use debit cards, including Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds
• Access all these services without installing separate banking applications

A strong emphasis is placed on privacy. The platform offers registration without a phone number or email address, end-to-end encryption, and full user control over personal data.

Recognition from Forbes Türkiye

In a dedicated article, Forbes Türkiye highlighted Verum Finance as a notable example of modern privacy-driven fintech. The publication emphasized the growing trend of financial services moving from standalone banking applications into unified messaging ecosystems — a model that has proven successful in Asia through platforms such as WeChat and Alipay and is now expanding globally.

Support from the Crypto Community

Alongside the Forbes Türkiye coverage, news about the launch of Verum Finance was also featured by MEXC, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This reflects growing interest in the project from both traditional business media and the cryptocurrency community.

A Strategic Vision

“We are building more than a payments application and more than a messenger. Verum is a unified secure ecosystem where communication, finance, and privacy tools work together,” the company stated.

Verum Finance is now available for iPhone and iPad users. The application complements Verum Messenger, which offers anonymous chats, voice and video calls, VPN services, eSIM connectivity, and other tools designed to enhance digital freedom.

Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im

Verum Messenger: https://verum.im