From The Motley Fool · Sara Appino · · 1m
AppLovin vs Pinterest: 2026 Stock Comparison
AppLovin's AI ad platform outperforms Pinterest's social commerce in 2026 stock potential.
In brief
AppLovin's AI ad platform outperforms Pinterest's social commerce in 2026 stock potential. AppLovin's strong 2026 Q2 revenue growth and profitability make it a better stock buy than Pinterest for investors. Originally reported by The Motley Fool.
AppLovin stock performance
AppLovin trades at $269.61 with a 1.05% drop, market cap of $91B.
Pinterest stock performance
Pinterest trades at $23.28 with a 1.30% rise, market cap of $13B.
AppLovin financials
AppLovin reported $5.5B revenue in FY 2025, 70% year-over-year growth.
Pinterest financials
Pinterest reported $4.2B revenue in FY 2025, 15.8% year-over-year growth.
AppLovin's net margin
AppLovin achieved 60.8% net margin in FY 2025, up from 49% the previous year.
Pinterest's net margin
Pinterest reported 9.9% net margin in FY 2025, below AppLovin's profitability.
2026 Q2 results
AppLovin grew revenue 50%+ YoY in Q2 2026, Pinterest grew 18% YoY.
Investor recommendation
Author recommends AppLovin for 2026 stock buy due to stronger profitability and AI ad platform.
The essence
AppLovin's strong 2026 Q2 revenue growth and profitability make it a better stock buy than Pinterest for investors.
