Pinterest IPO valuation expected at $9+ billion
Image-sharing social network, Pinterest, plans to make a stock exchange debut this spring and expects a valuation of up to $9 billion.
According to analysts, this valuation is a discount from the company’s most recent valuation on the private markets, although it keeps Pinterest in the same range as some of the other major tech companies with plans for an IPO in 2019.
In a regulatory filing earlier this week, the company disclosed its plan to sell 75 million shares at $15 to $17 per share. It expects to raise $1.3 billion in net proceeds and a valuation of just under $9 billion based on an outstanding share count of 529 million shares at the time of the offering. Even though Pinterest would be valued as high as $11.3 billion if stock options are included, that is not how it would be valued at its public offering.
Among high tech IPOs, ride-hailing platform Lyft (LYFT) was the first one to go public raising $2.3 billion in its offering, but was soon followed by a rough patch in terms of trading.
In its last fundraising round in 2017, Pinterest was valued at $12 billion and was nearing $1 billion in ad revenue.
In its 2018 IPO prospectus, the company reported $756 million in revenue that accounted for a 60% y-o-y growth. However, the company still posted a net loss of $63 million.
Other companies set to debut at the stock exchange this year are Uber, Slack, and Postmates.
LYFT's RSI Indicator climbs out of oversold territory
The RSI Indicator for LYFT moved out of oversold territory on February 24, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from a downward trend to an upward trend. Traders may want to buy the stock or call options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 32 similar instances when the indicator left oversold territory. In of the 32 cases the stock moved higher. This puts the odds of a move higher at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for LYFT just turned positive on February 26, 2026. Looking at past instances where LYFT's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 43 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where LYFT advanced for three days, in of 276 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
LYFT may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 53 cases where LYFT's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on March 10, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on LYFT as a result. In of 95 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The 50-day moving average for LYFT moved below the 200-day moving average on February 23, 2026. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where LYFT declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for LYFT entered a downward trend on March 11, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.611) is normal, around the industry mean (10.598). P/E Ratio (1.946) is within average values for comparable stocks, (73.927). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.148) is also within normal values, averaging (1.890). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.033) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.876) is also within normal values, averaging (53.874).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. LYFT’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. LYFT’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 96, placing this stock worse than average.
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