Pinterest shares rose on news of Elliott's $1 billion investment plan



03/04/2026 6:05 AM


Hedge fund Elliott Investment Management revealed plans to invest $1 billion in the photo-sharing site and social network Pinterest, as reported by CNBC, referencing the company’s announcement. Pinterest stock increased by 7.6% when trading began on the New York Stock Exchange, reaching a high of $18.81, before settling at 5.2%.



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Elliott is set to buy $1 billion worth of convertible notes, starting at roughly $22.72 per share. This indicates a 30% markup over Pinterest's closing price from March 2, as reported by CNBC. According to Bloomberg, the convertible notes are due on March 1, 2031, and have an annual interest rate of 1.75%.

Pinterest intends to utilize the funds to buy back shares in a $3.5 billion initiative.

Since early 2026, Pinterest's stock has dropped by almost 30%. The firm's financial expansion is decelerating, and customers are reducing advertising budgets due to the repercussions of Donald Trump's trade policies, which involve the implementation of import tariffs, as reported by CNBC.

In February, Pinterest stock dropped 25% following the release of poor 2025 results and an unsatisfactory forecast for the ongoing quarter. Before this, Pinterest revealed plans to reduce its workforce by as much as 15%

source: cnbc.com

 


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