VZ vs PINS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Verizon Communications Inc. vs Pinterest, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | VZ | PINS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $46.98 | $20.82 |
| Market cap | $195.19B | $11.66B |
| P/E ratio | 12.3 | 43.4 |
| ROE | 15.84% | 8.87% |
| Profit margin | 11.64% | 7.64% |
| Revenue growth | -0.70% | 17.80% |
| Dividend yield | 5.99% | — |
| Beta | 0.23 | 0.90 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
VZ vs PINS in plain English
- VZ is the bigger company — about 16.7× the market cap of PINS.
- VZ is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.3 vs 43.4).
- VZ earns a higher return on equity (16% vs 9%).
- PINS is growing revenue faster (18% vs -1%).
- VZ pays a dividend (5.99%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
VZ return calculator
See what $1,000 in Verizon Communications Inc. would be worth today.
PINS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Pinterest, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.