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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 9, 2026
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Pinterest, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 
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Delaware001-3887226-3607129
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

651 Brannan Street
San Francisco, California 94107
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(415) 762-7100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 Title of each class
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.00001 par value PINS New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ((§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  





Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Kecia Steelman has been appointed to the board of directors (the "Board") of Pinterest, Inc. (the "Company") as a Class II director, effective February 16, 2026 (the "Effective Date"). The Board has affirmatively determined that Ms. Steelman is “independent” under the rules of the New York Stock Exchange and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Ms. Steelman has also been appointed to the Company’s Talent Development and Compensation Committee effective as of the Effective Date.

Ms. Steelman will receive compensation consistent with that received by the Company’s other non-employee directors, as described in the Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 7, 2025.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Steelman and any other person pursuant to which Ms. Steelman was appointed as a director. Ms. Steelman has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On February 9, 2026, the Company issued a press release regarding Ms. Steelman’s appointment to the Board. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information included in Exhibit 99.1 hereto is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit NumberDescription
99.1
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).



SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
PINTEREST, INC.
Date: February 9, 2026By:/s/ Wanji Walcott
Wanji Walcott
Chief Legal and Business Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary



Exh. 99.1
Pinterest Appoints Kecia Steelman to Board of Directors

San Francisco – February 9, 2026 – Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE: PINS) today announced that Kecia Steelman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ulta Beauty, has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors, effective February 16, 2026.

“Kecia is a seasoned executive with deep experience leading large-scale businesses and connecting consumers with brands they love,” said Bill Ready, Chief Executive Officer of Pinterest. “Her track record of growing global businesses, building omnichannel experiences, and partnering closely with brands will be an asset as we continue to transform Pinterest into the leading visual discovery and AI-powered shopping platform, especially for Gen Z.”

Steelman joined Ulta Beauty in 2014 and has held multiple senior leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Store Operations Officer, before being named President and CEO in January 2025. She brings more than 30 years of experience leading large-scale retail businesses in household goods, CPG, and beauty.

“I’m honored to join Pinterest’s Board at a pivotal time for the company,” said Steelman. “I’ve long seen the value that Pinterest brings for its users and advertisers. Over the past few years, the platform has grown into a go-to shopping and performance ad platform. I look forward to working with Bill and the leadership team to support Pinterest’s next chapter of growth and unlock even more value for brands around the world.”
Prior to Ulta Beauty, Kecia served in a number of leadership positions across leading retailers, including Family Dollar Stores and Home Depot. She began her career at Target Corporation and served in a variety of retail operations and merchandising roles with increasing responsibility. Kecia currently serves on the board of directors for the Bay Club Company, the Retail Industry Leaders Association, the Adler Planetarium, and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
About Pinterest
Pinterest is a visual search and discovery platform where people find inspiration, curate ideas and shop products—all in a positive place online. Headquartered in San Francisco, Pinterest has 600 million monthly active users worldwide.

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