Pinterest, Inc. (PINS) experienced a significant plunge of 9.34% in pre-market trading on Thursday, following a substantial price target cut by RBC Capital Markets. The social media platform's stock took a hit as investors reacted to the lowered expectations for its performance.

RBC Capital Markets reduced Pinterest's target price from $50 to $45, representing a 10% decrease. This adjustment appears to have triggered a sell-off among investors, who are recalibrating their expectations for the company. The reasons behind RBC's decision were not explicitly stated, but it comes as part of a broader reassessment of tech sector valuations by Wall Street analysts.

Notably, Pinterest was not alone in facing target price reductions. Other major tech companies, including Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta, also saw their price targets cut by RBC on the same day. This pattern suggests a wider trend of analysts reevaluating the tech sector, possibly due to concerns about valuation levels or changing market conditions. Despite the price target cut, RBC maintained its "Outperform" rating on Pinterest, indicating some confidence in the company's long-term prospects despite near-term challenges.