StoneCo (STNE)


Market Price (9/29/2026): $9.245 | Market Cap: $2.2 BilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Systems Software

StoneCo (STNE)


Market Price (9/29/2026): $9.245
Market Cap: $2.2 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Systems Software

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 151%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 148%, FCF Yield is 162%

Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 50%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 34%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 26%, CFO LTM is 4.7 Bil, FCF LTM is 3.6 Bil

Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -37%

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 6.1 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 49%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments, and E-commerce & Digital Retail. Themes include Digital Payments, Online Banking & Lending, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -33%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -70%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 293%

Key risks
STNE key risks include [1] its heavy dependence on Brazil's volatile macroeconomic and political environment, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 151%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 148%, FCF Yield is 162%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 50%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 34%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 26%, CFO LTM is 4.7 Bil, FCF LTM is 3.6 Bil
3 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -37%
4 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 6.1 Bil
5 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 49%
6 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments, and E-commerce & Digital Retail. Themes include Digital Payments, Online Banking & Lending, Show more.
7 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -33%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -70%
8 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 293%
9 Key risks
STNE key risks include [1] its heavy dependence on Brazil's volatile macroeconomic and political environment, Show more.

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/1/2026

StoneCo (STNE) stock has lost about 20% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. StoneCo's revenue consistently missed analyst expectations, leading to a negative market reaction and revised full-year guidance. In fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), StoneCo reported total revenue of R$3.6 billion, falling short of analyst forecasts of R$3.67 billion by 1.9%. This revenue miss, despite an adjusted EPS beat, resulted in a 6.65% decline in the stock during the session following the earnings report on August 13, 2026. Management subsequently indicated that full-year fiscal 2026 guidance for adjusted gross profit (R$6.6-7.0 billion) and adjusted basic EPS (R$10.8-11.4) would likely trend towards the lower end of their targets.

2. Persistent macroeconomic headwinds in Brazil, particularly elevated interest rates, negatively impacted StoneCo's outlook and operations. The challenging macroeconomic environment, specifically the Brazilian Selic rate, which was anticipated to end fiscal 2026 around 14%, higher than the company's initial assumptions, created significant earnings headwinds. These elevated interest rates likely increased funding costs and dampened overall economic activity, pressuring StoneCo's growth prospects and profit margins.

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Updated on 9/1/2026

StoneCo (STNE) stock has lost about 20% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. StoneCo's revenue consistently missed analyst expectations, leading to a negative market reaction and revised full-year guidance. In fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), StoneCo reported total revenue of R$3.6 billion, falling short of analyst forecasts of R$3.67 billion by 1.9%. This revenue miss, despite an adjusted EPS beat, resulted in a 6.65% decline in the stock during the session following the earnings report on August 13, 2026. Management subsequently indicated that full-year fiscal 2026 guidance for adjusted gross profit (R$6.6-7.0 billion) and adjusted basic EPS (R$10.8-11.4) would likely trend towards the lower end of their targets.

2. Persistent macroeconomic headwinds in Brazil, particularly elevated interest rates, negatively impacted StoneCo's outlook and operations. The challenging macroeconomic environment, specifically the Brazilian Selic rate, which was anticipated to end fiscal 2026 around 14%, higher than the company's initial assumptions, created significant earnings headwinds. These elevated interest rates likely increased funding costs and dampened overall economic activity, pressuring StoneCo's growth prospects and profit margins.

3. Profitability declined due to compressed margins and increased credit loss provisions amidst a rapidly expanding credit portfolio. In fiscal Q2 2026, StoneCo's net income from continuing operations decreased by 23.4% year-over-year, partly due to a R$200.3 million allowance for expected credit losses on card issuers. The adjusted gross profit margin also compressed to 43.6% in fiscal Q2 2026 from 47.1% in fiscal Q2 2025, a result of a shift towards lower-margin credit products and higher funding costs. The company's credit portfolio more than doubled year-over-year to R$3.8 billion, raising concerns about asset quality and rising delinquencies.

4. Several research analysts lowered their price targets on StoneCo, reflecting a more cautious sentiment on the stock. In May 2026, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced its price target for StoneCo from $20.00 to $16.50. Subsequently, in August 2026, UBS Group cut its price objective from $15.00 to $13.00. These downgrades by major financial institutions contributed to negative investor sentiment and put downward pressure on the stock price.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -19.0% change in STNE stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/28/2026 was primarily driven by a -18.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120269282026Change
Stock Price ($)11.459.27-19.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)13,79813,8490.4%
Net Income Margin (%)25.5%24.3%-4.7%
P/E Multiple0.80.7-18.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2482393.5%
Cumulative Contribution-19.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/28/2026
ReturnCorrelation
STNE-19.0% 
Market (SPY)1.5%32.4%
Sector (XLK)2.0%14.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -33.2% change in STNE stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/28/2026 was primarily driven by a -42.3% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820269282026Change
Stock Price ($)13.889.27-33.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)13,22513,8494.7%
P/S Multiple0.30.2-42.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)26523910.6%
Cumulative Contribution-33.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/28/2026
ReturnCorrelation
STNE-33.2% 
Market (SPY)12.2%38.0%
Sector (XLK)40.5%25.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -31.9% change in STNE stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/28/2026 was primarily driven by a -44.2% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120259282026Change
Stock Price ($)13.619.27-31.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)12,75713,8498.6%
P/S Multiple0.30.2-44.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)26923912.4%
Cumulative Contribution-31.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/28/2026
ReturnCorrelation
STNE-31.9% 
Market (SPY)20.0%40.8%
Sector (XLK)49.0%29.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The -8.5% change in STNE stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/28/2026 was primarily driven by a -83.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120239282026Change
Stock Price ($)10.139.27-8.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)10,24313,84935.2%
Net Income Margin (%)7.9%24.3%205.9%
P/E Multiple3.90.7-83.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)31323930.7%
Cumulative Contribution-8.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/28/2026
ReturnCorrelation
STNE-8.5% 
Market (SPY)76.5%38.9%
Sector (XLK)125.9%31.6%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
STNE Return-80%-44%91%-56%86%-24%-87%
Peers Return-30%-40%24%8%4%-8%-46%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%106%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
STNE Win Rate42%50%67%25%67%44% 
Peers Win Rate39%43%55%48%50%47% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%56% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
STNE Max Drawdown-84%-63%-34%-57%-27%-39% 
Peers Max Drawdown-53%-60%-40%-41%-38%-33% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: PAGS, TOST, FOUR, GPN, DLO.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/28/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventSTNES&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-27.8%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven19 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-14.5%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven17.0%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven40 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-62.5%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven166.9%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1227 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-59.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven148.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven115 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-46.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven87.6%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven65 days105 days

Compare to PAGS, TOST, FOUR, GPN, DLO

In The Past

StoneCo's stock fell -9.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 10.3% gain to breakeven.

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EventSTNES&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-27.8%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven19 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-62.5%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven166.9%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1227 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-59.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven148.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven115 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-46.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven87.6%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven65 days105 days

Compare to PAGS, TOST, FOUR, GPN, DLO

In The Past

StoneCo's stock fell -9.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 10.3% gain to breakeven.

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About StoneCo (STNE)

StoneCo Ltd. (STNE) is a financial technology (fintech) company that provides solutions enabling merchants to conduct electronic commerce in Brazil. The company's core offering focuses on facilitating digital payment processing across various channels, including in-store point-of-sale systems, online platforms, and mobile applications, specifically catering to the vibrant Brazilian market.

StoneCo's main products and services encompass a comprehensive suite of fintech tools designed for secure and efficient electronic transactions. These solutions are distributed through a dual approach: proprietary "Stone Hubs" offer hyper-local sales and support services, while dedicated sales and technical personnel reach digital merchants, brick-and-mortar businesses, and software vendors directly.

The company primarily serves small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Brazil, representing the vast majority of its client base. Beyond SMBs, StoneCo also partners with a network of integrated partners, such as global payment service providers, digital marketplaces, and integrated software vendors, expanding its ecosystem and reach within the Brazilian electronic commerce landscape.

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  • The Square (Block Inc.) of Brazil

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  • Payment Processing Services: StoneCo provides the underlying technology and infrastructure for merchants to accept electronic payments from their customers.
  • In-store Payment Solutions: The company offers hardware and software to facilitate payment acceptance for brick-and-mortar businesses, including point-of-sale systems.
  • Online and Mobile Commerce Solutions: StoneCo provides digital tools, platforms, and integrations that enable online businesses and mobile applications to process payments.

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StoneCo (STNE) primarily provides financial technology solutions to other companies in Brazil.

Due to the nature of its business serving a large and fragmented customer base, specific named major customer companies are not individually identified in the provided information. Instead, its customers can be categorized as follows:

  • Small-and-Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs): These are merchants across in-store, online, and mobile channels that utilize StoneCo's fintech solutions for electronic commerce. As of December 31, 2020, the company served approximately 652,600 clients primarily in this category.
  • Integrated Partners: This category includes entities such as global payment service providers, digital marketplaces, and integrated software vendors that integrate StoneCo's technology and solutions. As of December 31, 2020, the company served 260 integrated partners.

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Major Suppliers:

  • Visa Inc. (V)
  • Mastercard Incorporated (MA)
  • Worldline S.A. (WLN.PA)

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Mateus Scherer, Chief Executive Officer (effective March 2026)

Mateus Scherer, currently the Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of StoneCo, effective March 2026. He has been with StoneCo since its early days and has played a central role in capital allocation, financial strategy, risk management, and the execution of the company's banking and credit initiatives. Scherer previously assumed the CFO role in 2023.

Diego Salgado, Chief Financial Officer (effective March 2026)

Diego Salgado, currently StoneCo's Treasury Officer and a member of the executive committee, will expand his responsibilities to include the company's broader finance agenda and will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer, effective March 2026.

Pedro Zinner, Chief Executive Officer (until March 2026)

Pedro Zinner has served as the Chief Executive Officer of StoneCo since approximately March 2023, and will resign from this position effective March 2026 for personal reasons. He is expected to be nominated for election to the Board of Directors and, if approved, appointed as Chairman of the Board. Prior to joining StoneCo's board in March 2022, Zinner was the CEO of Eneva, a leading power-generation company in Brazil, from 2017 to November 2022. He brings over 25 years of management and leadership experience in strategy, risk management, and finance from his time at Eneva, BG Group, and Vale. During his tenure at StoneCo, Zinner led a strategic pivot that included divesting non-core assets such as Linx, implementing streamlining initiatives, establishing a disciplined capital allocation framework, and expanding the company's financial services platform.

Thiago Piau, Board Member

Thiago Piau was the Chief Executive Officer of StoneCo from the end of 2017 until March 2023, and is now a Board member of the company. He joined StoneCo as a partner in 2013. Under his leadership, StoneCo significantly grew its annualized revenue and expanded its client base from 103,000 to over 2 million clients. Piau also oversaw the launch of banking solutions and established StoneCo as a leading retail software provider in Brazil through the acquisition of Linx.

Augusto Lins, Senior Advisor

Augusto Lins is a co-founder and former president of StoneCo, currently serving as a senior advisor in a part-time capacity since May 2023. He played a crucial role in the company's early development, contributing to sales and operations initiatives and fostering a client-centric culture. Before StoneCo, Lins co-founded a software development company in the mid-1980s. His extensive career includes serving as Commercial Director at Redecard (2011-2013), and various director positions at Itaú Unibanco, Hipercard Banco Múltiplo, and Cartão Unibanco (2001-2011). He also held roles as Corporate Finance Director at ING Bank (1993-2001) and worked in corporate finance at N M Rothschild & Sons. Lins has authored a book detailing Stone's approach to customer service.

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Here are the key risks to StoneCo's business:

  1. Macroeconomic and Political Instability in Brazil

    StoneCo's operations are heavily concentrated in Brazil, making it highly susceptible to the country's macroeconomic and political conditions. Economic fluctuations, such as high inflation, shifts in interest rates, and slow GDP growth, can significantly impact consumer spending and small business activity, directly affecting StoneCo's transaction volumes and overall revenue. Political instability and government policy changes can also introduce uncertainty and negatively affect the business environment. Elevated interest rates in Brazil, for instance, can increase StoneCo's financial expenses and squeeze profit margins.

  2. Intense Competition and Pricing Pressure

    The Brazilian fintech market is highly competitive, with StoneCo facing significant rivals including PagSeguro, Mercado Pago, Cielo, and traditional banks. The widespread adoption of Pix, Brazil's instant payment system, while beneficial for the economy, also poses a competitive challenge to StoneCo's traditional card transaction volumes and fee-based revenue, potentially leading to increased pricing pressure and erosion of profit margins. This competitive environment necessitates continuous innovation and differentiation to maintain market share.

  3. Credit Quality and Loan Portfolio Risks

    StoneCo has expanded its offerings to include credit solutions, particularly for its micro, small, and medium-sized business (MSMB) clients. Lending to this segment in an emerging market like Brazil carries inherently higher default risks. Historical challenges with credit quality and loan loss provisions have impacted StoneCo's profitability in the past, leading to significant write-offs and net income losses. A worsening economic outlook could further exacerbate credit quality pressures, increasing loan loss provisions and negatively affecting the company's profit margins and cash flow generation.

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The addressable markets for StoneCo's main products and services in Brazil are substantial and growing across several key areas:

  • Fintech Market (Brazil): The Brazilian fintech market was valued at approximately USD 5.5 billion in 2025. It is projected to grow to USD 19.1 billion by 2034, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.92% from 2026 to 2034. Another estimate indicates the market was USD 5.75 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 33.58 billion by 2035, exhibiting a CAGR of 19.30% during the period of 2026-2035.
  • Payment Processing Solutions Market (Brazil): The market for payment processing solutions in Brazil generated USD 1,336.6 million in revenue in 2023. This market is projected to reach USD 3,955.5 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 16.8% from 2024 to 2030. Another report states the market size was USD 1,553.6 million in 2024 and is anticipated to grow to USD 1,799.6 million by 2035, with a CAGR of 15.83% during the forecast period 2025-2035.
  • E-commerce Market (Brazil): In 2023, the e-commerce market in Brazil generated approximately US$33.4 billion in revenue. It is projected to reach US$48.26 billion in 2025 and is expected to increase to US$71.01 billion by 2029, with an annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.14% from 2025 to 2029. Another source estimates the market size at USD 69.21 billion in 2026, with a projection to reach USD 150.91 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 16.87%.
  • Fintech Online Lending and Credit Market (Brazil): The Brazil FinTech Online Lending & Credit Platforms Market is currently valued at approximately USD 10 billion. For lending specifically to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Brazil, the opportunity has been identified as a 200 billion reais market.

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StoneCo (STNE) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through a strategic shift towards credit and banking solutions, continued expansion of its client base with deeper engagement, and the implementation of AI-driven productivity initiatives. Here are the key drivers:
  • Expansion of Credit and Banking Solutions: StoneCo is strategically transitioning its growth from being primarily dependent on Total Payment Volume (TPV) to focusing on credit and banking services. This shift is anticipated to enhance earnings and foster more sustainable profitability. The company's credit portfolio has been scaling rapidly, with credit revenues showing significant sequential growth. Additionally, its banking active client base has expanded, and client deposits have grown considerably, indicating progress in bundling payments and banking into an integrated value proposition.
  • Growth in Client Base and Deeper Engagement: StoneCo continues to increase its client base, particularly within the small and medium-sized business (MSMB) segment. The company aims to deepen client engagement and increase wallet share through cross-selling end-to-end financial solutions, including payments, digital banking, and working capital credit. This strategy is demonstrated by growing deposit balances and credit portfolio expansion, which supports higher recurring revenue.
  • AI-Driven Productivity and Operational Efficiency: Management has highlighted new AI-driven productivity initiatives as a multi-year priority. These efforts are geared towards enhancing cost efficiency and improving margins, which can indirectly contribute to revenue growth by allowing for competitive pricing and reinvestment into growth areas. Strategic cost efficiency measures are noted as key drivers of anticipated earnings growth.

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Share Repurchases

  • StoneCo announced and completed a share repurchase program in late 2025, buying back 21,872,021 Class A shares for approximately R$1.95 billion. This program was authorized on May 8, 2025, for up to R$2.00 billion with no fixed end date.
  • In December 2025, StoneCo's Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program, replacing the previous one, allowing the company to repurchase up to R$2 billion in outstanding Class A common shares without a fixed expiration date.
  • During the fourth quarter of 2025, StoneCo made R$1.3 billion in share repurchases. The company also plans to return over BRL 2 billion to shareholders in 2026 through a new share repurchase program.

Capital Expenditures

  • In a recent quarter, StoneCo reported capital expenditures totaling 426.26 million BRL.
  • StoneCo's capital allocation includes investments in a scalable credit business and AI-powered productivity initiatives.

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Peer Outperformance in Systems Software

STNE has trailed 62% of its 73 Systems Software peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are FTNT, QLYS and TWLO. Systems Software ranks 12th of 12 industries in Information Technology by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Systems Software constituents that STNE has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
32%
of 94 industry peers · -40.1% return
3Y
50%
of 80 industry peers · 5.2% return
5Y
38%
of 73 industry peers · -67.6% return
Systems Software peers with revenue growth within 4pp of STNE's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
STNE StoneCo 10.8% 0.7x -40.1%5.2%-67.6% —
FTNT Fortinet 14.7% 61.0x 109.1%200.5%205.2% +273pp
QLYS Qualys 10.3% 29.4x 27.2%13.9%56.7% +124pp
TWLO Twilio 11.3% 38.2x 180.4%390.3%-8.3% +59pp
BB BlackBerry 7.5% 97.4x 77.4%86.8%-8.3% +59pp
GEN Gen Digital 12.8% 11.9x -26.2%25.1%-9.5% +58pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Information Technology sector, ranked by 5Y. Systems Software is STNE's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Electronic Manufacturing Services 9 68.1%185.0%297.2% TTMI 879% · FLEX 755% · JBL 466%
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment 27 95.8%95.0%119.5% AXTI 830% · AEHR 612% · KLAC 492%
Technology Distributors 9 38.3%84.0%101.5% CLMB 413% · AVT 206% · SNX 155%
Communications Equipment 36 14.7%74.6%70.6% AAOI 1275% · LITE 997% · FEIM 904%
Electronic Components 26 44.7%67.8%69.1% CLS 3861% · BELFA 1314% · APH 375%
Semiconductors 55 31.8%36.7%36.0% POET 1719% · MU 1409% · NVDA 1020%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 20 18.2%128.9%35.6% STX 1178% · SMCI 1038% · DELL 1027%
Internet Services & Infrastructure 6 1.7%42.1%24.6% DOCN 75% · VRSN 40% · GDDY 34%
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 26 -18.3%15.0%-8.6% PI 210% · KEYS 116% · ACFN 105%
IT Consulting & Other Services 30 -25.3%-18.6%-30.5% CHRN 521347% · APLD 1079% · TSSI 784%
Application Software 125 -31.6%-20.3%-46.9% VIDA 136567% · PLTR 665% · RDVT 194%
Systems Software ← 74 -19.5%5.2%-58.8% QNC 856% · ZETA 434% · PANW 397%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

STNEPAGSTOSTFOURGPNDLOMedian
NameStoneCo PagSegur.Toast Shift4 P.Global P.DLocal  
Mkt Price9.228.7630.1836.8183.2513.6321.91
Mkt Cap2.22.417.42.922.53.93.4
Rev LTM13,84920,5886,8044,78210,2311,3568,517
Op Inc LTM6,8998,262435378990238713
FCF LTM3,5903,866576289823388699
FCF 3Y Avg-5718304262791,785199353
CFO LTM4,7056,0496355931,6584291,146
CFO 3Y Avg5813,0744795022,491228541

Growth & Margins

STNEPAGSTOSTFOURGPNDLOMedian
NameStoneCo PagSegur.Toast Shift4 P.Global P.DLocal  
Rev Chg LTM8.6%3.7%23.0%32.4%32.5%57.0%27.7%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg10.8%9.9%27.1%28.3%6.0%37.6%19.0%
Rev Chg Q1.6%0.4%23.1%34.1%68.6%55.8%28.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.4%0.1%5.6%7.4%15.2%11.8%6.5%
Op Inc Chg LTM1.6%14.5%120.8%39.0%-40.4%26.9%20.7%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg14.3%14.0%149.9%55.5%-13.0%16.2%15.2%
Op Mgn LTM49.8%40.1%6.4%7.9%9.7%17.5%13.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg52.3%37.0%2.4%7.3%17.9%20.0%18.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-1.9%-0.0%0.7%-0.3%-2.5%-1.4%-0.8%
CFO/Rev LTM34.0%29.4%9.3%12.4%16.2%31.6%22.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg1.6%15.4%8.3%13.4%31.7%21.6%14.4%
FCF/Rev LTM25.9%18.8%8.5%6.0%8.0%28.6%13.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-7.8%3.6%7.4%7.6%23.1%18.6%7.5%

Valuation

STNEPAGSTOSTFOURGPNDLOMedian
NameStoneCo PagSegur.Toast Shift4 P.Global P.DLocal  
Mkt Cap2.22.417.42.922.53.93.4
P/S0.20.12.60.62.22.91.4
P/Op Inc0.30.340.17.722.716.512.1
P/EBIT0.40.340.17.215.716.611.5
P/E0.71.135.927.7-24.119.210.2
P/CFO0.50.427.54.913.69.17.0
Total Yield151.5%124.5%2.8%3.6%-3.0%6.6%5.1%
Dividend Yield0.0%37.2%0.0%0.0%1.1%1.4%0.6%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-0.9%38.8%2.3%5.7%8.4%6.1%5.9%
D/E7.418.30.01.61.00.01.3
Net D/E2.916.7-0.11.40.8-0.21.1

Returns

STNEPAGSTOSTFOURGPNDLOMedian
NameStoneCo PagSegur.Toast Shift4 P.Global P.DLocal  
1M Rtn-5.0%1.4%-14.1%-16.3%-9.1%-9.3%-9.2%
3M Rtn-15.3%-0.7%7.2%-23.7%17.4%6.1%2.7%
6M Rtn-17.9%-4.9%15.8%-15.6%26.4%11.8%3.5%
12M Rtn-40.4%-5.9%-18.9%-53.5%0.0%-4.7%-12.4%
3Y Rtn4.6%13.1%61.1%-33.5%-25.5%-24.2%-9.8%
1M Excs Rtn-2.9%1.6%-13.6%-15.6%-9.4%-9.3%-9.4%
3M Excs Rtn-18.6%-3.9%3.9%-26.9%14.2%2.9%-0.5%
6M Excs Rtn-37.6%-24.6%-2.8%-37.8%6.9%-7.4%-16.0%
12M Excs Rtn-56.1%-22.0%-34.3%-70.1%-16.7%-20.6%-28.2%
3Y Excs Rtn-69.7%-58.4%-14.2%-110.2%-104.3%-99.5%-84.6%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single Segment13,40011,55110,091  
Financial Services   8,0844,091
Non allocated   8646
Other solutions   -573-247
Software   1,420686
Total13,40011,55110,0919,0164,576


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil2021
StoneCo (ex-Linx)230
Tax effect on adjustments61
Gain on previously held interest in associate16
Linx-26
Share-based compensation expenses-67
Amortization of fair value adjustment-89
Other expenses-118
Mark-to-market and cost of funds related to the investment in Banco Inter-1,383
Total-1,377


Assets by Segment
$ Mil2021
StoneCo (ex-Linx)38,879
Linx1,962
Non allocated1,216
Total42,057


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$9.27 
Market Cap ($ Bil)2.2 
First Trading Date10/25/2018 
Distance from 52W High-42.3% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$10.15$11.46
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-8.6%-19.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility39.0%49.2%
Downside Capture245.08220.66
Upside Capture119.92122.60
Correlation (SPY)31.6%41.0%
STNE Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.871.310.951.391.581.19
Up Beta-1.360.020.171.021.341.03
Down Beta1.691.201.051.661.640.81
Up Capture46%119%74%87%140%244%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days7162658118365
Down Capture472%253%156%178%154%110%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days14263768132380

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with STNE
STNE-39.7%49.2%-0.86-
Sector ETF (XLK)40.7%26.5%1.2530.3%
Equity (SPY)17.4%13.0%0.9641.2%
Gold (GLD)9.7%29.6%0.3127.6%
Commodities (DBC)42.7%20.7%1.60-9.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.3%13.6%0.0619.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-23.0%44.8%-0.4623.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with STNE
STNE-22.6%64.6%-0.13-
Sector ETF (XLK)21.5%25.9%0.7339.8%
Equity (SPY)13.5%17.2%0.6044.6%
Gold (GLD)18.1%18.9%0.777.6%
Commodities (DBC)11.0%19.5%0.447.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)0.9%18.9%-0.0630.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)14.4%52.4%0.4528.5%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with STNE
STNE-9.9%66.6%0.09-
Sector ETF (XLK)24.7%25.0%0.8946.0%
Equity (SPY)15.4%17.9%0.7349.9%
Gold (GLD)11.7%16.4%0.586.6%
Commodities (DBC)8.5%18.1%0.3814.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.7%20.7%0.1937.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.8%66.2%1.0323.6%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date9152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity13.9 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 8312026-30.4%
Average Daily Volume4.8 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.9 days
Basic Shares Quantity239.5 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares5.8%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/2/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive000
# Negative000
Median Positive   
Median Negative   
Max Positive   
Max Negative   
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive000
# Negative000
Median Positive   
Median Negative   
Max Positive   
Max Negative   

SEC Filings

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06/30/202608/13/20266-K
03/31/202605/14/20266-K
12/31/202504/23/202620-F
09/30/202511/06/20256-K
06/30/202508/07/20256-K
03/31/202505/08/20256-K
12/31/202404/24/202520-F
09/30/202411/12/20246-K
06/30/202408/14/20246-K
03/31/202405/13/20246-K
12/31/202304/24/202420-F
09/30/202311/13/20236-K
06/30/202308/16/20236-K
03/31/202305/17/20236-K
12/31/202205/01/202320-F
09/30/202211/17/20226-K
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06/30/202608/13/20266-K
03/31/202605/14/20266-K
12/31/202504/23/202620-F
09/30/202511/06/20256-K
06/30/202508/07/20256-K
03/31/202505/08/20256-K
12/31/202404/24/202520-F
09/30/202411/12/20246-K
06/30/202408/14/20246-K
03/31/202405/13/20246-K
12/31/202304/24/202420-F
09/30/202311/13/20236-K
06/30/202308/16/20236-K
03/31/202305/17/20236-K
12/31/202205/01/202320-F
09/30/202211/17/20226-K
06/30/202208/18/20226-K
03/31/202206/03/20226-K
12/31/202104/29/202220-F
09/30/202111/16/20216-K
06/30/202108/30/20216-K
03/31/202106/01/20216-K
12/31/202004/07/202120-F
09/30/202010/29/20206-K
06/30/202008/11/20206-K
03/31/202005/26/20206-K
12/31/201904/29/202020-F
09/30/201911/21/20196-K

Insider Activity

Updated 6/15/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Morais, Silvio Jose Mali Investment Holdings Ltd.Sell612202611.299,000101,610237,090Form
2Ventura, Salgado DiegoCFO and IR OfficerDirectBuy51920269.6611,610112,1062,299,238Form
3Ventura, Salgado DiegoCFO and IR OfficerBrusaltur Ltd.Buy51920269.6610,880105,057507,712Form
4Morais, Silvio Jose Mail Investment Holdings Ltd.Sell326202614.336,80097,462429,978Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Morais, Silvio Jose Mali Investment Holdings Ltd.Sell612202611.299,000101,610237,090Form
2Ventura, Salgado DiegoCFO and IR OfficerDirectBuy51920269.6611,610112,1062,299,238Form
3Ventura, Salgado DiegoCFO and IR OfficerBrusaltur Ltd.Buy51920269.6610,880105,057507,712Form
4Morais, Silvio Jose Mail Investment Holdings Ltd.Sell326202614.336,80097,462429,978Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Sep 29, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Madrone Advisors, LLC$357.8 Mil34.8%5Hold13F
Squadra Investments - Gestao de Recursos Ltda.$94.1 Mil10.5%6ADD +435.5%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Squadra Investments - Gestao de Recursos Ltda.$94.1 Mil10.5%6ADD +435.5%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Fourth Sail Capital LP$17.6 Mil2.8%30Exited13F
Absolute Gestao de Investimentos Ltda.$5.1 Mil0.5%41Exited13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Madrone Advisors, LLC$357.8 Mil34.8%5Hold13F
Squadra Investments - Gestao de Recursos Ltda.$94.1 Mil10.5%6ADD +435.5%13F
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