STNEStoneCo Ltd. exhibits strong performance in its core business and a healthy growth trajectory, but faces headwinds from increasing debt and a mixed technical outlook. Thematic tailwinds in digital payments in Brazil are positive, but current market conditions and valuation warrant a cautious approach.
StoneCo is exceptionally well-positioned to benefit from the secular growth trends in digital payments and financial technology adoption in Brazil, a rapidly expanding market.
StoneCo demonstrates robust revenue growth and improving profitability, though an increase in debt levels and a negative EPS trend warrant attention.
The stock is experiencing a notable downtrend across multiple timeframes, with key moving averages indicating bearish sentiment. Oscillators suggest oversold conditions, hinting at a potential short-term bounce.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Digital Payment Adoption (Brazil) | 95 |
| Financial Inclusion | 90 |
| Competitive Landscape | 75 |
| Regulatory Environment | 80 |
| Economic Stability (Brazil) | 75 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 70 |
| Profitability | 40 |
| Growth | 80 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 55 |
| Cash Flow | 30 |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 35 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 30 |
| Momentum | 40 |
| Volume Confirmation | 50 |
| Support & Resistance | 65 |
| Short-term Oscillators | 75 |
Consistent EPS Beats
The company has exceeded earnings per share (EPS) estimates in the last 6 reported quarters, with an average surprise of +15.1%. This consistent outperformance indicates strong operational execution and effective management.
Attractive Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio
The trailing Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 0.3 is significantly below the industry average of 1.5 and its own historical average, suggesting potential undervaluation relative to its revenue generation capabilities.
Negative Trailing P/E Ratio
The trailing Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is negative (-1.9), indicating the company is not currently profitable on a trailing twelve-month basis. This suggests significant earnings risk.
Inconsistent Quarterly Earnings Estimates
While past EPS have beaten estimates, future earnings estimates show variability. For instance, Q2 2025 estimate is $1.80, while Q1 2025 estimate is $1.94, with analysts adjusting projections.
August 2025
8
Next Earnings Date
H: $2.22
A: $2.05
L: $1.88
H: 3.85B
A: 3.78B
L: 3.67B
StoneCo Ltd. provides financial technology and software solutions to merchants and integrated partners to conduct electronic commerce across in-store, online, and mobile channels in Brazil. The company offers financial services, including payment, prepayment, digital banking, and credit solutions. It distributes its solutions, principally through proprietary and franchised Stone Hubs, which offer hyper-local sales and services; and sells solutions to brick-and-mortar and digital merchants through sales team. The company served small-and-medium-sized businesses; and marketplaces, e-commerce platforms, and integrated software vendors. StoneCo Ltd. was founded in 2012 and is based in George Town, the Cayman Islands.
16.92 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for STNE have a max estimate of 22.80 and a min estimate of 14.11.