StoneCo Ltd. $STNE Shares Sold by WINTON GROUP Ltd
WINTON GROUP Ltd significantly reduced its stake in StoneCo Ltd. (NASDAQ:STNE) during Q2 by 61.2%, selling 92,580 shares and retaining 58,600 shares valued at approximately $940,000. Despite this, analyst sentiment leans positive with a "Moderate Buy" rating and an average price target of $17.21, with some banks projecting targets up to $20-$25. StoneCo met EPS estimates in its latest quarter but exhibits mixed fundamentals, including a negative net margin and P/E ratio, balanced by a positive return on equity.
Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP Announces a Proposed Class Action Settlement in the StoneCo Ltd. Securities Litigation
Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP has announced a proposed class action settlement in the StoneCo Ltd. Securities Litigation, with StoneCo Ltd. agreeing to pay $26,750,000 without admitting liability or wrongdoing. The settlement awaiting court approval will benefit those who purchased StoneCo common stock between May 27, 2020, and November 16, 2021. A settlement hearing is scheduled for February 27, 2026, where the court will consider approving the settlement and a plan for distributing funds to eligible class members.
StoneCo Ltd. (NASDAQ:STNE) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from Analysts
StoneCo Ltd. (NASDAQ:STNE) has received a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from eleven brokerages, with an average 12-month price target of $17.21. Recent analyst actions include Goldman Sachs raising its target to $21, Bank of America to $25, and UBS to $20, while Wall Street Zen downgraded to a "hold." The company's stock currently trades around $15.74, with a market capitalization of $4.5 billion, and it reported EPS of $0.43 last quarter, meeting estimates.
StoneCo $26.75 Million Securities Class Action Settlement
StoneCo has agreed to a $26.75 million class action settlement for investors who purchased common stock between May 27, 2020, and November 16, 2021. The lawsuit alleged StoneCo made misleading statements about its credit product. Eligible class members can file a claim online or via mail by February 17, 2026, to receive a pro rata cash payment, estimated at $0.08 per share after deductions.
Bank of New York Mellon Corp Sells 92,932 Shares of StoneCo Ltd. $STNE
Bank of New York Mellon Corp has reduced its stake in StoneCo Ltd. (NASDAQ:STNE) by 12.7%, selling 92,932 shares and retaining 638,986 shares valued at approximately $10.25 million. Despite this reduction, analysts maintain a generally bullish outlook on StoneCo, with several firms raising their price targets and the stock holding a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with a target of $17.21. StoneCo reported Q3 EPS of $0.43, meeting estimates, and revenues of $669.49 million, with the stock trading near $15.81 and a market cap of $4.52 billion.
Envestnet Asset Management Inc. Makes New $9.83 Million Investment in StoneCo Ltd. $STNE
Envestnet Asset Management Inc. has made a new investment of $9.83 million in StoneCo Ltd. (NASDAQ:STNE), acquiring 612,531 shares in the second quarter. This move reflects a growing institutional interest in StoneCo, with other major investors like Nuveen LLC and JGP Global Gestao de Recursos Ltda. also boosting their stakes. Despite a recent 10.8% drop in shares, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for StoneCo, with a consensus target price of $17.44.
Fox Run Management L.L.C. Boosts Stock Holdings in StoneCo Ltd. $STNE
Fox Run Management L.L.C. significantly increased its stake in StoneCo Ltd. during the second quarter, purchasing an additional 21,604 shares to bring its total holdings to 51,420 shares valued at $825,000. Other institutional investors also modified their positions, contributing to StoneCo's 73.19% institutional ownership. Despite varying analyst ratings, the company currently holds a "Moderate Buy" consensus with a target price of $17.44.
StoneCo Ltd. (STNE) Matches Q3 Earnings Estimates
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StoneCo Ltd (STNE) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Financial Performance Amidst ... By GuruFocus
StoneCo Ltd (STNE) reported strong Q3 2025 financial performance with a 15.2% year-to-date growth in adjusted gross profit and a 37% increase in adjusted basic EPS. The company returned 2.8 billion reais to shareholders through share buybacks and saw significant growth in its active client base and banking deposits. Despite this, challenges include decelerating TPV growth, increased financial and marketing expenses, and rising non-performing loans (NPLs).
Bayforest Capital Ltd Purchases Shares of 19,739 StoneCo Ltd. $STNE
Bayforest Capital Ltd has acquired a new stake in StoneCo Ltd. (NASDAQ:STNE), purchasing 19,739 shares valued at approximately $317,000 during the second quarter. This move comes as several analysts have raised their price targets for StoneCo, reflecting a positive outlook for the company, which recently reported impressive quarterly earnings. Institutional investors collectively own 73.19% of StoneCo's stock.
Constellation Investimentos e Participacoes Ltda Boosts Stake in StoneCo Ltd. $STNE
Constellation Investimentos e Participacoes Ltda significantly increased its stake in StoneCo Ltd. by 73.4% in the second quarter, making it their fifth largest holding. This comes as StoneCo reported earnings exceeding analyst expectations, although revenue fell short. Multiple analysts have raised their price targets for STNE, signaling a positive outlook for the stock.
Stone Enters Business Combination Agreement With Linx
StoneCo Ltd. has signed a definitive agreement for its subsidiary STNE Participações S.A. to merge its software investments business in Brazil with Linx, a leading provider of retail management software. This acquisition aims to accelerate Stone's mission of empowering Brazilian merchants by providing Linx's clients access to Stone's solutions, extending Stone's offerings into the SMB software market, and enabling merchants to adapt to an omnichannel world. The transaction is subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, with a total consideration of R$33.7625 for each Linx share.
Harneys advises StoneCo Ltd. on $1.4 billion IPO
Harneys advised StoneCo Ltd. as Cayman Islands counsel on its $1.4 billion initial public offering. The IPO included the sale of 58,333,333 Class A shares and a $100 million private placement of 4,166,666 shares to Ant Financial. StoneCo's Class A shares are now listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "STNE."
Nasdaq Welcomes StoneCo Ltd. (Nasdaq: STNE) to the Nasdaq Stock Market
StoneCo Ltd. (Nasdaq: STNE), a leading provider of financial technology solutions in Brazil, celebrated its initial public offering (IPO) by ringing the opening bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite. The company, known for its client-centric "Stone Model" and advanced cloud-based technology, is the largest independent merchant acquirer in Brazil. Nasdaq welcomed StoneCo, highlighting its progressive leadership in the fintech space.
