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StoneCo Ltd. (STNE) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know
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StoneCo Ltd. (STNE - Free Report) closed at $16.75 in the latest trading session, marking a -5.21% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.57%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 1.34%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 2.04%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the company had gained 22.71% outpaced the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 1.83% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.29%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of StoneCo Ltd. in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on March 2, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.48, reflecting a 23.08% increase from the same quarter last year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $717.93 million, reflecting a 16.24% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $1.72 per share and revenue of $2.68 billion, indicating changes of +27.41% and +8.7%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for StoneCo Ltd. should also be noted by investors. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 1.35% lower. StoneCo Ltd. is holding a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell) right now.
In terms of valuation, StoneCo Ltd. is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 9.05. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 19.53.
Investors should also note that STNE has a PEG ratio of 0.31 right now. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. The average PEG ratio for the Internet - Software industry stood at 1.11 at the close of the market yesterday.
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 138, which puts it in the bottom 44% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.
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StoneCo Ltd. (STNE) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know
StoneCo Ltd. (STNE - Free Report) closed at $16.75 in the latest trading session, marking a -5.21% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.57%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 1.34%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 2.04%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the company had gained 22.71% outpaced the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 1.83% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.29%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of StoneCo Ltd. in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on March 2, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.48, reflecting a 23.08% increase from the same quarter last year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $717.93 million, reflecting a 16.24% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $1.72 per share and revenue of $2.68 billion, indicating changes of +27.41% and +8.7%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for StoneCo Ltd. should also be noted by investors. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 1.35% lower. StoneCo Ltd. is holding a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell) right now.
In terms of valuation, StoneCo Ltd. is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 9.05. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 19.53.
Investors should also note that STNE has a PEG ratio of 0.31 right now. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. The average PEG ratio for the Internet - Software industry stood at 1.11 at the close of the market yesterday.
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 138, which puts it in the bottom 44% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.