NASDAQ:STNE StoneCo (STNE) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The CHIPS Act Motherlode (From True Market Insiders) (Ad) Free STNE Stock Alerts $14.63 -0.14 (-0.95%) (As of 05/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$14.46▼$14.8450-Day Range$14.63▼$17.6852-Week Range$9.34▼$19.46Volume5.18 million shsAverage Volume5.12 million shsMarket Capitalization$4.60 billionP/E Ratio13.18Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$19.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get StoneCo alerts: Email Address StoneCo MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.70 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside29.9% Upside$19.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.11% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.74Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.73Based on 18 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth11.72%From $1.28 to $1.43 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.97 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector7th out of 589 stocksData Processing & Preparation Industry1st out of 57 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingStoneCo has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.70, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageStoneCo has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about StoneCo's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.11% of the outstanding shares of StoneCo have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverStoneCo has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in StoneCo has recently decreased by 0.41%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldStoneCo does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthStoneCo does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 3.6 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreStoneCo has received a 44.10% net impact score from Upright. StoneCo seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Jobs", and "Societal infrastructure". The positive contribution in the "Societal infrastructure" impact category is mostly driven by its "Chip-card readers", "Card payment software", and "Money transfer software" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for StoneCo is -0.74. Previous Next 3.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentStoneCo has a news sentiment score of 0.73. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.46 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 18 news articles for StoneCo this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search Interest32 people have searched for STNE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 19% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows13 people have added StoneCo to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 86% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, StoneCo insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders11.25% of the stock of StoneCo is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions73.19% of the stock of StoneCo is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about StoneCo's insider trading history. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for StoneCo are expected to grow by 11.72% in the coming year, from $1.28 to $1.43 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of StoneCo is 13.18, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 133.33.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of StoneCo is 13.18, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 248.82.Price to Earnings Growth RatioStoneCo has a PEG Ratio of 0.54. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioStoneCo has a P/B Ratio of 1.52. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about StoneCo's valuation and earnings. 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The company served approximately 2.6 million clients primarily small-and-medium-sized businesses; and marketplaces, e-commerce platforms, and integrated software vendors. StoneCo Ltd. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in George Town, the Cayman Islands.Read More STNE Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart STNE Stock News HeadlinesMay 16 at 1:56 PM | markets.businessinsider.comStrong Growth and Operational Leverage Justify Buy Rating for StonecoMay 16 at 1:56 PM | seekingalpha.comStoneCo: You Get The Banking Business For Free NowMay 16 at 6:30 AM | investorplace.com3 Cheap Fintech Stocks to Buy Now: May 2024May 14, 2024 | benzinga.comWhy Is Fintech Company StoneCo Stock Trading Lower Today?May 14, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deStoneCo delivers a consistent quarter with adjusted net income of R$450 million, a 90% growth compared to the same time last yearMay 14, 2024 | seekingalpha.comStoneCo Q1 2024 Earnings: So, It Is A BankMay 14, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comStoneco’s Growth and Market Positioning Affirm Buy RatingMay 14, 2024 | insidermonkey.comStoneCo Ltd. (NASDAQ:STNE) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 13, 2024 | investorplace.comSTNE Stock Earnings: StoneCo Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024May 13, 2024 | prnewswire.comStone delivers a consistent quarter with adjusted net income of R$450 million, a 90% growth compared to the same time last yearMay 13, 2024 | msn.comStoneCo Likely To Report Higher Q1 Earnings; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate AnalystsMay 13, 2024 | msn.comStoneCo stock slumps after Q1 earnings, revenue miss Wall Street consensusMay 13, 2024 | globenewswire.comStoneCo Reports First Quarter 2024 ResultsMay 12, 2024 | msn.comStoneCo Q1 2024 Earnings PreviewMay 11, 2024 | seekingalpha.comWhy StoneCo Stock Still Remains The Ultimate Buy Before Q1 Earnings ReleaseMay 3, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Undervalued Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever for 6X GainsApril 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPositive earnings growth hasn't been enough to get StoneCo (NASDAQ:STNE) shareholders a favorable return over the last three yearsApril 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBarclays Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Stoneco (STNE)April 27, 2024 | benzinga.comLooking Into StoneCo's Recent Short InterestApril 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comStoneCo Ltd. (STNE) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should KnowApril 22, 2024 | fool.comStoneCo Stock Has 44% Upside, According to 1 Wall Street AnalystApril 20, 2024 | 247wallst.comStoneCo Ltd - Class AApril 19, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comUnveiling 6 Analyst Insights On StoneCoApril 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comStoneCo Ltd. (STNE) Stock Moves -0.26%: What You Should KnowApril 16, 2024 | globenewswire.comStoneCo Ltd. to Announce First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on May 13, 2024 and Adopt New Internal Accounting PolicySee More Headlines Receive STNE Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for StoneCo and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings3/18/2024Today5/18/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/21/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry Data processing & preparation Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:STNE CUSIPN/A CIK1745431 Webwww.stone.co Phone(113) 004-9680FaxN/AEmployees17,091Year Founded2012Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$19.00 High Stock Price Target$22.00 Low Stock Price Target$13.00 Potential Upside/Downside+29.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.70 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.11 Trailing P/E Ratio13.18 Forward P/E Ratio11.43 P/E Growth0.54Net Income$318.89 million Net Margins14.08% Pretax Margin17.20% Return on Equity12.35% Return on Assets3.85% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.25 Current Ratio1.36 Quick Ratio1.27 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.41 billion Price / Sales1.90 Cash Flow$1.54 per share Price / Cash Flow9.51 Book Value$9.64 per share Price / Book1.52Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares314,250,000Free Float278,895,000Market Cap$4.60 billion OptionableOptionable Beta2.39 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Pedro Zinner (Age 50)Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mateus Scherer SchweningCFO & Investor Relations OfficerMr. Fabio Vieira Kapitanovas (Age 46)Chief People & Operating Officer Mr. Marcus Fontoura (Age 51)Chief Technology Officer Ms. Roberta Noronha (Age 51)Head of Investor Relations Ms. Tatiana Malamud (Age 54)Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Ms. Lia Machado de Matos (Age 47)Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer Mr. Vinicius Do Nascimento Carrasco Ph.D. (Age 47)Chief Economist & Regulatory Affairs Executive Officer Mr. Joao Lourenco Vivan Bernartt (Age 44)Chief Product & Innovation Officer Mr. Sandro de Oliveira Bassili (Age 54)Chief Operating Officer of Software More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsPegasystemsNASDAQ:PEGAClarivateNYSE:CLVTBilibiliNASDAQ:BILIFive9NASDAQ:FIVNAutohomeNYSE:ATHMView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipWalleye Trading LLCSold 174,100 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.000%Incline Global Management LLCSold 53,082 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.298%BTG Pactual Global Asset Management LtdBought 299,794 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.095%Jane Street Group LLCSold 63,400 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.000%California State Teachers Retirement SystemSold 18,665 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.009%View All Institutional Transactions STNE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell StoneCo stock right now? 10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for StoneCo in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" STNE shares. View STNE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is StoneCo's stock price target for 2024? 10 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for StoneCo's shares. Their STNE share price targets range from $13.00 to $22.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $19.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 29.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for STNE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have STNE shares performed in 2024? StoneCo's stock was trading at $18.03 at the beginning of the year. Since then, STNE shares have decreased by 18.9% and is now trading at $14.63. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is StoneCo's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 21st 2024. View our STNE earnings forecast. How were StoneCo's earnings last quarter? StoneCo Ltd. (NASDAQ:STNE) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, March, 18th. The company reported $0.36 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.32 by $0.04. The company earned $655.87 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $468.47 million. StoneCo had a net margin of 14.08% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.35%. What ETFs hold StoneCo's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of StoneCo (NASDAQ:STNE) stock in their portfolio include Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF (GABF), First Trust Brazil AlphaDEX Fund (FBZ), Amplify Emerging Markets FinTech ETF (EMFQ), SoFi Be Your Own Boss ETF (BYOB), SoFi Be Your Own Boss ETF (GIGE), Amplify Mobile Payments ETF (IPAY), Fidelity Crypto Industry and Digital Payments ETF (FDIG) and FMQQ The Next Frontier Internet & Ecommerce ETF (FMQQ). What other stocks do shareholders of StoneCo own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other StoneCo investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Walt Disney (DIS), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Block (SQ), PayPal (PYPL), Salesforce (CRM), Netflix (NFLX), Tesla (TSLA) and Micron Technology (MU). When did StoneCo IPO? StoneCo (STNE) raised $1 billion in an IPO on Thursday, October 25th 2018. The company issued 47,700,000 shares at $21.00-$23.00 per share. Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan and Citigroup served as the underwriters for the IPO and Itaú BBA, Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, BofA Merrill Lynch and BTG Pactual were co-managers. Who are StoneCo's major shareholders? StoneCo's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (1.38%), Nikko Asset Management Americas Inc. (1.38%), Polunin Capital Partners Ltd (1.17%), Vanguard Group Inc. (0.84%), Coronation Fund Managers Ltd. (0.78%) and Lord Abbett & CO. LLC (0.63%). How do I buy shares of StoneCo? Shares of STNE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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