Afya Limited (AFYA) Stock Price & Analysis
Afya Limited (AFYA) closed at USD 14.91 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 0.07% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 14.9; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 14.78–15.07 on volume of 185,263 shares. Market capitalization is $1.32B, with a 52-week range of USD 11.62–16.16 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
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Key facts (AFYA)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold AFYA (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 11 Form 4 filings, $2.8M; 11 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($2.8M); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale) (8 analysts), mean target USD 17.3 (range 15.19–19.64).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +3.5% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -9.4% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-12, EPS estimate USD 1.92, revenue estimate $1.00B.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (AFYA)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold AFYA. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge & Cox Funds | Dodge & Cox | <0.01% | $761K | Unchanged |
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (AFYA)
0 of 11 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | Ferreira Santos Welder | Controller | 4,161 | $55K | 10.6% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-07-01 | Junior Lelio De Souza | Vice President | 36,204 | $543K | 100% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-26 | Basolli Gomiero Mirella | Vice President | 10,000 | $148K | 22.5% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-26 | Junior Lelio De Souza | Vice President | 41,541 | $623K | 53.4% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-04-17 | Ferreira Santos Welder | Controller | 3,325 | $53K | 8.7% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-04-13 | Grifo De Sousa Anibal Jose | VP Legal, Comp., & Gov Rel. | 14,000 | $216K | 31.1% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-04-09 | Junior Lelio De Souza | Vice President | 16,279 | $237K | 100% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-04-08 | Blanco Luis Andre Carpintero | Chief Financial Officer | 10,000 | $152K | 16.4% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-04-07 | Junior Lelio De Souza | Vice President | 26,753 | $400K | 62.2% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-04-07 | Grifo De Sousa Anibal Jose | VP Legal, Comp., & Gov Rel. | 5,000 | $76K | 10% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-04-02…2026-04-06 | Gibbon Virgilio Deloy Capobianco | Chief Executive Officer | 21,670 | $324K | 6.6% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (AFYA)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale), 8 analysts; mean target USD 17.3 (low 15.19, high 19.64).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Neutral → Overweight | $21 → $19 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (AFYA)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +3.5% | -9.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +3.5% | -1.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 30.6% | 39.9% |
| Max drawdown | -25.5% (Apr 2026→Sep 2026) | -45.3% (Oct 2021→Jul 2022) |
AFYA analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.92 | $1.91 | +0.7% | $1.00B | 3 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.85 | $1.90 | -2.5% | $989.9M | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $9.07 | $9.14 | -0.7% | $3.98B | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $10.13 | $10.21 | -0.8% | $4.26B | 6 |
AFYA options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±34.2% (±$5.10) by Mar 19, 2027, which includes earnings on Nov 12, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 64.6% | ±34.2% |
30-day implied volatility 76.5% vs 45.1% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) —. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC)
| Price | USD 14.91 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.07% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 14.9 |
| Open | USD 14.9 |
| Day Range | USD 14.78 – 15.07 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 11.62 – 16.16 |
| Volume | 185,263 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.32B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (AFYA)
Nexqual's technical model rates AFYA "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 59.81 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 13.92) |
| MACD | 0.37 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (AFYA)
Wall Street analysts rate AFYA "Hold" based on 8 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 17.3 (range USD 15.19–19.64), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 8 |
| Mean Target | USD 17.3 |
| High Target | USD 19.64 |
| Low Target | USD 15.19 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 4 / 1 |
Earnings (AFYA)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-12 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.92 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.00B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 2.21 vs est 2.05 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.85 vs est 2.91 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 2.25 vs est 1.87 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 2.08 vs est 1.77 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (AFYA)
| Total Revenue | $3.83B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +5.70% |
| Gross Margin | +64.02% |
| Operating Margin | +30.64% |
| Profit Margin | +20.44% |
| ROE | +16.68% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.63 |
| Current Ratio | 2.2 |
| Total Cash | $1.01B |
| Total Debt | $3.12B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
Financial Health Score (AFYA)
Nexqual rates Afya Limited's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +12% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 64%, operating 31% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — BRL 1.01B cash vs BRL 3.12B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow BRL 1.56B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 17%, ROA 8.4% |
Ownership (AFYA)
| Insider Ownership | +78.21% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +20.07% |
| Shares Outstanding | 49.90M |
| Short % of Float | +41.73% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
Leadership (AFYA)
Afya Limited is led by Virgílio Deloy Capobianco Gibbon, Chief Executive Officer, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
| Chief Executive Officer | Virgílio Deloy Capobianco Gibbon |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Luis Andre Carpintero Blanco |
| Vice President of Continuing Education & Innovation | Julio Eduardo Razente de Angeli |
Major Backers & Investors (AFYA)
Notable institutional backers of Afya Limited include FMR, LLC, Fidelity, Softbank Group Corporation, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 5.45% |
| Fidelity | 5.29% |
| Softbank Group Corporation | 5.08% |
| Doma Perpetual Capital Management LLC | 5.01% |
| BAMCO Inc. | 2.45% |
| BARON SELECT FUNDS-Baron Emerging Markets Fund | 2.3% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 0.72% |
| Swedbank AB | 0.39% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 0.68% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
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|---|---|---|---|
| COUR | Coursera, Inc. | USD 5.07 | ▲ 2.01% |
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