# StoneCo Ltd. (STNE)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/STNE · data as of 2026-10-29 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, StoneCo Ltd. (STNE), nexqual.com/STNE" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 8 (-1.11% on the day) · last close of Oct 29, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 8.09 · day 7.93–8.19 · 52w 7.06–19.46 · market cap $1.84B · NMS

## Key facts
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.47 on a 1–5 scale) (17 analysts), mean target USD 13.93 (range 7.67–22.47).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -47.6% vs S&P 500 +14.8%; 5Y -71.4% vs S&P 500 +79.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-12, EPS estimate USD 2.57, revenue estimate $3.71B. All companies reporting that day: https://nexqual.com/earnings/2026-11-12
- Dividend: USD 2.53 paid over the last 12 months, paid annual; latest ex-dividend date 2026-04-24.
- Short interest: 5.83% of float (as of 2026-10-15), 1.4 days to cover.

## Analysts
Consensus Buy (mean 2.47 on a 1–5 scale), 17 analysts; mean target USD 13.93 (low 7.67, high 22.47).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-28 | UBS | Target lowered | Buy | $15 → $13 |
| 2026-07-23 | Jefferies | Initiated | Hold | $12.6 |
| 2026-07-17 | UBS | Target lowered | Buy | $17 → $15 |

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-30) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -47.6% | -71.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.8% | +79.1% |
| Per year | -47.8% | -22.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 63.0% | 65.5% |
| Max drawdown | -48.6% (Nov 2025→Oct 2026) | -77.0% (Oct 2021→Jun 2022) |

## Dividends
Dividend. Paid over the last 12 months: USD 2.53 in 1 payment (annual).
Most recent ex-dividend date: Apr 24, 2026; payment date: May 4, 2026. To receive a dividend, shares must be owned before the ex-dividend date.
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | USD 2.53 |

## Short interest
9,159,414 shares sold short, 5.83% of the float, as of Oct 15, 2026 (exchange short-interest report, published about twice a month). Prior report (Sep 15, 2026): 13,933,038 shares (-34.3%). Days to cover: 1.4 (short shares ÷ average daily volume).

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## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/STNE · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Analyst estimates and revisions

| Period | EPS est. | 90d ago | Change | Revenue est. | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends 2026-09-30) | $2.57 | $2.72 | -5.5% | $3.71B | 8 |
| Next quarter (ends 2026-12-31) | $2.98 | $3.11 | -4.4% | $3.93B | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (ends 2026-12-31) | $10.34 | $10.33 | +0.1% | $14.89B | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (ends 2027-12-31) | $11.83 | $12.19 | -3.0% | $15.57B | 10 |

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

Expected move by 2026-11-20 (includes earnings 2026-11-12): ±14.7%.

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | 22 | 64.1% | ±14.7% |
| 2026-12-18 | 50 | 51.9% | ±16.3% |
| 2027-01-15 | 78 | 50.3% | ±18.8% |
| 2027-04-16 | 169 | 48.1% | ±26.0% |

## Earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $2.40 | $2.42 | Miss −0.8% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | $2.19 | $2.22 | Miss −1.4% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | $2.84 | $2.65 | Beat +7.2% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | $2.51 | $2.34 | Beat +7.3% | — |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).