Insights into StoneCo's Upcoming Earnings

StoneCo (NASDAQ:STNE) will release its quarterly earnings report on Monday, 2026-03-02. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.

Analysts anticipate StoneCo to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.48.

Investors in StoneCo are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.

It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.

Performance in Previous Earnings

The company's EPS beat by $0.04 in the last quarter, leading to a 10.81% drop in the share price on the following day.

Here's a look at StoneCo's past performance and the resulting price change:

Quarter	Q3 2025	Q2 2025	Q1 2025	Q4 2024
EPS Estimate	0.43	0.360	0.32	0.320
EPS Actual	0.47	0.411	0.34	0.388
Price Change %	-10.81	6.960	-1.16	15.530

StoneCo Share Price Analysis

Shares of StoneCo were trading at $16.76 as of February 26. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 83.37%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release.

Unveiling the Story Behind StoneCo

StoneCo Ltd is a provider of financial technology solutions. It serves MSMBs solutions, at fair prices, and provides the customer experience to help them manage their businesses and sell more. Its Stone Business Model combines end-to-end, cloud-based technology platforms; differentiated hyper-local and integrated distribution approaches; and white-glove, on-demand customer service. It has two segments Financial Services segment, which includes payments solutions, digital banking, credit, insurance solutions as well as the registry business. In the Software segment solution includes POS/ERP, TEF and QR Code gateways, reconciliation, CRM, OMS, e-commerce platform, engagement tool, ads solution, and marketplace hub. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Financial Services segment.

StoneCo's Financial Performance

Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.

Revenue Growth: StoneCo displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2025, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 15.99%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.

Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 20.82%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.

Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 6.06%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.

Return on Assets (ROA): StoneCo's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.24%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.

Debt Management: StoneCo's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.38, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.

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