NASDAQ:STNE StoneCo (STNE) Stock Forecast, Price & News $13.36 -0.26 (-1.91%) (As of 05/19/2023 08:48 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$13.33▼$14.0650-Day Range$8.59▼$14.5052-Week Range$7.20▼$14.60Volume4.89 million shsAverage Volume5.37 million shsMarket Capitalization$4.18 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$15.50 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability StoneCo MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.29 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside19.8% Upside$16.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish6.81% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.74Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.60Based on 30 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth32.69%From $0.52 to $0.69 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.25 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector262nd out of 608 stocksData Processing & Preparation Industry22nd out of 65 stocks 2.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingStoneCo has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.29, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $16.00, StoneCo has a forecasted upside of 19.8% from its current price of $13.36.Amount of Analyst CoverageStoneCo has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted6.81% 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 3.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in StoneCo has recently increased by 21.40%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. 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 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentStoneCo has a news sentiment score of 0.60. 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 0.41 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 30 news articles for StoneCo this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 81 people have searched for STNE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -7% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 6 people have added StoneCo to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 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 Institutions59.80% of the stock of StoneCo is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for StoneCo are expected to grow by 32.69% in the coming year, from $0.52 to $0.69 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of StoneCo is -1,336.00, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of StoneCo is -1,336.00, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Growth RatioStoneCo has a PEG Ratio of 0.78. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioStoneCo has a P/B Ratio of 1.62. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About StoneCo (NASDAQ:STNE) StockStoneCo Ltd. engages in the provision of financial technology solutions. It caters to merchants and partners that conduct electronic commerce across in-store, online, and mobile channels. The firm offers cloud-based technology platform, electronic payments, and automation of business processes at the point-of-sale. The company was founded by André Street de Aguiar in 2000 and is headquartered in George Town, Cayman Islands.Read More 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 STNE Stock News HeadlinesMay 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comEvercore ISI Boosts StoneCo (NASDAQ:STNE) Price Target to $19.00May 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comStoneCo (NASDAQ:STNE) Given New $20.00 Price Target at SusquehannaMay 22, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Buy THIS stock before Taiwan is attacked... If the United States goes to war with another nuclear armed superpower, this could have a devastating impact on your retirement portfolio. Now, even Taiwan's own foreign minister is saying that China is on the cusp of a full scale invasion. But the good news is, if China invades Taiwan, there is a way to protect yourself.May 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comTraders Purchase Large Volume of StoneCo Call Options (NASDAQ:STNE)May 20, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHead to Head Review: DXC Technology (NYSE:DXC) vs. StoneCo (NASDAQ:STNE)May 18, 2023 | benzinga.comStoneCo shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q1 sales results.May 18, 2023 | msn.comSusquehanna Maintains StoneCo Ltd - (STNE) Positive RecommendationMay 18, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deStoneCo Ltd.: StoneCo Reports First Quarter 2023 ResultsMay 22, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)WARNING to all American InvestorsChina's sneaky plan could wipe out your retirement - in a single morning. Learn how to protect yourself here>>>May 18, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comBank of America Securities Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Stoneco (STNE)May 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comStoneCo (STNE) Q1 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 17, 2023 | investing.comStoneCo (STNE) Earnings Dates & ReportsMay 17, 2023 | msn.comBrazil's StoneCo beats profit expectations, sees further revenue growthMay 17, 2023 | msn.comStoneCo Q1 revenue and earnings rise, helped by MSMB financial services segmentMay 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comStoneCo Reports First Quarter 2023 ResultsMay 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comStone's growth accelerates; company delivered its best first quarter ever, with adjusted net income of BRL237 millionMay 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comStoneCo Ltd. (STNE) Tops Q1 Earnings EstimatesMay 17, 2023 | seekingalpha.comStoneCo Ltd. 2023 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationMay 17, 2023 | benzinga.comLooking At StoneCo's Recent Unusual Options ActivityMay 17, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comStoneCo (NASDAQ:STNE) Hits New 12-Month High at $14.41May 16, 2023 | msn.comStoneCo Q1 2023 Earnings PreviewMay 16, 2023 | msn.comStoneCo Earnings PreviewMay 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSTNE vs. PANW: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?May 16, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comStoneCo (STNE) to Release Earnings on WednesdayMay 14, 2023 | fool.comStoneCo (NASDAQ: STNE)May 12, 2023 | msn.comBarclays Initiates Coverage of StoneCo Ltd - (STNE) with Equal-Weight RecommendationMay 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comStoneCo Ltd. (STNE) Interactive Stock Chart - Yahoo FinanceSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart 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 STNE Company Calendar Last Earnings3/14/2023Today5/22/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/17/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Data processing & preparation Sub-IndustryN/A SectorComputer and Technology Current SymbolNASDAQ:STNE CUSIPN/A CIK1745431 Webwww.stone.co Phone(113) 004-9680FaxN/AEmployees15,485Year Founded2012Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$16.00 High Stock Price Forecast$20.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$11.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+16.0%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.29 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.01) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio25.69 P/E Growth0.78Net Income$-100,610,000.00 Net Margins-0.19% Pretax Margin1.99% Return on Equity4.62% Return on Assets1.47% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.20 Current Ratio1.26 Quick Ratio1.22 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.86 billion Price / Sales2.25 Cash Flow$0.73 per share Price / Cash Flow18.28 Book Value$8.25 per share Price / Book1.62Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares312,530,000Free Float277,371,000Market Cap$4.18 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta2.25 Key ExecutivesPedro ZinnerChief Executive OfficerAugusto Barbosa Estellita LinsPresidentSilvio Jose MoraisChief Financial OfficerJoão BernarttChief Information OfficerMarcus FontouraChief Technology OfficerKey CompetitorsAutohomeNYSE:ATHMFive9NASDAQ:FIVNClarivateNYSE:CLVTPegasystemsNASDAQ:PEGADXC TechnologyNYSE:DXCView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipJPMorgan Chase & Co.Bought 1,715,744 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.683%New York State Common Retirement FundSold 50,270 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.047%SkyView Investment Advisors LLCBought 13,920 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.004%Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADVBought 11,101 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.004%Belpointe Asset Management LLCBought 1,500 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.002%View All Institutional Transactions STNE Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell StoneCo stock right now? 7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for StoneCo in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" STNE shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in STNE, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View STNE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is StoneCo's stock price forecast for 2023? 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for StoneCo's stock. Their STNE share price forecasts range from $11.00 to $20.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $16.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 19.8% 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 2023? StoneCo's stock was trading at $9.44 at the beginning of the year. Since then, STNE stock has increased by 41.5% and is now trading at $13.36. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting StoneCo? StoneCo saw a increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 21,270,000 shares, an increase of 21.4% from the April 15th total of 17,520,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 5,560,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.8 days. View StoneCo's Short Interest. When is StoneCo's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 17th 2023. View our STNE earnings forecast. How were StoneCo's earnings last quarter? StoneCo Ltd. (NASDAQ:STNE) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March, 14th. The company reported $0.12 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.10 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $514.25 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $383.41 million. StoneCo had a negative net margin of 0.19% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.62%. What ETFs hold StoneCo's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of StoneCo (NASDAQ:STNE) stock in their portfolio include ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF), Amplify Emerging Markets FinTech ETF (EMFQ), Fidelity Crypto Industry and Digital Payments ETF (FDIG), ETFMG Prime Mobile Payments ETF (IPAY), FMQQ The Next Frontier Internet & Ecommerce ETF (FMQQ), Global X FinTech ETF (FINX), Principal U.S. Small-Cap Multi-Factor ETF (PSC) and KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology ETF (KEMQ). What guidance has StoneCo issued on next quarter's earnings? StoneCo updated its first quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Tuesday, March, 14th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $494.19M-, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $519.54 million. 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? (STNE) raised $1 billion in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, October 25th 2018. The company issued 47,700,000 shares at a price of $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. What is StoneCo's stock symbol? StoneCo trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "STNE." Who are StoneCo's major shareholders? StoneCo's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (7.01%), FMR LLC (3.74%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (3.00%), Nikko Asset Management Americas Inc. (3.00%), State Street Corp (1.49%) and SPX Gestao de Recursos Ltda (1.38%). 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is StoneCo's stock price today? One share of STNE stock can currently be purchased for approximately $13.36. How much money does StoneCo make? StoneCo (NASDAQ:STNE) has a market capitalization of $4.18 billion and generates $1.86 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $-100,610,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.01) on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does StoneCo have? The company employs 15,485 workers across the globe. How can I contact StoneCo? StoneCo's mailing address is R. Fidencio Ramos 308 Vila Olimpia 10th floor, Sao Paulo D5, 04551. The official website for the company is www.stone.co. The company can be reached via phone at (113) 004-9680 or via email at investors@stone.com. This page (NASDAQ:STNE) was last updated on 5/22/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding StoneCo Ltd. 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