The chart below shows how STNE performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, STNE sees a -4.02% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -3.17% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.47%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
MSMB Payment Volume Growth: MSMB total payment volume grew by 20% year-over-year, reaching BRL 114 billion and serving 4 million MSMB clients.
Demand Deposits Surge: Demand deposits amounted to BRL 6.7 billion, representing a 50% increase compared to the previous year.
Net Income and EPS Growth: Our adjusted net income grew by 35% year-over-year, with adjusted basic earnings per share increasing significantly by 43% year-over-year.
EBITDA Margin Improvement: Our adjusted EBITDA margin increased by 1.6 percentage points sequentially, now surpassing 18%.
Share Repurchase Program Completion: We have nearly completed our 1 billion share repurchase program in the third quarter, leaving us with a strong balance sheet position.
Negative
Revenue Increase Below Expectations: The company reported a 7% year-over-year increase in total revenue, which was lower than expected due to a decline in customer growth.
Operating Expenses Increase: Operating expenses increased by 5% year-over-year, resulting in a sequential increase of 30 basis points as a percentage of revenues.
Net Income vs. Expenses: The adjusted net income growth of 35% was overshadowed by a significant increase in administrative expenses, which rose by 9% quarter-over-quarter.
Customer Growth Decline: The company experienced a decline in customer growth, with a 21% year-over-year increase in active clients, indicating a slowdown in market penetration.
NPL Ratio Increase: The NPL (Non-Performing Loans) ratio increased to 3.7% in the quarter, up from 2.6% in the previous quarter, reflecting deteriorating asset quality.
StoneCo Ltd. (STNE) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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