StoneCo Q2: Growing With Low Quality

Multiplo Invest 3.4K Followers Follow Summary StoneCo reported weak Q2 results, with revenue up only 2.5% YoY and EPS missing expectations. The company is shifting toward credit to sustain growth, but rising delinquencies raise concerns about revenue quality. High-interest rates, competition, and Brazil’s challenging macro environment could pressure growth and profitability further. Despite trading at a low P/E, the valuation appears fair given the risks, supporting a hold rating. Igor Alecsander/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis I'm keeping a skeptical view on StoneCo's ( STNE ) investment case after its Q2 results. This is the sixth article in my coverage , started two years ago. The quarter confirms that the This article was written by Multiplo Invest 3.4K Followers Follow More than 7 years of experience in equity analysis in LatAm. We provide our clients with in-depth research and insights to help them make informed investment decisions. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.