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Dec 31, 2024
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StoneCo Q4 2024 Earnings Report
StoneCo reported solid fourth-quarter results with double-digit revenue growth and increased profitability despite macroeconomic challenges.
Key Takeaways
StoneCo achieved strong performance in Q4 2024, with revenue up 11.1% year-over-year and adjusted net income rising 18.1%. MSMB transaction volume and retail deposits grew significantly, and the company maintained healthy margins and continued growth across key metrics.
Total revenue reached R$3.61 billion, up 11.1% year-over-year.
Adjusted net income increased 18.1% to R$665.6 million.
Adjusted basic EPS rose 25.8% to R$2.26.
Retail deposits surged 42.2% to R$8.7 billion, exceeding guidance.
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Forward Guidance
StoneCo expects continued growth and market leadership expansion in 2025, focusing on scaling its financial services, banking, and credit offerings.
Positive Outlook
- Strong projected growth in retail deposits and product ecosystem expansion.
- Increased monetization of PIX volumes with upcoming PIX NFC innovation.
- Strategic focus on MSMB sector with sustained TPV growth expectations.
- Continued disciplined cost control and efficiency improvements.
- Ongoing investments in AI and technology to enhance customer experience and scale operations.
Challenges Ahead
- Anticipated challenges from higher projected long-term interest rates.
- Competitive pressures in the electronic payments market.
- Potential regulatory and taxation uncertainties in Brazil.
- Exposure to macroeconomic fluctuations impacting credit performance.
- Execution risks in scaling new financial services products.
Revenue & Expenses
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