UBS raises target for StoneCo stock from USD 13 to USD 15

Published on 10/18/2026 at 12:45 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

StoneCo stock had Q2 adjusted earnings per share of USD 0.47 against USD 0.46 expected. Third-quarter results are set for November 12, 2026.

Analyst revision and earnings dates

UBS lifted its StoneCo price target from USD 13.00 to USD 15.00 on October 15, 2026.
StoneCo reported adjusted earnings per share of USD 0.47 versus USD 0.46 expected for the second quarter of 2026.
StoneCo scheduled its third-quarter 2026 results for November 12, 2026.

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StoneCo (ISIN KYG851581069) saw UBS raise its price target from USD 13.00 to USD 15.00 on October 15, 2026, while retaining a Buy rating, according to Markets Insider. The target lies 33.16 percent above StoneCo's USD 11.28 Nasdaq quote from October 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET.

Target revision resets the debate

The UBS action gives StoneCo a fresh valuation reference after a volatile stretch for the Brazilian financial technology company. Its Buy stance remained unchanged, making the move a target increase rather than a rating change.

StoneCo provides payments, banking and credit services to merchants in Brazil, according to StoneCo. The business mix means that credit quality and transaction activity remain central to how investors assess the higher target.

Three dated steps for StoneCo

On August 13, 2026, StoneCo reported adjusted earnings per share of USD 0.47 against a USD 0.46 consensus estimate, according to ScanX. On October 8, 2026, StoneCo announced that it would publish third-quarter results on November 12, 2026, according to CEO.CA. UBS then raised its target on October 15, 2026, according to Markets Insider.

Which dates matter next?

StoneCo's quiet period for third-quarter results is scheduled to begin on October 28, 2026, followed by the earnings release and conference call on November 12, 2026, according to CEO.CA. The conference call is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET on that date.

What does the target change mean?

The USD 15.00 target is 33.16 percent above the October 16 Nasdaq quote of USD 11.28. That comparison leaves the November results as the next measurable test of whether the upgraded valuation can be supported by operating performance.

Nasdaq context for StoneCo

StoneCo's market capitalization was USD 2.6 billion as of October 16, 2026, while its 52-week range was USD 8.95 to USD 19.64. The company reported USD 7.4 billion in cash at the end of the second quarter of 2026, according to standardized financial data.

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