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Evertec’s Sinqia Faces Security Breach in Pix System

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  • Evertec’s Brazilian subsidiary, Sinqia, identified unauthorized activity in its Pix payment system.
  • The incident involved R$710 million and halted transactions, with impacts still uncertain.
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Evertec’s Sinqia Faces Security Breach in Pix System

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An announcement from Evertec ( (EVTC) ) is now available.

On August 29, 2025, Sinqia S.A., a Brazilian subsidiary of Evertec, identified unauthorized activity in its Pix real-time payment system, leading to a halt in transaction processing. The incident, involving approximately R$710 million in unauthorized transactions, was linked to exploited credentials of legitimate IT vendors. While some funds have been recovered, the Brazilian Central Bank has yet to approve the resumption of operations. The incident’s financial and reputational impacts are still uncertain, and the company is working to address potential liabilities and insurance coverage.

The most recent analyst rating on (EVTC) stock is a Buy with a $42.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Evertec stock, see the EVTC Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on EVTC Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, EVTC is a Outperform.

Evertec’s strong financial performance, positive technical indicators, and strategic corporate actions contribute to a solid stock score. The company’s robust revenue growth, efficient cash flow management, and strategic expansion in Latin America and Brazil are significant strengths. While the valuation is fair, the modest dividend yield is a minor drawback. Overall, Evertec presents a compelling investment opportunity with positive growth prospects.

To see Spark’s full report on EVTC stock, click here.

More about Evertec

Evertec, Inc. operates in the financial technology industry, providing a range of services including transaction processing and payment solutions. The company has a focus on the Latin American market, with a subsidiary, Sinqia S.A., operating in Brazil.

Average Trading Volume: 324,282

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: $2.28B

Find detailed analytics on EVTC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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