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StoneCo Closes Linx Sale After Unconditional CADE Approval

Story Highlights
  • StoneCo has closed the sale of Linx after securing unrestricted antitrust approval from Brazil’s CADE on February 20, 2026.
  • Following the Linx divestiture, StoneCo will rely on software partnerships and native integrated solutions, with details on proceeds use to come in its March 2, 2026 earnings call.
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StoneCo Closes Linx Sale After Unconditional CADE Approval

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Stoneco ( (STNE) ) just unveiled an update.

StoneCo Ltd., a Brazilian-focused fintech headquartered in the Cayman Islands, has built an ecosystem that integrates payments, banking, credit, and business management software to help merchants operate and grow across physical and digital channels. Its model combines financial services with software partnerships and native horizontal solutions embedded in the broader Stone platform.

On February 27, 2026, StoneCo announced it had successfully closed the sale of Linx after all conditions were met, including unconditional approval from Brazil’s antitrust authority CADE on February 20, 2026. The company said it will continue to address clients’ software needs through partnerships and its own integrated solutions, and plans to detail how the sale proceeds will be allocated during its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call on March 2, 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (STNE) stock is a Buy with a $22.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Stoneco stock, see the STNE Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on STNE Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, STNE is a Neutral.

Stoneco’s overall stock score reflects its financial challenges, particularly in profitability and cash flow, which are significant concerns. While technical indicators suggest some bearish momentum, the earnings call provides a cautiously optimistic outlook with strong EPS growth and capital returns. However, valuation remains a key risk due to the negative P/E ratio.

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

More about Stoneco

StoneCo Ltd. is a financial technology company that provides merchants with integrated payments, banking, and credit solutions to support commerce across multiple channels. The company focuses on empowering small and medium-sized businesses in Brazil through a digital ecosystem that combines financial services with software-based business management tools.

Average Trading Volume: 5,558,699

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $4.64B

For detailed information about STNE stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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