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StoneCo Launches New R$2 Billion Share Buyback After Fully Distributing 2024 Excess Capital

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  • StoneCo’s board authorized a new R$2 billion share repurchase program on December 18, 2025.
  • The company has fully returned R$3 billion of 2024 excess capital via share buybacks, reinforcing its shareholder-return strategy.
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StoneCo Launches New R$2 Billion Share Buyback After Fully Distributing 2024 Excess Capital

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An announcement from Stoneco ( (STNE) ) is now available.

On December 22, 2025, StoneCo announced that its board had approved a new share repurchase program, authorized on December 18, 2025, allowing the company to buy back up to R$2 billion of its outstanding Class A common shares with no set expiration date, replacing a prior program under which it had repurchased 21,872,021 shares at an average price of US$16.34 per share for a total of R$1.95 billion. The company also confirmed it has now fully distributed the R$3 billion in excess capital generated from its 2024 results through share buybacks, underscoring its commitment to returning surplus capital to shareholders when it lacks immediate value-accretive investment opportunities, and said it will update investors on excess capital from 2025 results in its upcoming fourth-quarter 2025 earnings release.

The most recent analyst rating on (STNE) stock is a Buy with a $20.00 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., listed on Nasdaq, is a financial technology provider that serves merchants with integrated payments, banking, credit and software solutions designed to enable seamless commerce across multiple channels and support business growth.

Average Trading Volume: 6,478,852

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: $3.88B

See more data about STNE stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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