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An announcement from Stoneco ( (STNE) ) is now available.
On January 7, 2026, StoneCo announced a major leadership reshuffle centered on the resignation of CEO Pedro Zinner, effective March 2026, for personal reasons, after a three-year tenure in which he led a strategic pivot that included divesting non-core assets such as Linx, streamlining operations, tightening capital allocation and expanding the firm’s evolution from a pure payments player into a broader financial services platform for Brazilian entrepreneurs. To maintain strategic continuity and governance stability, the board plans to nominate Zinner to join the board and, subject to shareholder approval, become its next chairman, while current CFO and Investor Relations Officer Mateus Scherer will be promoted to CEO in March 2026, treasury executive Diego Salgado will step up as CFO and Investor Relations Officer, senior executive Lia Matos will depart and continue as an advisor, and, following completion of the Linx divestiture, Sandro Bassili is expected to assume the role of chief operating officer, signaling an emphasis on internal succession, execution discipline and long-term value creation for shareholders.
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. is a leading Brazilian financial technology company that provides merchants with payments, banking, credit and software solutions, enabling them to conduct commerce seamlessly across multiple channels and supporting the growth of their businesses.
Average Trading Volume: 6,171,379
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $4.12B
Find detailed analytics on STNE stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.