Bank of America Securities analyst Mario Pierry reiterated a Buy rating on Stoneco (STNE – Research Report) yesterday and set a price target of $15.00.
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Mario Pierry has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors, including Stoneco’s strategic move to potentially sell its software business, Linx, to Totvs. This exclusivity agreement, although non-binding, marks a significant step toward divesting an asset that has posed integration challenges since its acquisition in 2021.
Furthermore, the recent impairment charge on Linx has reduced its equity value, making a successful sale potentially beneficial for Stoneco. The market currently assigns little value to Linx, but Pierry estimates its worth to be between R$2.8-3.8bn, representing a substantial portion of Stoneco’s market capitalization. A successful divestment could enhance Stoneco’s stock value and support further capital distribution, justifying the Buy rating.
In another report released on April 21, Citi also upgraded the stock to a Buy with a $15.00 price target.