Group 1 - The S&P 500 Financials index has increased approximately 12% year to date, underperforming the benchmark S&P 500 index which has risen about 13% [1] - Nu Holdings has significantly outperformed both the broader market and the financials sector, with its stock rising 56% this year [2][8] - In Q2, Nu Holdings achieved a year-over-year sales growth of 42% on a currency-adjusted basis and added 4.1 million new customers, resulting in a 17% year-over-year growth in user numbers [4] Group 2 - Nu Holdings has a gross margin of 42.2%, indicating potential for further margin expansion alongside strong sales growth [5] - The company has solidified its position as a leading fintech services provider in Brazil and Latin America, ending the last quarter with 122.7 million users on its platform [4] - Despite its strong performance, Nu Holdings was not included in a list of the top 10 stocks recommended by The Motley Fool Stock Advisor [6][8]
1 Reason Nu Holdings (NU) Is One of the Best Financial Stocks You Can Buy Today