Fintech Stock Up 52% as Investor Trims $5 Million From This Brazilian Payments Leader

Core Insights - 14B Capital Management sold 322,000 shares of StoneCo for an estimated value of $5.39 million, reflecting a decrease in the quarter-end position value by $8.60 million due to share reductions and price fluctuations [1][2] Company Overview - StoneCo's current share price is $13.84, with a market capitalization of $3.6 billion and a trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue of $2.59 billion. The company reported a net income loss of $219.08 million TTM [4] - StoneCo operates in the Brazilian fintech sector, focusing on empowering merchants through technology-driven financial services, facilitating efficient electronic transactions across various channels [5] Financial Performance - For 2025, StoneCo generated an adjusted gross profit of approximately R$6.3 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of about 13.5%. Adjusted basic earnings per share rose over 33% to R$9.71, with total payment volume reaching R$560.9 billion, up 9% from 2024 [9] Investment Context - Following the sale, StoneCo constitutes 7.2% of 14B Capital Management's reportable assets under management, with the fund still holding approximately $9 million worth of shares, indicating continued confidence in the stock [6][10] - StoneCo's performance has outpaced the S&P 500, with a 52% increase in share price over the past year compared to the index's roughly 20% gain [6]