Morais Silvio Jose Sells Shares of StoneCo Ltd.
Morais Silvio Jose sold 9,000 shares of StoneCo Ltd. on June 12, 2026, valued at $101,610.
Key Points
- Morais Silvio Jose sold 9,000 shares of StoneCo Ltd. on June 12, 2026, valued at $101,610.
- StoneCo Ltd. has a market cap of $2.67 billion, a P/E ratio of 4.03, and a beta of 1.60.
- Analysts have mixed views on STNE, with JP Morgan maintaining a 'buy' rating and Citigroup downgrading to 'hold'.
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On June 12, 2026, Morais Silvio Jose sold 9,000 shares of StoneCo Ltd. (NasdaqGS: STNE), a financial technology company. The shares were sold at an average price of $11.29, totaling $101,610. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading scheme.
Insider Buying and Selling at StoneCo Ltd.
Morais Silvio Jose's recent sale of 9,000 shares is noteworthy. Previously, on May 7, 2026, he bought 6,785 shares. Other insiders have also been active: CFO and IR Officer Ventura Salgado Diego bought 22,490 shares on May 15, 2026, and Chief Risk Officer Ilg Thomas Gregor acquired 34,089 shares on May 7, 2026.
Other Institutional Activity in StoneCo Ltd.
BlackRock, Inc. increased its position in StoneCo Ltd. by 3,875,556 shares, reaching a total of 35,742,213 shares valued at about $504.68 million. FMR LLC made a significant addition, boosting its holdings by 4,392,651 shares to 9,996,887 shares worth approximately $141.16 million. SPX Gestao de Recursos Ltda also increased its stake by 2,491,394 shares, now holding 7,728,014 shares valued at $109.12 million.
StoneCo Ltd. Stock Up 13.2%
Shares of StoneCo Ltd. traded around $11.26. The company boasts a market capitalization of $2.67 billion and a P/E ratio of 4.03. The stock has a beta of 1.60, indicating it is more volatile than the market. Over the past year, the stock's price ranged from a low of $9.45 to a high of $19.95. StoneCo's 50-day moving average is $11.97, while the 200-day moving average is $15.25. The company's current ratio is 1.34, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 133.64.
Recent Earnings
StoneCo Ltd. reported revenue of $13.54 billion, reflecting a growth of 4.3%. The company achieved a net margin of 25.95% and a return on equity of 30.7%. Earnings per share stood at $2.73. The next earnings release is expected on August 13, 2026.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On May 27, 2026, JP Morgan maintained its 'buy' rating on StoneCo Ltd. with a price target of $16.50. Citigroup downgraded the stock to 'hold' with a target price of $11.00 on May 15, 2026. BTIG also maintained a 'buy' rating, setting a target of $15.00 on the same day. The consensus target price is $17.56, based on 16 analyst opinions.
About StoneCo Ltd.
StoneCo Ltd. is a technology company based in George Town, Cayman Islands. It provides financial technology and software solutions to merchants and partners in Brazil. The company offers a range of services, including payment processing, digital banking, and credit solutions. Founded in 2012, StoneCo serves online and offline clients through brands like Stone, tonstone, and paggar.me. The company is led by CEO Mr. Mateus Scherer Schwening.
Bottom Line
Insider activity at StoneCo Ltd. shows a mix of buying and selling, with Morais Silvio Jose's recent share sale being a key move. The company's strong financial performance and analyst interest make it a stock to watch. However, remember that insider transactions and analyst ratings are just pieces of the larger investment puzzle.
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