Nu Holdings Ltd. - NU STOCK NEWS

Despegar.com, Corp. (NYSE: DESP), Latin America's leading travel technology company, and Nubank (NYSE: NU), the largest digital banking platform outside Asia, have announced the integration of NuPay as a new payment option on Despegar's travel platform. This strategic collaboration offers multiple benefits:

• Despegar gains access to Nubank's 95.5 million Brazilian customers
• Nubank's customers get access to Despegar's travel services with increased spending limits and enhanced purchasing power
• The partnership aims to create a more streamlined payment process, potentially boosting Despegar's conversion rates
• Both companies can capitalize on their strengths, delivering enhanced value to customers and opening new opportunities

This integration combines Nubank's extensive customer base with Despegar's travel services, aiming to improve the overall user experience.

Nu, a leading fintech company, has achieved remarkable success in Mexico, surpassing 8 million customers and $3.3 billion in deposits within a year of launching Cuenta. This exceeds Nu's performance in Brazil at a similar stage. Mexico's high GDP per capita and low financial inclusion make it a significant opportunity for Nu's expansion strategy. Cristina Junqueira, Co-founder and CGO, highlights Mexico as Nu's top business priority for 2024.

Nu's success extends to Colombia, with over 500,000 customers and $500 million in deposits shortly after launch. The company has invested over $1.4 billion in Mexico, making it a major foreign investor in the Mexican financial sector. Nu is pursuing a local banking license to expand its services and is optimistic about the regulatory process.

Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU) reported strong Q2 2024 financial results, showcasing significant growth and profitability. Net income doubled year-over-year to $487 million, with a 28% ROE. The customer base expanded to 104.5 million, a 25% YoY increase. Revenue surged 65% YoY to $2.8 billion, while gross profit rose 88% YoY to $1.4 billion. The company's efficiency ratio improved to 32%, positioning Nu as one of the most efficient financial services companies globally.

Nu's international expansion continues, with strong growth in Mexico and Colombia. The company's multi-product platform saw significant adoption across credit cards, NuAccounts, and personal loans. Despite substantial investments in future products and geographic expansion, Nu maintains a strong capital position with $2.4 billion in excess cash at the holding level.

Nubank has acquired Hyperplane, a Silicon Valley-based data intelligence firm, to enhance its AI-driven digital banking platform. Hyperplane, founded in 2022 by Daniel Silva, Felipe Lamounier, Rohan Ramanath, and Felipe Meneses, specializes in using proprietary foundation models for financial services. This acquisition will enable Nubank to offer more personalized and data-driven financial products by integrating Hyperplane’s AI systems, which can process unstructured data at scale. CEO David Vélez emphasizes that this move will significantly improve customer experiences, providing customized financial advice and more efficient services. Hyperplane’s technology will be integrated immediately, driving innovative improvements from day one.

Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU) released its Q1 2024 financial results, highlighting significant growth and profitability. The company reported a net income of $379 million, up from $142 million in Q1 2023, with an annualized ROE of 23%. Revenue surged to $2.7 billion, marking a 64% increase year-over-year.

The customer base grew by 5.5 million in Q1 2024, reaching 99.3 million globally by March 31, 2024. Monthly Average Revenue per Active Customer (ARPAC) increased to $11.4, a 30% YoY growth. Nu's efficiency ratio stood strong at 32.1%, and its gross profit reached a record high of $1.18 billion, a 76% increase from the previous year.

In Brazil, the customer base reached 91.8 million, with substantial growth also seen in Mexico and Colombia. The company's interest-earning portfolio rose to $9.7 billion, and total deposits increased to $24.3 billion. Nu continues to invest in expanding its product portfolio and geographic presence.

Nubank, the digital banking platform, surpasses 100 million customers in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, marking a significant milestone outside of Asia. The company reports record financial results with over US$1 billion in net profit and US$8 billion in revenues in 2023. Nubank's NPS is three times higher than competitors, showcasing high customer satisfaction. The company's mission of simplifying finance through technology has saved customers $11 billion in banking fees and 440 million hours in service queues. Nubank's 100 million campaign celebrates real customer stories, highlighting their empowerment and the company's commitment to improving lives.

Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NU) reported strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 financial results, with $8 billion in revenues and $1 billion in net profit in 2023. The company added 4.8 million customers in Q4'23, reaching 93.9 million globally. Nu's monthly average revenue per active customer grew to $10.6 in Q4'23, with an 83.1% activity rate. Net income for Q4'23 was $360.9 million, with revenues surging to $2.4 billion. Nu continues to invest in growth avenues to surpass 100 million customers in 2024.

Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NU) released its Third Quarter 2023 financial results, showcasing remarkable growth and profitability. With 90 million customers globally and $2.1 billion in revenue, Nu continues to expand its digital financial services platform. Key highlights include a 53% revenue increase, 18% ARPAC growth, and a 35.0% efficiency ratio. The company also achieved an annualized ROE of 21% and an adjusted net income of $356 million.

S&P Global Ratings assigns BB- international rating to Nu Financeira and Nu Holdings