Stone accelerates growth, recovering profitability, and reports record revenue of BRL 2.07 billion in 1Q22, with 138.6% increase year over year
StoneCo Ltd (Nasdaq: STNE) reported a record revenue of BRL 2.07 billion in Q1 2022, marking a 138.6% year-over-year increase. The company exceeded guidance by 16% and experienced 10x pre-tax earnings growth from the previous quarter. Revenues from Financial Services and Software saw remarkable increases of 107.8% and 955.6% respectively. The total payment volume surged by 63.1%, driven by a significant customer base expansion to 1.9 million users. Stone projects further growth in Q2 with expected revenues between BRL 2.15 billion and BRL 2.2 billion.
- Total revenues reached BRL 2.07 billion, a 138.6% increase year-over-year.
- Exceeded revenue guidance by 16%.
- Pre-tax earnings grew from BRL 17.2 million to BRL 163.1 million sequentially.
- Financial Services revenues increased by 107.8% to BRL 1.7 billion.
- Software revenues surged by 955.6% to BRL 326.6 million.
- Total payment volume (TPV) grew by 63.1% to BRL 83.2 billion.
- Customer base expanded to 1.9 million users, a 93.3% increase.
- Take rate improved from 1.71% to 2.06%.
- None.
Company exceeds forecasts with pre-tax earnings
SÃO PAULO, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- StoneCo Ltd (Nasdaq: STNE) total revenues reached BRL 2.07 billion in 2022's first quarter, a
Adjusted EBT (earnings before taxes) grew from BRL17.2 million in the fourth quarter to BRL163.1 million in the first quarter of 2022. The positive performance results from the combination of a strong increase in total revenue, despite seasonality, and effective control of costs and expenses. Adjusted net income in the first quarter was BRL132.2 million, four times higher than BRL33.7 million reported in the previous quarter.
"The pricing initiatives have gained traction and we have raised the quality of our customer base. We are at a time of inflection for the company, with significant improvement in profitability," says Stone CEO, Thiago Piau.
The company reported the results of its Financial Services and Software businesses separately. "This separation is in line with our business strategy and offers greater clarity and transparency about our performance in each segment," he adds.
Stone recorded a
Stone projects a total revenue of BRL2.15 billion to BRL2.2 billion in Q222, with a
To continue evolving the business, improving its governance and reaching higher levels of efficiency, Stone announces the arrival of new professionals. Marcus Fontoura takes over as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), after stints at Microsoft, Google, Yahoo and IBM. Thomas Gregor, currently in garden leave, has more than 30 years' experience in financial services as risk director for small and medium-sized companies at Santander Brasil, will be Head of Credit in the second half of the year. Osmar Castellani takes over as VP of Finance in the Software Division. He has extensive experience in Investment Banking, with stints at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse.
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