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6-K 1 a6k_1q26.htm 6-K Document
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of March 2026
Commission File Number: 001-38714
STONECO LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
4th Floor, Harbour Place
103 South Church Street, P.O. Box 10240
Grand Cayman, KY1-1002, Cayman Islands
+55 (11) 3004-9680
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F ☑            Form 40-F ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
This report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the registration statement on Form S-8 (Registration Number: 333265382) of StoneCo Ltd. and to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.



EXHIBIT INDEX



SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
StoneCo Ltd.
By: /s/ Diego Ventura Salgado
Name: Diego Ventura Salgado
Title: Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer
Date: May 14, 2026

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Unaudited Interim
Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements
March 31, 2026
with report on review of interim condensed consolidated financial information



Index to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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Report on review of interim condensed consolidated financial information

To the Shareholders and Management of
StoneCo Ltd.
Introduction
We have reviewed the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements of StoneCo Ltd. (the “Company”) as at March 31, 2026 which comprise the interim consolidated statement of financial position as at March 31, 2026 and the related interim consolidated statements of profit or loss, other comprehensive income (loss), changes in equity and cash flows for the three months period then ended and explanatory notes.
Management is responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim condensed consolidated financial information in accordance with IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting, issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim condensed consolidated financial information based on our review.
Scope of review
We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements 2410 - Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity.
A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting, issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
Emphasis of matter - Discontinued operations
We draw attention to Note 20 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, which describes that, in the second quarter of 2025 the Company’s investments in certain subsidiaries were classified as non-current assets held for sale, as discontinued operations. As a result, the corresponding interim consolidated statement of profit or loss, for the three months period ended March 31, 2025, presented for comparison purposes, has been adjusted and is being restated as required by IFRS 5 – Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations. Our conclusion is not modified in respect of this matter.

São Paulo, May 13, 2026.
ERNST & YOUNG
Auditores Independentes S/S Ltda.
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Unaudited interim consolidated statement of financial position
As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
Unaudited interim consolidated statement of financial position as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025
Notes March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 4 6,092,289  4,821,703 
Short-term investments 5.1 4,117,711  1,119,136 
Financial assets from banking solutions 5.5 882,107  1,855,796 
Accounts receivable from card issuers 5.2.1 37,843,288  41,275,188 
Trade accounts receivable 5.3.1 245,638  222,501 
Credit portfolio 5.4 2,249,198  2,008,436 
Recoverable taxes 7 471,126  690,285 
Derivative financial instruments 5.7 37,004  58,554 
Other assets 6 441,929  372,634 
52,380,290  52,424,233 
Assets classified as held for sale 20.1 —  4,022,823 
52,380,290  56,447,056 
Non-current assets
Long-term investments 5.1 24,698  24,586 
Accounts receivable from card issuers 5.2.1 160,759  146,776 
Trade accounts receivable 5.3.1 22,839  21,874 
Credit portfolio 5.4 454,883  438,380 
Derivative financial instruments 5.7 5,051  11,464 
Deferred tax assets 8.2 2,755,064  1,256,150 
Investment in associates 70,971  71,614 
Property and equipment 9.1 1,742,060  1,725,506 
Intangible assets 10.1 2,003,827  1,986,935 
Other assets 6 247,718  166,555 
7,487,870  5,849,840 
Total assets 59,868,160  62,296,896 
(continued)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Unaudited interim consolidated statement of financial position
As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
Notes March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025
Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities
Retail deposits 5.6.1 10,088,857  11,090,985 
Accounts payable to clients 5.2.2 17,740,745  18,081,964 
Trade accounts payable 819,015  848,341 
Institutional deposits and marketable debt securities 5.6.2 5,002,621  5,777,314 
Other debt instruments 5.6.2 3,848,937  2,866,445 
Labor and social security liabilities 366,364  536,364 
Taxes payable 891,727  899,270 
Derivative financial instruments 5.7 318,890  94,871 
Other liabilities 164,529  215,497 
39,241,685  40,411,051 
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale 20.1 —  793,006 
39,241,685  41,204,057 
Non-current liabilities
Accounts payable to clients 5.2.2 89,790  72,383 
Institutional deposits and marketable debt securities 5.6.2 3,952,280  4,578,162 
Other debt instruments 5.6.2 3,043,805  4,360,144 
Derivative financial instruments 5.7 260,868  176,166 
Deferred tax liabilities 8.2 415,531  309,136 
Provision for contingencies 12.1 233,176  214,914 
Labor and social security liabilities 75,971  82,869 
Other liabilities 272,383  264,294 
8,343,804  10,058,068 
Total liabilities 47,585,489  51,262,125 
Equity
Issued capital 13.1 76  76 
Capital reserve 13.2 9,812,800  14,181,160 
Treasury shares 13.3 (748,371) (4,591,288)
Other comprehensive income (loss) 13.5 (502,438) (536,073)
Retained earnings 3,679,867  1,973,342 
12,241,934  11,027,217 
Other comprehensive income (loss) associated with assets held for sale 20.1 —  (32,201)
Equity attributable to controlling shareholders 12,241,934  10,995,016 
Non-controlling interests 40,737  39,755 
Total equity 12,282,671  11,034,771 
Total liabilities and equity 59,868,160  62,296,896 
(concluded)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Unaudited interim consolidated statement of profit or loss
For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)
Unaudited interim consolidated statement of profit or loss for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
Three months ended March 31,

Notes 2026
2025
(Recasted)
Continuing operations
Net revenue from transaction activities and other services 15.1 481,424  660,748
Net revenue from subscription services and equipment rental 15.1 251,818  215,865
Financial income 15.1 2,582,242  2,303,055
Other financial income 15.1 262,540  181,134
Total revenue and income from continuing operations 3,578,024 3,360,802
Cost of services 16 (988,982) (785,792)
Administrative expenses 16 (210,524) (207,784)
Selling expenses 16 (543,086) (527,354)
Financial expenses, net 17 (1,104,615) (1,086,966)
Other income (expenses), net 16 (103,091) (125,230)
(2,950,298) (2,733,126)
Gain (loss) on investment in associates (707) 361
Profit before income taxes from continuing operations 627,019  628,037 
Current income tax and social contribution 8.1 (249,962) (123,364)
Deferred income tax and social contribution 8.1 1,403,220  7,005
Net income for the period from continuing operations 1,780,277  511,678 
Net income (loss) for the period from discontinued operations 20.1 (68,938) 5,069
Net income for the period 1,711,339  516,747 
Net income attributable to:
Controlling shareholders from continuing operations 1,775,463  510,845 
Non-controlling interests from continuing operations 4,814  833 
1,780,277  511,678 
Controlling shareholders from discontinued operations (68,938) 3,613 
Non-controlling interests from discontinued operations —  1,456 
(68,938) 5,069 
Earnings per share of continuing operations
Basic earnings per share for the period attributable to controlling shareholders (in Brazilian reais) 14.2 7.17 1.83
Diluted earnings per share for the period attributable to controlling shareholders (in Brazilian reais)
14.2 7.01 1.79
Earnings per share of discontinued operations
Basic earnings (loss) per share for the period attributable to controlling shareholders (in Brazilian reais)
14.2 (0.28) 0.01
Diluted earnings (loss) per share for the period attributable to controlling shareholders (in Brazilian reais)
14.2 (0.27) 0.01
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Unaudited interim consolidated statement of other comprehensive income (loss)
For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
Unaudited interim consolidated statement of other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
Three months ended March 31,
Notes 2026 2025
Net income for the period 1,711,339  516,747 
Other comprehensive income ("OCI")
Other comprehensive income (loss) that may be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:
Changes in the fair value of accounts receivable from card issuers 19.1.1 68,423  (148,636)
Tax on changes in the fair value of accounts receivable from card issuers 8.2 (15,664) 50,536 
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations 7,940  (6,954)
Changes in the fair value of cash flow hedge (15,675) 14,827 
Tax on changes in the fair value of cash flow hedge 8.2 4,963  (5,990)
Net monetary position in hyperinflationary economies —  6,990 
Other comprehensive income (loss) that were reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:
Reclassification to profit or loss of accumulated exchange differences on disposal of foreign operation 14,959  — 
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period 64,946  (89,227)
Total comprehensive income for the period 1,776,285  427,520 
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Controlling shareholders 1,772,361  425,373 
Non-controlling interests 3,924  2,147 
Total comprehensive income for the period 1,776,285  427,520 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Unaudited interim consolidated statement of changes in equity
For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
Unaudited interim consolidated statement of changes in equity for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
Attributable to owners of the parent
Capital reserve
Notes Issued capital Additional paid-in capital Transactions among shareholders Special reserve Other reserves Total Treasury shares Other comprehensive income Other comprehensive income associated with assets held for sale Retained
earnings
(accumulated losses)
Total Non-controlling interests Total
Balance as of December 31, 2024 76  13,825,325  (581,416) 61,127  910,176  14,215,212  (1,805,896) (287,048) —  (346,360) 11,775,984  51,298  11,827,282 
Net income for the period —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  514,458  514,458  2,289  516,747 
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period —  —  —  —  —  —  —  (89,085) —  —  (89,085) (142) (89,227)
Total comprehensive income —  —  —  —  —  —  —  (89,085) —  514,458  425,373  2,147  427,520 
Repurchase of shares —  —  —  —  —  —  (843,411) —  —  —  (843,411) —  (843,411)
Share-based payments —  —  —  —  62,204  62,204  —  —  —  —  62,204  —  62,204 
Shares delivered under share-based payment arrangements —  —  (41,017) —  —  (41,017) 41,017  —  —  —  —  —  — 
Equity transaction related to put options over non-controlling interest —  —  —  —  (3,857) (3,857) —  —  —  —  (3,857) 475  (3,382)
Dividends paid —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  (3,039) (3,039)
Balance as of March 31, 2025 76  13,825,325  (622,433) 61,127  968,523  14,232,542  (2,608,290) (376,133) —  168,098  11,416,293  50,881  11,467,174 
Balance as of December 31, 2025 76  13,825,325  (783,058) 61,127  1,077,766  14,181,160  (4,591,288) (536,073) (32,201) 1,973,342  10,995,016  39,755  11,034,771 
Net income for the period —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  1,706,525  1,706,525  4,814  1,711,339 
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period —  —  —  —  —  —  —  33,635  32,201  —  65,836  (890) 64,946 
Total comprehensive income —  —  —  —  —  —  —  33,635  32,201  1,706,525  1,772,361  3,924  1,776,285 
Repurchase of shares 13.3 —  —  —  —  —  —  (531,843) —  —  —  (531,843) —  (531,843)
Share-based payments —  —  —  —  20,332  20,332  —  —  —  —  20,332  —  20,332 
Cancellation of shares
13.3
—  (4,283,325) —  —  —  (4,283,325) 4,283,325  —  —  —  —  —  — 
Shares delivered under share-based payment arrangements —  —  (91,435) —  —  (91,435) 91,435  —  —  —  —  —  — 
Equity transaction related to put options over non controlling interest —  —  —  —  (13,932) (13,932) —  —  —  —  (13,932) 8,979  (4,953)
Dividends paid —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  (11,921) (11,921)
Balance as of March 31, 2026 76  9,542,000  (874,493) 61,127  1,084,166  9,812,800  (748,371) (502,438) —  3,679,867  12,241,934  40,737  12,282,671 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Unaudited interim consolidated statement of cash flows
For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
Unaudited interim consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
Three months ended March 31,
Notes 2026 2025
Operating activities
Net income for the period 1,711,339  516,747 
Adjustments to reconcile net income for the period to net cash flows:
Depreciation and amortization 9.2 237,886  258,399 
Deferred income tax and social contribution
8.2/20.1
(1,389,045) (12,198)
Gain (loss) on investment in associates 707  (361)
Accrued interest, monetary and exchange variations, net 313,708  174,258 
Provision for contingencies 12.1 30,037  24,435 
Share-based payments expenses 18.1.1 111,332  87,129 
Allowance for expected credit losses 216,088  45,443 
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, equipment and intangible assets 19.2.5 1,694  (4,152)
Effect of applying hyperinflation accounting (10,196) 6,987 
Loss (gain) on sale of subsidiary 28,717  — 
Fair value adjustment in financial instruments at FVPL 19.2.1 (26,775) 69,706 
Fair value adjustment in derivatives (5,623) (73,186)
Working capital adjustments:
Accounts receivable from card issuers 3,901,069  (4,848,963)
Receivables from related parties 2,929  152 
Recoverable taxes 454,287  (44,390)
Prepaid expenses (160,922) (99,691)
Trade accounts receivable, banking solutions and other assets (68,094) 6,343,218 
Credit portfolio (154,580) (147,372)
Accounts payable to clients (2,645,335) (2,956,000)
Taxes payable (179,670) 162,294 
Labor and social security liabilities (294,734) (162,591)
Payment of contingencies 12.1 (17,037) (13,747)
Trade accounts payable and other liabilities (140,071) 23,601 
Interest paid
(427,522) (143,852)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Unaudited interim consolidated statement of cash flows
For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
Three months ended March 31,
Notes 2026 2025
Interest income received, net of costs 19.2.2 1,890,763  1,526,503 
Income tax paid (37,633) (108,038)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 3,343,319  624,331 
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment 19.2.3 (183,880) (180,218)
Purchases and development of intangible assets 19.2.4 (98,571) (107,297)
Proceeds from (investment in) short-term investments, net (2,984,704) 374,089 
Sale of subsidiary, net of cash disposed 3,090,424  — 
Proceeds from the disposal of non-current assets 19.2.5 (331) 17 
Receipt from the sale of interest in subsidiaries 5,000  — 
Payment of interest in subsidiaries acquired —  (7,283)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (172,062) 79,308 
Financing activities
Proceeds from institutional deposits and marketable debt securities 5.6.2 374,000  989,426 
Payment of institutional deposits and marketable debt securities 5.6.2 (1,949,416) (726,988)
Proceeds from other debt instruments, except lease 5.6.2 280,371  1,514,936 
Payment of other debt instruments, except lease 5.6.2 (266,295) (1,175,449)
Payment of principal portion of leases liabilities 5.6.2 (21,475) (24,062)
Repurchase of own shares 13.3 (531,843) (843,411)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests (11,921) (3,039)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (2,126,579) (268,587)
Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents (4,735) (12,344)
Change in cash and cash equivalents 1,039,943  422,708 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 4 5,052,346  5,227,654 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 4 6,092,289  5,650,362 
Change in cash and cash equivalents 1,039,943  422,708 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2026
1.    Operations
StoneCo Ltd. (the “Company”), is a Cayman Islands exempted company with limited liability, incorporated on March 11, 2014. The registered office of the Company is located at 4th Floor, Harbour Place 103 South Church Street, P.O. Box 10240 Grand Cayman E9 KY1-1002.
André Street, one of the co-founders of the Company, controls directly and indirectly 2.33% of Class A common shares and 100.00% of Class B common shares as of March 31, 2026. Accordingly, André Street directly and indirectly controls 7.97% of outstanding common shares and 39.45% of the combined voting power of common shares.
The Company’s shares are publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol STNE.
The Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Group”), is a leading provider of financial technology solutions that empower merchants to conduct commerce seamlessly across multiple channels and help them grow their businesses with payments, banking and credit.
2.    Basis of preparation and changes to the Group’s accounting policies and estimates
2.1.    Basis of preparation
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2026 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting, issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”), on the basis that it will continue to operate as a going concern.
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in Brazilian Reais (“R$”), and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand (R$ 000), except when otherwise indicated.
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Group’s annual consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2025.
The accounting policies adopted in this interim reporting period are consistent with those of the previous financial year.
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were approved by the Audit Committee on May 13, 2026.
2.2.    Estimates
The preparation of the Group’s interim financial statements requires management to make judgments and estimates and to adopt assumptions that affect the amounts presented of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities at the financial statement date. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Judgments, estimates and assumptions are frequently revised, and any effects are recognized in the revision period and in any future affected periods. The objective of these revisions is mitigating the risk of material differences between the estimated and actual results in the future.
In preparing these interim condensed consolidated financial statements, the significant judgments and estimates made by management in applying the Group’s accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those from the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
2.3. New standards and amendments to standards and interpretations adopted
•Annual Improvements to IFRS accounting Standards – Volume 11: In July 2024, IASB issued nine narrow scope amendments as part of its periodic maintenance of IFRS accounting standards. The amendments include clarifications, simplifications, corrections or changes to improve consistency in IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards, IFRS 7 Financial instruments: Disclosure and its accompanying Guidance on implementing IFRS 7, IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements and IAS 7 Statements of Cash Flows.
•IFRS 9 - Financial instruments and IFRS 7 - Financial instruments: Disclosures: On 30 May 2024, IASB issued Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments which amended IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures (the “Amendments”). The Amendments provide additional guidance and clarity on the following specific matters: date of recognition and write-off of financial instruments and significant characteristics in the assessment of "sole payments of principal and interest" (SPPI Test) for financial assets, and guidance on the assessment of contractual cash flows for financial assets with environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) and similar features. In addition, the amendments add disclosures relating to equity instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income and financial instruments linked to contingent events.
The application of these accounting standards as of January 1, 2026, had no significant impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements.
3.    Group information
3.1.    Subsidiaries
In accordance with IFRS 10 - Consolidated Financial Statements, subsidiaries are all entities in which the Company holds control.
The following table shows the main consolidated entities, which correspond to the Group’s most relevant operating vehicles.
% of Group's equity interest
Entity name Main activities March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025
Stone Instituição de Pagamento S.A. (“Stone IP”) Merchant acquiring 100.00 100.00
Pagar.me S.A. (“Pagar.me”) Merchant acquiring 100.00 100.00
Stone Corporate SPE S.A. ("Stone Corporate") Financial services 100.00 100.00
Stone Sociedade de Crédito Direto S.A. (“Stone SCD”) Financial services 100.00 100.00
Stone Sociedade de Crédito, Financiamento e Investimento S.A. ("Stone SCFI") Financial services 100.00 100.00
Tapso Fundo de Investimento em Direitos Creditórios Responsabilidade Limitada ("FIDC TAPSO") Investment fund 100.00 100.00
During the first quarter of 2026, wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Group were incorporated in Switzerland (Stone Capital AG), in Luxembourg (Stone ALP Holding SARL and Stone VETC SARL), and in the United States (Stone Apex Capital LLC). The functional currency of these entities is the Brazilian Real (BRL).
There were no changes in the interest held by the Group in its subsidiaries.
The Group holds call options to acquire additional interests in some of its subsidiaries (Note 5.7) and issued put options to non-controlling investors (Note 5.10.1(g)).
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
3.2.    Associates
The following table shows all entities in which the Group has significant influence.
% of Group's equity interest
Entity name
Main activities
March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025
Agilize Contabilidade Holding Limited ("Agilize Cayman") Technology services 28.70 28.70
Alpha-Logo Serviços de Informática S.A. (“Tablet Cloud”) Technology services 25.00 25.00
Delivery Much Tecnologia S.A. (“Delivery Much”) (a)
Food delivery marketplace 28.95 29.49
Dental Office S.A. (“Dental Office”) Technology services 20.00 20.00

(a)Dilution of the Company's equity interest resulting from a capital increase.

The Group holds call options to acquire additional interests in some of its associates (Note 5.7).
4.    Cash and cash equivalents
March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025
Denominated in R$ (a)
6,043,822  4,772,659 
Denominated in US$ (a)
48,467  49,044 
6,092,289  4,821,703 
(a)As of December 31, 2025, the amount of R$ 4,821,703 relates to continuing operations, Cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations amount to R$ 230,643, resulting in a total of R$ 5,052,346, as presented in the Consolidated statement of cash flows.
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
5.    Financial instruments
5.1.    Short and Long-term investments
Short-term Long-term March 31, 2026
Bonds
Brazilian sovereign bonds 82,631  112  82,743 
Structured notes linked to Brazilian sovereign bonds
3,594,976  —  3,594,976 
Time deposits 439,482  —  439,482 
Equity securities (a)
—  24,586  24,586 
Investment funds (b)
622  —  622 
4,117,711  24,698  4,142,409 
Short-term Long-term December 31, 2025
Bonds
Brazilian sovereign bonds 71,399  —  71,399 
Structured notes linked to Brazilian sovereign bonds
326,168  —  326,168 
Time deposits 720,119  —  720,119 
Equity securities (a)
—  24,586  24,586 
Investment funds (b)
1,450  —  1,450 
1,119,136  24,586  1,143,722 
(a)Comprised of common shares of unlisted entities that are not traded in an active market. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, all assets are recognized at FVPL. The fair value of unlisted equity instruments was determined based on negotiations of the securities. There was no gain or loss on the fair value of equity securities at FVPL for the three months ended March 31, 2026 (loss of R$ 11,790 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, which was recognized in the statement of profit or loss).
(b)Comprised of foreign investment fund shares.
Short and Long-term investments are denominated in Brazilian Reais and U.S. dollars.
5.2.    Accounts receivable from card issuers and accounts payable to clients
5.2.1.    Composition of accounts receivable from card issuers
Accounts receivable are amounts due from card issuers and acquirers for the transactions of clients with card holders, performed in the ordinary course of business.
March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025
Accounts receivable from card issuers (a)
37,879,019  41,175,415 
Accounts receivable from other acquirers (b)
217,971  323,461 
Allowance for expected accounts receivable credit losses (92,943) (76,912)
38,004,047  41,421,964 
Current 37,843,288  41,275,188 
Non-current 160,759  146,776 
(a)Accounts receivable from card issuers, net of interchange fees, as a result of processing transactions with clients.
(b)Accounts receivable from other acquirers related to PSP (Payment Service Provider) transactions.
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
Part of the Group’s cash requirement is to make prepayments to acquiring customers. The Group finances those requirements through different sources of funding including the true sale of receivables to third parties. When such sales of receivables are carried out to entities in which the Group has subordinated shares or quotas, the receivables sold remain in the statement of financial position, as these entities are consolidated in the financial statements. As of March 31, 2026 a total of R$ 222,019 (December 31, 2025 - R$ 441,323) were consolidated through Fundo de Investimento em Direitos Creditórios ACR Fast (“FIDC ACR FAST”) and R$ 2,606,928 (December 31, 2025 R$ 2,670,380) through Fundo de Investimento em Direitos Creditórios ACR I (“FIDC ACR I”), of which the Group has subordinated shares. When the sale of receivables is carried out to non-controlled entities and for transactions where continuous involvement is not present, the amounts transferred are derecognized from the accounts receivable from card issuers. As of March 31, 2026, the sale of receivables that were derecognized from accounts receivables from card issuers in the statement of financial position represents a relevant funding source used for the prepayment transaction.
Accounts receivable held by FIDCs guarantee the obligations to FIDC quota holders.
5.2.2.    Accounts payable to clients
Accounts payable to clients represent amounts due to accredited clients related to credit and debit card transactions, net of interchange fees retained by card issuers and assessment fees paid to payment scheme networks as well as the Group’s net merchant discount rate fees which are collected by the Group as an agent.
5.3.    Trade accounts receivable
5.3.1.    Composition of trade accounts receivable
Trade accounts receivables are amounts due from clients mainly related to subscription services and equipment rental.
March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025
Accounts receivable from equipment rental 142,120  134,252 
Chargeback 137,853  156,718 
Accounts receivable from subscription services 67,659  65,968 
Services rendered 23,546  22,914 
Receivables from registry operation 12,062  10,815 
Cash in transit —  310 
Others 37,802  35,419 
Allowance for expected credit losses (152,565) (182,021)
268,477  244,375 
Current 245,638  222,501 
Non-current 22,839  21,874 
5.4.    Credit portfolio
Portfolio balances by product:
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025
Merchant portfolio 2,860,913  2,540,670 
Credit card 364,023  295,604 
Credit portfolio, gross 3,224,936  2,836,274 
Allowance for expected credit losses (515,128) (389,682)
Fair value adjustment - portfolio hedge (a)
(5,727) 224 
(520,855) (389,458)
Credit portfolio, net 2,704,081  2,446,816 
Current 2,249,198  2,008,436 
Non-current 454,883  438,380 
(a)The Group holds a portfolio of fixed-rate credit transactions exposed to market risk from fluctuations in the Brazilian interest rates. To mitigate this risk, fixed-for-floating interest rate swaps were entered into to protect the fair value of the portfolio against rates variations. These swaps are designated as fair value hedge accounting and, as a result, the interest rate risk of the credit transactions is marked to market against profit or loss. The portfolio is dynamically managed, with swap positions adjusted to reflect changes, including prepayment risk.
5.4.1.    Non-performing loans ("NPL")
Total outstanding of the contract whenever the clients default on an installment:
March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025
Merchant portfolio Credit card Total Merchant portfolio Credit card Total
Balances not overdue 2,436,181  316,226  2,752,407  2,243,458  262,358  2,505,816 
Balances overdue by
≤ 15 days 80,593  6,766  87,359  52,602  4,503  57,105 
15 < 30 days 39,861  4,417  44,278  25,599  3,115  28,714 
31 < 60 days 57,746  6,743  64,489  57,930  3,768  61,698 
61 < 90 days 46,154  5,266  51,420  31,944  3,162  35,106 
91 < 180 days 101,561  10,942  112,503  58,143  7,875  66,018 
181 < 360 days 98,817  13,663  112,480  70,994  10,823  81,817 
424,732  47,797  472,529  297,212  33,246  330,458 
Credit portfolio, gross 2,860,913  364,023  3,224,936  2,540,670  295,604  2,836,274 
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
5.4.2.    Aging by maturity
March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025
Merchant portfolio Credit card Total Merchant portfolio Credit card Total
Installments not overdue
≤ 15 days 92,540  87,513  180,053  65,395  72,865  138,260 
15 < 30 days 161,306  57,927  219,233  122,648  53,381  176,029 
31 < 60 days 248,947  55,395  304,342  208,168  47,374  255,542 
61 < 90 days 251,977  35,929  287,906  246,118  29,560  275,678 
91 < 180 days 618,412  53,312  671,724  567,252  42,860  610,112 
181 < 360 days 786,171  32,175  818,346  721,953  25,975  747,928 
361 < 720 days 444,687  15  444,702  403,906  1,156  405,062 
> 720 days 108,367  —  108,367  102,000  —  102,000 
2,712,407  322,266  3,034,673  2,437,440  273,171  2,710,611 
Installments overdue by
≤ 15 days 20,829  4,485  25,314  13,714  2,297  16,011 
15 < 30 days 13,402  3,022  16,424  10,513  1,705  12,218 
31 < 60 days 22,190  5,628  27,818  14,353  2,357  16,710 
61 < 90 days 20,961  4,704  25,665  13,716  2,180  15,896 
91 < 180 days 41,326  10,403  51,729  30,079  5,831  35,910 
181 < 360 days 29,798  13,515  43,313  20,855  8,063  28,918 
148,506  41,757  190,263  103,230  22,433  125,663 
 Credit portfolio, gross 2,860,913  364,023  3,224,936  2,540,670  295,604  2,836,274 
5.4.3.    Gross carrying amount
The Group calculates an expected credit loss allowance for its loans based on statistical models that consider both internal and external historical data, negative credit information and guarantees, including information that addresses the behavior of each debtor. The Group divides its credit portfolio in three stages:
(i)Stage 1: corresponds to loans that do not present significant increase in credit risk since origination, and expected credit loss (“ECL") are determined considering probability of default events within 12 months window;
(ii)Stage 2: corresponds to loans that presented significant increase in credit risk subsequent to origination and ECL are estimated considering probability of default events within the life of the financial instrument;
The Group determines Stage 2 based on the following criteria:
(a)absolute criteria: financial asset overdue more than 30 days, or;
(b)relative criteria: in addition to the absolute criteria, the Group analyzes the evolution of the risk of each financial instrument on a monthly basis, comparing the current behavior score attributed to each client with that attributed at the time of recognition of the financial asset. Behavioral scoring considers credit behavior variables, such as default on other products and market data about the customer. When the credit risk increases significantly since origination, the Stage 1 operation is moved to Stage 2.
For Stage 2, a cure criterion is applied when the financial asset no longer meets the criteria for a significant increase in credit risk, as mentioned above, and the loan is moved to Stage 1.
(iii)Stage 3: corresponds to impaired loans.
The Group determines Stage 3 based on the following criteria:
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
(a)absolute criteria: financial asset overdue more than 90 days, or;
(b)relative criteria: indicators that the financial asset will not be paid in full without enforcing either a collateral or financial guarantee.
The indication that an obligation will not be paid in full includes the tolerance of financial instruments that imply the granting of advantages to the counterparty following the deterioration of the counterparty's credit quality.
The Group also assumes a cure criterion for Stage 3, with respect to the counterparty's repayment capacity, such as the percentage of total debt paid or the time limit to liquidate current debt obligations.
Management regularly seeks forward-looking perspectives for future market developments including macroeconomic scenarios as well as its portfolio risk profile. Management may adjust the ECL resulting from the models above in order to better reflect these forward-looking perspectives.
Reconciliation of gross portfolio of loans operations, segregated by stages:
Stage 1 December 31, 2025 Acquisition / (Settlement) Transfer to stage 2 Transfer to stage 3 Cure from stage 2 Cure from stage 3 Write-off March 31, 2026
Merchant portfolio 2,253,970  357,426  (169,871) (26,161) 37,448  3,013  —  2,455,825 
Credit card 263,610  71,139  (21,644) (1,135) 5,912  595  —  318,477 
2,517,580  428,565  (191,515) (27,296) 43,360  3,608  —  2,774,302 
Stage 2 December 31, 2025 Acquisition / (Settlement) Cure to
stage 1
Transfer to stage 3 Transfer from stage 1 Cure from stage 3 Write-off March 31, 2026
Merchant portfolio 102,888  1,399  (37,448) (94,145) 169,871  3,552  —  146,117 
Credit card 10,949  2,175  (5,912) (11,538) 21,644  242  —  17,560 
113,837  3,574  (43,360) (105,683) 191,515  3,794  —  163,677 
Stage 3 December 31, 2025 Acquisition / (Settlement) Cure to
stage 1
Cure to
 stage 2
Transfer from stage 1 Transfer from stage 2 Write-off March 31, 2026
Merchant portfolio 183,812  (2,616) (3,013) (3,552) 26,161  94,145  (35,966) 258,971 
Credit card 21,045  (52) (595) (242) 1,135  11,538  (4,843) 27,986 
204,857  (2,668) (3,608) (3,794) 27,296  105,683  (40,809) 286,957 
Consolidated 3 stages December 31, 2025 Acquisition / (Settlement) Write-off March 31, 2026
Merchant portfolio 2,540,670  356,209  (35,966) 2,860,913 
Credit card 295,604  73,262  (4,843) 364,023 
2,836,274  429,471  (40,809) 3,224,936 
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
Stage 1 December 31,
2024
Acquisition / (Settlement) Transfer to stage 2 Transfer to stage 3 Cure from stage 2 Cure from stage 3 Write-off March 31,
2025
Merchant portfolio 993,719  200,457  (47,717) (7,137) 12,039  1,677  —  1,153,038 
Credit card 103,301  46,430  (3,854) (367) 8,078  101  —  153,689 
1,097,020  246,887  (51,571) (7,504) 20,117  1,778  —  1,306,727 
Stage 2 December 31,
2024
Acquisition / (Settlement) Cure to
stage 1
Transfer to stage 3 Transfer from stage 1 Cure from stage 3 Write-off March 31,
2025
Merchant portfolio 42,471  (591) (12,039) (26,360) 47,717  618  —  51,816 
Credit card 8,709  845  (8,078) (2,261) 3,854  —  3,073 
51,180  254  (20,117) (28,621) 51,571  622  —  54,889 
Stage 3 December 31,
2024
Acquisition / (Settlement) Cure to
stage 1
Cure to
stage 2
Transfer from stage 1 Transfer from stage 2 Write-off March 31,
2025
Merchant portfolio 57,285  3,379  (1,677) (618) 7,137  26,360  (8,609) 83,257 
Credit card 2,146  (433) (101) (4) 367  2,261  —  4,236 
59,431  2,946  (1,778) (622) 7,504  28,621  (8,609) 87,493 
Consolidated 3 stages December 31, 2024 Acquisition / (Settlement) Write-off March 31, 2025
Merchant portfolio 1,093,475  203,245  (8,609) 1,288,111 
Credit card 114,156  46,842  —  160,998 
1,207,631  250,087  (8,609) 1,449,109 
5.4.4.    Allowance for expected credit losses of loans operations
Stage 1 December 31, 2025 (Acquisition) / Settlement Transfer to stage 2 Transfer to stage 3 Cure from stage 2 Cure from stage 3 Write-off March 31, 2026
Merchant portfolio (127,370) (120,499) 92,169  21,731  (6,049) (499) —  (140,517)
Credit card (23,577) (19,528) 10,991  1,324  (1,232) (182) —  (32,204)
(150,947) (140,027) 103,160  23,055  (7,281) (681) —  (172,721)
Stage 2 December 31, 2025 (Acquisition) / Settlement Cure to
stage 1
Transfer to stage 3 Transfer from stage 1 Cure from stage 3 Write-off March 31, 2026
Merchant portfolio (52,348) (19,399) 6,049  78,947  (92,169) (2,273) —  (81,193)
Credit card (5,828) (4,788) 1,232  10,283  (10,991) (110) —  (10,202)
(58,176) (24,187) 7,281  89,230  (103,160) (2,383) —  (91,395)
Stage 3 December 31, 2025 (Acquisition) / Settlement Cure to
stage 1
Cure to
stage 2
Transfer from stage 1 Transfer from stage 2 Write-off March 31, 2026
Merchant portfolio (161,263) (1,926) 499  2,273  (21,731) (78,947) 35,966  (225,129)
Credit card (19,296) (115) 182  110  (1,324) (10,283) 4,843  (25,883)
(180,559) (2,041) 681  2,383  (23,055) (89,230) 40,809  (251,012)
Consolidated 3 stages December 31, 2025 (Acquisition) / Settlement Write-off March 31, 2026
Merchant portfolio (340,981) (141,824) 35,966  (446,839)
Credit card (48,701) (24,431) 4,843  (68,289)
(389,682) (166,255) 40,809  (515,128)
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
Stage 1 December 31,
2024
(Acquisition) / Settlement Transfer to stage 2 Transfer to stage 3 Cure from stage 2 Cure from stage 3 Write-off March 31,
2025
Merchant portfolio (68,949) (21,052) 20,965  5,010  (2,356) (71) —  (66,453)
Credit card (7,805) (3,437) 1,788  276  (1,385) (25) —  (10,588)
(76,754) (24,489) 22,753  5,286  (3,741) (96) —  (77,041)
Stage 2 December 31,
2024
(Acquisition) / Settlement Cure to
 stage 1
Transfer to stage 3 Transfer from stage 1 Cure from stage 3 Write-off March 31,
2025
Merchant portfolio (19,587) (4,325) 2,356  18,452  (20,965) (419) —  (24,488)
Credit card (3,870) 974  1,385  1,691  (1,788) (2) —  (1,610)
(23,457) (3,351) 3,741  20,143  (22,753) (421) —  (26,098)
Stage 3 December 31,
2024
(Acquisition) / Settlement Cure to
stage 1
Cure to
stage 2
Transfer from stage 1 Transfer from stage 2 Write-off March 31,
2025
Merchant portfolio (42,717) (6,409) 71  419  (5,010) (18,452) 8,609  (63,489)
Credit card (1,584) 263  25  (276) (1,691) —  (3,261)
(44,301) (6,146) 96  421  (5,286) (20,143) 8,609  (66,750)
Consolidated 3 stages December 31,
2024
(Acquisition) / Settlement Write-off March 31,
2025
Merchant portfolio (131,253) (31,786) 8,609  (154,430)
Credit card (13,259) (2,200) —  (15,459)
(144,512) (33,986) 8,609  (169,889)
5.5.    Financial assets from banking solutions
As required by Brazilian Central Bank (“BACEN”) regulation, client’s proceeds deposited in payment accounts (“Deposits from retail clients” - Note 5.6.1) must be fully collateralized by government securities, and/or deposits at BACEN (Electronic Money Correspondent Account - “CCME”).
Time deposits from retail clients (Note 5.6.1) and Time Deposits (Note 5.6.2) are subject to compulsory deposit at BACEN based on the amount of such time deposits.
As of March 31, 2026 the amount of financial assets from banking solutions was R$ 882,107 (December 31, 2025 - R$ 1,855,796), of which R$ 686,290 was fully collateralized by CCME (December 31, 2025 R$ 1,110,809) and R$ 195,817 (December 31, 2025 - R$ 744,987) by compulsory deposits.
5.6.    Financial liabilities
5.6.1. Retail deposits
March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025
Deposits from retail clients 1,012,752  1,543,359 
Deposits in payment accounts 522,309  994,878 
Deposits in accounts of record (a)
490,443  548,481 
Time deposits from retail clients (b) (c)
9,076,105  9,547,626 
10,088,857  11,090,985 
(a)This includes balances and transaction values in transit (register accounts) relating to sub-acquirer transactions.
(b)Balances held in payment accounts are eligible to be automatically invested daily in Time Deposits issued by Stone SCFI. In addition, Stone SCFI also started to issue time deposits held by multiple counterparties, further detailed in Note 5.6.2 (b).
(c)Deposit interest rates are set as a % of CDI and are applied daily or monthly from the deposit date, following the First In, First Out (“FIFO”) method.
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
5.6.2. Changes in financial liabilities
The table below presents the movement of financial liabilities other than Retail deposits:
December 31, 2025 Additions Payment of principal Payment of interest Changes in exchange rates Interest March 31, 2026
Bonds 1,120,767  —  —  —  (58,340) 13,906  1,076,333 
Debentures, financial bills and commercial papers (a) (d)
5,814,524  48,000  —  —  —  210,983  6,073,507 
Time deposits (b)
2,985,235  326,000  (1,884,836) (68,010) —  63,699  1,422,088 
Obligations to open-end FIDC quota holders 434,950  —  (64,580) (836) —  13,439  382,973 
Institutional deposits and marketable debt securities 10,355,476  374,000  (1,949,416) (68,846) (58,340) 302,027  8,954,901 
Current 5,777,314  5,002,621 
Non-current 4,578,162  3,952,280 
December 31, 2025 Additions Disposals Payment of principal Payment of interest Changes in exchange rates Fair value adjustment Interest March 31, 2026
Obligations to closed-end FIDC quota holders (c)
2,196,269  —  —  —  (145,011) —  (17,123) 69,318  2,103,453 
Bank borrowings and working capital facilities 4,860,940  280,371  —  (266,295) (64,071) (234,152) (9,652) 71,902  4,639,043 
Leases 169,380  7,951  (4,277) (21,475) (3,622) (1,333) —  3,622  150,246 
Other debt instruments 7,226,589  288,322  (4,277) (287,770) (212,704) (235,485) (26,775) 144,842  6,892,742 
Current 2,866,445  3,848,937 
Non-current 4,360,144  3,043,805 
(a)The subsidiary Stone SCFI issues private financial bills. The principal and interest of all issuances are mainly paid at the maturity indexed to CDI rate.
(b)Stone SCFI issues Time deposits indexed to the CDI rate. The certificates are held by multiple counterparties and maturities up to September 2027. The principal and interest of this type of issuance are mainly paid at the maturity date.
(c)This note covers the closed-end FIDC ACR I. FIDC ACR I issued quotas in exchange for a contribution of R$ 2,325,984. The contribution was made by a special purpose vehicle (“SPV”) funded by a revolving facility in which United States International Development Finance Corporation (“DFC”) has invested US$ 467.5 million, funding the Group’s prepayment business through this FIDC. The SPV entered into foreign currency derivatives with financial institutions to convert the receivable denominated in R$ it holds from FIDC ACR I into US$. The Company acts as a guarantor for derivative instruments (hedges) entered into by SPV. Under the terms of the ISDA Master Agreements, StoneCo guarantees SPV’s obligations to financial institutions in the event of certain defined default events of the SPV. FIDC ACR I has a final maturity of seven years and pays a semi-annual coupon at a fixed rate of 12.75% in R$.
December 31, 2024 Additions Payment of principal Payment of interest Changes in exchange rates Interest March 31, 2025
Bonds 1,258,262  —  —  —  (92,891) 15,129  1,180,500 
Debentures, financial bills and commercial papers 4,079,266  454,246  —  (6,383) —  137,270  4,664,399 
Time deposits 2,740,110  512,080  (695,011) (32,255) —  86,819  2,611,743 
Obligations to open-end FIDC quota holders 418,324  23,100  (31,977) (176) —  12,119  421,390 
Institutional deposits and marketable debt securities 8,495,962  989,426  (726,988) (38,814) (92,891) 251,337  8,878,032 
Current 3,065,999  2,853,000 
Non-current 5,429,963  6,025,032 
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
December 31, 2024 Additions Disposals Payment of principal Payment of interest Changes in exchange rates Fair value adjustment Interest March 31, 2025
Obligations to closed-end FIDC quota holders 1,988,645  18,312  —  —  (143,869) —  57,916  69,151  1,990,155 
Bank borrowings and working capital facilities 2,164,330  1,496,624  —  (1,175,449) (56,071) (142,545) —  35,444  2,322,333 
Leases 247,004  35,571  (10,799) (24,062) (5,518) (2,437) —  5,518  245,277 
Other debt instruments 4,399,979  1,550,507  (10,799) (1,199,511) (205,458) (144,982) 57,916  110,113  4,557,765 
Current 1,903,840  2,086,061 
Non-current 2,496,139  2,471,704 
5.7.    Derivative financial instruments, net
The Group executes exchange-traded and Over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivative instruments to hedge its foreign currency and interest rate exposure. All counterparties are previously approved for OTC transactions following the Counterparty Policy, and internal Committees monitor and control the counterparty risk associated with those transactions.
March 31, 2026
Notional amount Asset
(fair value)
Liabilities
(fair value)
Net
Cash flow hedge
Cross-currency interest rate swap 2,483,771  —  (155,171) (155,171)
Fair value hedge
Interest rate swap 4,856,157  9,325  (147,418) (138,093)
Cross-currency interest rate swap 4,148,665  —  (263,976) (263,976)
Economic hedge
Non-Deliverable Forward ("NDF") 1,496,283  17,769  (12,841) 4,928 
Interest rate swap 16,683,116  12,203  (352) 11,851 
M&A derivatives
Call options —  2,758  —  2,758 
29,667,992  42,055  (579,758) (537,703)
Current (281,886)
Non-current (255,817)
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
December 31, 2025
Notional amount Asset
(fair value)
Liabilities
(fair value)
Net
Cash flow hedge
Cross-currency interest rate swap 2,772,711  10,524  (73,953) (63,429)
Fair value hedge
Interest rate swap 4,539,558  2,083  (139,577) (137,494)
Cross-currency interest rate swap 3,868,296  —  (6,622) (6,622)
Economic hedge
Non-Deliverable Forward ("NDF") 422,085  50,717  (49,954) 763 
Interest rate swap 14,912,100  4,574  (931) 3,643 
M&A derivatives
Call options —  2,120  —  2,120 
26,514,750  70,018  (271,037) (201,019)
Current (36,317)
Non-current (164,702)
5.7.1. Economic hedge
The Group engages in certain hedging transactions to mitigate specific financial risks, such as fluctuations in foreign currencies and interest rates. Some of these transactions are not formally designated for hedge accounting.
Although these derivatives are used to manage economic risks, changes in their fair value are recognized directly in profit or loss for the period without the application of the specific accounting treatments of hedge accounting. This means that the gains and losses generated by these instruments are fully accounted for in profit or loss as they occur, reflecting changes in the fair value of the derivatives.
The decision not to apply hedge accounting to these transactions is due to considerations such as the administrative cost of the formal documentation required by hedge accounting standards, the nature of the instruments, or the desired operational flexibility. Nevertheless, the Group continues monitoring these instruments to ensure their use aligns with the overall risk management strategy.
5.7.2. Hedge accounting
5.7.2.1. Cash flow hedge
The Group enters into derivative financial instruments to hedge exposures to foreign exchange and interest rate risks.
The Group applies cash flow hedge accounting when the hedging relationship meets the requirements outlined in the applicable accounting standards, including the provision of appropriate documentation at inception and the expectation that the hedge will be highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows attributable to the hedged risk throughout the life of the hedge.
The Group continuously assesses whether the hedging relationship continues to meet the effectiveness requirements.
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
Changes in the fair value of the hedging instrument are recognized in other comprehensive income (and deferred in equity), to the extent the hedge is effective. Any ineffectiveness in a hedge is recognized immediately in profit or loss. Amounts deferred in equity are reclassified to profit or loss when the hedged item affects profit or loss (e.g., through the accrual of interest or the remeasurement of the hedged item at spot rate on the reporting date).
5.7.2.2. Fair value hedge
The Group applies fair value hedge accounting to protect against changes in the fair value of assets or liabilities arising from exposure to specific risks, such as changes in foreign exchange rates or interest rates. In accordance with IFRS, changes in the fair value of the hedging instrument and the hedged item attributable to the designated hedged risk are recognized directly in profit or loss for the period. This allows gains or losses on the hedging instrument to offset, in whole or in part, the losses or gains on the hedged item.    
For a fair value hedge to be accounted as a hedge accounting, the hedging relationship must meet specific criteria, such as formal documentation of the hedging objective and evidence that the hedge is highly effective in offsetting changes in the hedged item's fair value over time.
The Group conducts regular effectiveness tests to ensure the hedging relationship remains effective. Any hedge ineffectiveness is immediately recognized in profit or loss for the period.
5.7.3. Breakdown by maturity
The table below shows the breakdown by maturity of the notional amounts and fair values:
March 31, 2026
Less than 3 months 3 to 12 months More than 12 months Total
Notional
Cross-currency interest rate swap —  4,170,840  2,461,596  6,632,436 
Interest rate swap 11,585,450  6,366,066  3,587,757  21,539,273 
NDF 1,496,283  —  —  1,496,283 
13,081,733  10,536,906  6,049,353  29,667,992 
Asset (fair value)
Interest rate swap 3,100  13,377  5,051  21,528 
NDF 17,769  17,769 
Liability (fair value)
Cross-currency interest rate swap (15,742) (289,503) (113,902) (419,147)
Interest rate swap (505) (299) (146,966) (147,770)
NDF (12,841) (12,841)
(8,219) (276,425) (255,817) (540,461)
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
December 31, 2025
Less than 3 months 3 to 12 months More than 12 months Total
Notional
Cross-currency interest rate swap 288,940  2,496,356  3,855,711  6,641,007 
Interest rate swap 9,438,800  6,472,000  3,540,858  19,451,658 
NDF 422,085  —  —  422,085 
10,149,825  8,968,356  7,396,569  26,514,750 
Asset (fair value)
Cross-currency interest rate swap —  —  10,524  10,524 
Interest rate swap 1,529  4,188  940  6,657 
NDF 50,717  —  —  50,717 
Liability (fair value)
Cross-currency interest rate swap (38,102) (5,039) (37,434) (80,575)
Interest rate swap (1,186) (590) (138,732) (140,508)
NDF (49,954) —  —  (49,954)
(36,996) (1,441) (164,702) (203,139)
5.8.    Financial risk management
The Group’s activities expose it to market, liquidity and credit risks.
The Financial risk is managed by the risk area.
The Board of Directors has approved policies, and limits for its financial risk management. The Group uses financial derivatives only to mitigate market risk exposures. The Group’s policy is not to engage in derivatives for speculative purposes. Different levels of managerial approval are required for entering into financial instruments depending on their nature and the type of risk associated.
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
5.9.    Financial instruments by category
5.9.1.    Financial assets by category
Amortized cost FVPL FVOCI Total
March 31, 2026
Short and Long-term investments —  4,142,409  —  4,142,409 
Financial assets from banking solutions 882,107  —  —  882,107 
Accounts receivable from card issuers —  —  38,004,047  38,004,047 
Trade accounts receivable 268,477  —  —  268,477 
Credit portfolio(a)
2,704,081  —  —  2,704,081 
Derivative financial instruments(b)
—  42,055  —  42,055 
Other assets 133,000  —  —  133,000 
3,987,665  4,184,464  38,004,047  46,176,176 
December 31, 2025
Short and Long-term investments —  1,143,722  —  1,143,722 
Financial assets from banking solutions 1,855,796  —  —  1,855,796 
Accounts receivable from card issuers —  —  41,421,964  41,421,964 
Trade accounts receivable 244,375  —  —  244,375 
Credit portfolio(a)
2,446,816  —  —  2,446,816 
Derivative financial instruments(b)
—  70,018  —  70,018 
Other assets 139,128  —  —  139,128 
4,686,115  1,213,740  41,421,964  47,321,819 
(a)Part of the credit portfolio in the amount as of March 31, 2026 R$ 1,730,200 (December 31, 2025 R$ 1,413,600) was designated as the hedged item in a fair value hedge. Therefore, the carrying amount includes the change in fair value of the hedged portfolio attributed to changes in the designated hedged risk.

(b)Derivative financial instruments recognized as assets amounted to R$ nil as of March 31, 2026 (R$ 10,524 as of December 31, 2025). These instruments were designated as cash flow hedges and, therefore, the effective portion of the hedge is recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI).
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
5.9.2.    Financial liabilities by category
Amortized cost FVPL Total
March 31, 2026
Retail deposits 10,088,857  —  10,088,857 
Accounts payable to clients 17,830,535  —  17,830,535 
Trade accounts payable 819,015  —  819,015 
Institutional deposits and marketable debt securities 8,954,901  —  8,954,901 
Other debt instruments 449,186  6,443,556  6,892,742 
Derivative financial instruments(a)
—  579,758  579,758 
Other liabilities 206,644  230,268  436,912 
38,349,138  7,253,582  45,602,720 
December 31, 2025
Retail deposits 11,090,985  —  11,090,985 
Accounts payable to clients 18,154,347  —  18,154,347 
Trade accounts payable 848,341  —  848,341 
Institutional deposits and marketable debt securities 10,355,476  —  10,355,476 
Other debt instruments 479,898  6,746,691  7,226,589 
Derivative financial instruments(a)
—  271,037  271,037 
Other liabilities 249,052  230,738  479,790 
41,178,099  7,248,466  48,426,565 

(a)Derivative financial instruments recognized as liabilities amounted to R$ 155,171 as of March 31, 2026 (R$ 73,953 as of December 31, 2025). These instruments were designated as cash flow hedges and, therefore, the effective portion of the hedge is recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI).
5.10.    Fair value measurement
5.10.1.    Assets and liabilities by fair value hierarchy
The following table shows an analysis of financial instruments measured at fair value by level of the fair value hierarchy:
March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025
Fair value Hierarchy level Fair value Hierarchy level
Assets measured at fair value
Short and Long-term investments(a) (b)
4,142,409  I /II 1,143,722  I /II
Accounts receivable from card issuers(c)
38,004,047  II 41,421,964  II
Derivative financial instruments(d)
42,055  II 70,018  II
42,188,511  42,635,704 
Liabilities measured at fair value
Other debt instruments(e)
6,443,556  II 6,746,691  II
Derivative financial instruments(d)
579,758  II 271,037  II
Other liabilities(f) (g)
230,268  III 230,738  III
7,253,582  7,248,466 
(a)Listed securities are classified as Level I and unlisted securities classified as Level II, determining fair value using valuation techniques, which employ the use of market observable inputs.
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
(b)Sovereign bonds are priced using quotations from Anbima public pricing method.
(c)For accounts receivable from card issuers measured at FVOCI, fair value is estimated by discounting future cash flows using market rates for similar items.
(d)The Group enters into derivative financial instruments with financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings. Derivative financial instruments are valued using valuation techniques, which employ the use of observable market inputs.
(e)For Other debt instruments, fair value is estimated by discounting future cash flows using contract rates for funding items and using market value of senior quotas liabilities.
(f)These are contingent considerations included in Other liabilities arising on business combinations that are measured at FVPL. Fair values are estimated in accordance with pre-determined formulas explicit in the contracts with selling shareholders. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of contingent consideration categorized as Level III of the fair value hierarchy are based on projections of revenue, net debt, number of clients, net margin and the discount rates used to evaluate the liability.
(g)The Group issued put options for Reclame Aqui’s non-controlling interests, in the 2022 business combination. For the non-controlling shareholder amounts the Group has elected as an accounting policy that the put options derecognized the non-controlling interests at each reporting date as if it was acquired at that date and recognize a financial liability at the present value of the amount payable on exercise of the non-controlling interests put option. The difference between the financial liability and the non-controlling interests derecognized at each period is recognized as an equity transaction. The amount of R$ 175,252 was recorded in the consolidated statement of financial position as of March 31, 2026 as a financial liability under Other liabilities (December 31, 2025 - R$ 170,299).
In the three month period ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, there were no transfers between level I and level II and between level II and level III fair value measurements.
5.10.2.    Fair value of financial instruments not measured at fair value
The table below presents a comparison by class between book value and fair value of the financial instruments of the Group, other than those with carrying amounts that are reasonable approximations of fair values:
March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025
Book value Fair value Book value Fair value
Financial assets
Credit portfolio
2,704,081  2,674,497  2,446,815  2,439,204 
2,704,081  2,674,497  2,446,815  2,439,204 
Financial liabilities
Accounts payable to clients 17,830,535  16,373,226  18,154,347  16,774,075 
Institutional deposits and marketable debt securities 8,954,901  8,855,327  10,355,476  10,098,587 
Other debt instruments 300,231  296,071  311,916  306,875 
27,085,667  25,524,624  28,821,739  27,179,537 
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
6.    Other assets
March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025
Financial assets
Receivables from the sale of associates and subsidiaries (a)
71,483  76,398 
Suppliers advances 48,400  49,394 
Security deposits 3,353  3,350 
Other financial assets 9,764  9,986 
133,000  139,128 
Non-financial assets
Prepaid expenses (b)
290,445  132,039 
Customer deferred acquisition costs 194,896  200,179 
Convertible loans 28,842  28,636 
Judicial deposits 18,184  16,652 
Salary advances 9,907  11,969 
Other non-financial assets 14,373  10,586 
556,647  400,061 
689,647  539,189 
Current 441,929  372,634 
Non-current 247,718  166,555 
(a)Refers to balances receivable from buyers for the sale of the equity interest in Simplesvet and Pinpag.
(b)Prepaid expenses include, among others, software licenses, marketing expenses, and other services and taxes such as property taxes, insurance, and consulting fees. The amount recognized as an asset on the balance sheet is expensed to the income statement as the prepaid services are consumed by the Group. As of March 31, 2026, the balance was mainly composed of: Software licenses: R$ 105,145 (December 31, 2025 - R$ 113,167), media expenses: R$ 753 (December 31, 2025 - R$ 7,490), other prepaid expenses: R$ 70,607 (December 31, 2025 – R$ 11,382) and FGC (Credit Guarantee Fund) of R$ 113,969 (December 31, 2025 – R$ nil)
7.    Recoverable taxes
March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025
Withholding income tax on financial income(a)
450,089  544,298 
Income tax and social contribution 12,641  143,472 
Contributions over revenue 6,342  — 
Other withholding income tax 1,058  1,658 
Other taxes 996  857 
471,126  690,285 
(a)Refers to income taxes withheld on financial income, offset against current Income Tax (“IRPJ”) and the Social Contribution on Net Income (“CSLL”) liabilities of the period.
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
8.    Income taxes
The Company is headquartered in the Cayman Islands and there is no income tax in that jurisdiction. Some of the income earned by the Company is related to transactions abroad which are subject to a 15% rate of withholding tax.
8.1. Reconciliation of income tax expense
Considering the fact that the Company is an entity located in the Cayman Islands which has no income tax, for the purpose of the following reconciliation of income tax expense to profit (loss) for the periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, as Brazil is the jurisdiction in which most of the Group’s transactions takes place, the combined Brazilian statutory income tax rate at 34% was applied.
In Brazil such combined rate is applied, in general, to all entities and comprises the Corporate IRPJ and CSLL on the taxable income of each Brazilian legal entity (not on a consolidated basis).
Three months ended March 31,
2026 2025
(Recasted)
Profit before income taxes from continuing operations 627,019  628,037 
Brazilian statutory rate 34 % 34 %
Tax income (expense) at the statutory rate (213,186) (213,533)
Tax effect of income (expense) that are not taxable (deductible) for tax purposes:
Recognition of deferred tax asset on tax goodwill recognized on acquisition of Linx 1,242,596  — 
Profit from entities subject to different tax rates 77,586  58,690 
Change in deferred taxes as a result of an increase in CSLL rates (a)
40,696  — 
Research and development tax benefits ("Lei do Bem") 2,688  22,617 
Recognition of deferred income tax unrecognized in previous periods —  7,413 
Use of previously unrecognized tax losses —  106 
Equity pickup on associates (240) (123)
Unrecognized deferred income tax in the period (8,763) (935)
Other permanent differences 11,714  7,936 
Other tax incentives 167  1,470 
1,153,258  (116,359)
Effective tax rate (183.9 %) 18.5 %
Current income tax and social contribution (249,962) (123,364)
Deferred income tax and social contribution 1,403,220  7,005 
1,153,258  (116,359)
(a)Complementary Law No. 224/2025 provided for an increase in the CSLL rates applicable to Stone IP and Stone SCD from 9% to 12% for the period from April 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, and to 15% effective January 1, 2028. For Stone SCFI, the CSLL rate will increase from 15% to 17.5% for the period from April 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, and to 20% effective January 1, 2028. This results in a total Brazilian income tax rate for our key businesses of 34% up to March 31, 2026, 37% as from April 1, 2026, and 40% as from January 1, 2028.
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
8.2.    Deferred income taxes by nature
December 31, 2025 Recognized in OCI Recognized in profit or loss March 31, 2026
Financial assets at FVOCI 415,468  (15,664) —  399,804 
Losses available for offsetting against future taxable income 244,037  —  129,839  373,876 
Other temporary differences 436,743  4,963  59,683  501,389 
Tax deductible goodwill —  —  1,242,596  1,242,596 
Share-based compensation 185,417  —  (4,624) 180,793 
Technological innovation benefit (2,805) —  683  (2,122)
Temporary differences under FIDC (310,805) —  (27,920) (338,725)
Intangible assets and property and equipment arising from business combinations (21,041) —  2,963  (18,078)
Deferred tax, net 947,014  (10,701) 1,403,220  2,339,533 
December 31, 2024 Recognized against other comprehensive income Recognized against profit or loss Recognized against goodwill Transfer to
assets held for
sale
(Note 20.1)
December 31, 2025
Assets at FVOCI 219,817  195,651  —  —  —  415,468 
Losses available for offsetting against future taxable income 302,921  —  10,661  —  (69,545) 244,037 
Other temporary differences 384,941  (16,062) 118,880  —  (51,016) 436,743 
Tax deductible goodwill 5,010  —  (5,010) —  —  — 
Share-based compensation 160,248  —  25,169  —  —  185,417 
Contingencies arising from business combinations 40,192  —  (1,540) —  (38,652) — 
Technological innovation benefit (4,128) —  1,323  —  —  (2,805)
Temporary differences under FIDC (279,305) —  (31,500) —  —  (310,805)
Intangible assets and property and equipment arising from business combinations (638,728) —  30,500  (3,225) 590,412  (21,041)
Deferred tax, net 190,968  179,589  148,483  (3,225) 431,199  947,014 
8.3.    Unrecognized deferred taxes
The Group has accumulated tax loss carryforwards and other temporary differences in some subsidiaries in the amount of R$ 148,455 (December 31, 2025 – R$ 1,431,023) for which a deferred tax asset was not recognized and are available indefinitely for offsetting against future taxable profits to the companies in which the losses arose. Deferred tax assets have not been recognized with respect of these losses as they cannot be used to offset taxable profits between subsidiaries of the Group, and there is no other evidence of recoverability in the near future. In the three month period ended March 31, 2026, R$ 1,242,596 of temporary differences on goodwill were recognized considering the Group’s current ability and expectations to recover them considering their tax amortization period.
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
9.    Property and equipment
9.1.    Changes in Property and equipment
December 31, 2025 Additions Disposals Transfers Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates March 31, 2026
Cost
Pin Pads & POS 2,992,427  183,506  (21,826) —  —  3,154,107 
IT equipment 219,151  1,230  —  —  (38) 220,343 
Facilities 37,664  31  —  —  52  37,747 
Machinery and equipment 16,034  1,445  (43) —  (164) 17,272 
Furniture and fixtures 21,645  80  —  —  (1) 21,724 
Vehicles and airplane 705  —  —  —  —  705 
Construction in progress 43,277  8,271  (95) —  —  51,453 
Right-of-use assets - equipment 4,626  —  —  —  —  4,626 
Right-of-use assets - vehicles 39,503  2,072  (2,898) —  —  38,677 
Right-of-use assets - offices 171,092  5,878  (11,985) —  265  165,250 
3,546,124  202,513  (36,847) —  114  3,711,904 
Depreciation
Pin Pads & POS (1,557,854) (150,045) 15,470  —  —  (1,692,429)
IT equipment (155,615) (8,309) —  —  (66) (163,990)
Facilities (7,704) (2,505) —  —  (157) (10,366)
Machinery and equipment (15,351) (1,874) —  1,021  (16,203)
Furniture and fixtures (6,208) (578) —  —  (39) (6,825)
Vehicles and airplane (422) (24) —  —  (3) (449)
Right-of-use assets - equipment (951) —  —  —  —  (951)
Right-of-use assets - vehicles (20,271) (3,644) 832  —  —  (23,083)
Right-of-use assets - offices (56,242) (7,308) 8,260  —  (258) (55,548)
(1,820,618) (174,287) 24,563  —  498  (1,969,844)
Property and equipment, net 1,725,506  28,226  (12,284) —  612  1,742,060 
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
December 31, 2024 Additions Disposals Transfers Effects of hyperinflation Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates March 31, 2025
Cost
Pin Pads & POS 2,933,852  189,414  (31,907) —  —  —  3,091,359 
IT equipment 300,786  7,198  (209) 73  (17) (27) 307,804 
Facilities 103,227  5,189  (517) 50  —  (1) 107,948 
Machinery and equipment 23,452  285  (117) —  —  (100) 23,520 
Furniture and fixtures 26,378  912  (37) 814  —  (13) 28,054 
Vehicles and airplane 27,479  —  (29) —  (94) (20) 27,336 
Construction in progress 29,687  1,058  353  (937) —  —  30,161 
Right-of-use assets - equipment 4,683  —  (57) —  —  —  4,626 
Right-of-use assets - vehicles 21,073  18,618  (1,674) —  —  —  38,017 
Right-of-use assets - offices 243,423  16,952  (17,377) —  —  (229) 242,769 
3,714,040  239,626  (51,571) —  (111) (390) 3,901,594 
Depreciation
Pin Pads & POS (1,510,032) (144,853) 25,055  —  —  —  (1,629,830)
IT equipment (199,531) (13,055) 177  —  37  (153) (212,525)
Facilities (43,638) (4,608) 179  —  —  (48,066)
Machinery and equipment (20,702) (2,305) 82  —  30  1,064  (21,831)
Furniture and fixtures (9,171) (702) —  12  (55) (9,910)
Vehicles and airplane (8,540) (780) 17  —  —  (9,299)
Right-of-use assets - equipment (1,006) (2) 57  —  —  —  (951)
Right-of-use assets - vehicles (9,757) (2,424) 1,674  —  —  —  (10,507)
Right-of-use assets - offices (77,666) (10,700) 9,943  —  80  (17) (78,360)
(1,880,043) (179,429) 37,190  —  160  843  (2,021,279)
Property and equipment, net 1,833,997  60,197  (14,381) —  49  453  1,880,315 
9.2.    Depreciation and amortization charges
Depreciation and amortization expense has been charged in the following line items of the consolidated statement of profit or loss:
Three months ended March 31,
2026 2025
(Recasted)
Cost of services 201,145  178,462 
Administrative expenses 24,849  25,546 
Selling expenses 11,892  8,193 
Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations 237,886  212,201 
Depreciation and amortization from discontinued operations —  46,198 
Depreciation and amortization charges 237,886  258,399 
Depreciation charge 174,287  179,429 
Amortization charge 63,599  78,970 
Depreciation and amortization charges 237,886  258,399 
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
10.    Intangible assets
10.1.    Changes in Intangible assets
 
December 31, 2025 Additions Disposals Transfers Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates March 31, 2026
Cost
Goodwill - acquisition of subsidiaries 671,380  —  —  —  —  671,380 
Customer relationship 175,027  —  —  —  —  175,027 
Trademarks and patents 319,807  —  —  —  —  319,807 
Software 1,144,694  13,414  (4,465) 188,589  —  1,342,232 
Service and operating rights 16,418  —  —  —  —  16,418 
Software in progress 402,219  83,054  (12,833) (188,589) —  283,851 
Right-of-use assets - Software 65,400  —  —  —  —  65,400 
2,794,945  96,468  (17,298) —  —  2,874,115 
Amortization
Customer relationships (143,124) (1,591) —  —  —  (144,715)
Trademarks and patents (32,143) (2,349) —  —  —  (34,492)
Software (593,772) (54,404) 1,193  —  44  (646,939)
Right-of-use assets - Software (38,971) (5,255) 84  —  —  (44,142)
(808,010) (63,599) 1,277  —  44  (870,288)
Intangible assets net 1,986,935  32,869  (16,021) —  44  2,003,827 
December 31, 2024 Additions Disposals Transfers Effects of hyperinflation Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates March 31, 2025
Cost
Goodwill - acquisition of subsidiaries 2,078,115  —  —  —  —  (331) 2,077,784 
Customer relationships 1,795,256  —  —  (5,343) —  —  1,789,913 
Trademarks and patents 541,237  —  —  —  —  —  541,237 
Software 1,419,762  38,039  (185) 87,224  (46) (549) 1,544,245 
Non-compete agreement 26,024  —  —  —  —  —  26,024 
Software in progress 505,014  66,866  (1,654) (81,881) —  —  488,345 
Right-of-use assets - Software 82,829  —  (197) —  —  —  82,632 
6,448,237  104,905  (2,036) —  (46) (880) 6,550,180 
Amortization
Customer relationships (403,324) (17,534) —  6,539  —  (328) (414,647)
Trademarks and patents (26,270) (2,350) —  —  —  —  (28,620)
Software (510,936) (51,528) 948  (6,539) —  (391) (568,446)
Non-compete agreement (17,706) (1,218) —  —  —  —  (18,924)
Right-of-use assets - Software (31,899) (6,340) 48  —  —  246  (37,945)
(990,135) (78,970) 996  —  —  (473) (1,068,582)
Intangible assets net 5,458,102  25,935  (1,040) —  (46) (1,353) 5,481,598 
11.    Transactions with related parties
Related parties comprise the Group’s parent companies, key management personnel and any businesses which are controlled, directly or indirectly, by the founders, officers and directors or over which they exercise significant management influence. Related party transactions are entered in the normal course of business at prices and terms approved by the Group’s management.
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
The following transactions were carried out with associates and other related parties:
Three months ended March 31,
2026 2025
Sales of services
Associates (legal and administrative services)(a)
1,697  42 
1,697  42 
Purchases of goods and services
Associates (transaction services)(b)
(405) (548)
(405) (548)
(a)Related to services provided to Dental Office and Delivery Much in 2026 and 2025, and APP in 2025.
(b)Mainly related to expenses paid to Tablet Cloud, Gyramais and Dental Office in 2026 and 2025, and App, in 2025, for consulting services, marketing expenses, sales commissions, and software licenses associated with new customer acquisition.
Services provided to related parties include servicing the financial assets, legal and administrative services provided under normal trade terms and reimbursement of other expenses incurred in their respect.
12.    Provision for contingencies
The Group’s companies are party to labor, civil and tax litigation in progress mainly in Brazil, which are being addressed at the administrative and judicial levels. For certain contingencies, the Group has made judicial deposits, which are legal reserves the Group is required to make by the Brazilian courts as security for any damages or settlements the Group may be required to pay as a result of litigation.
12.1.    Probable losses, provided for in the statement of financial position
The provisions for probable losses arising from these matters are estimated and periodically adjusted by management, supported by the opinion of its external legal advisors and based on the actual status of the lawsuit. The amount, nature and the movement of the liabilities are summarized as follows:
Civil Labor Tax Total
Balance as of December 31, 2025 37,276  108,016  69,622  214,914 
Additions 10,219  26,666  1,888  38,773 
Reversals (77) (16,131) (1,176) (17,384)
Interests 684  2,310  4,418  7,412 
Payments (8,865) (1,674) —  (10,539)
Balance as of March 31, 2026 39,237  119,187  74,752  233,176 
Civil Labor Tax Total
Balance as of December 31, 2024 44,462  71,492  121,452  237,406 
Additions 13,638  16,207  47  29,892 
Reversals (2,236) (3,221) —  (5,457)
Interests 2,021  1,664  4,033  7,718 
Payments (8,973) (4,726) (48) (13,747)
Balance as of March 31, 2025 48,912  81,416  125,484  255,812 
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
12.1.1.    Civil lawsuits
In general, provisions and contingencies arise from claims related to lawsuits of a similar nature, with individual amounts that are not considered significant. The nature of the civil litigations is categorized according to the primary business fronts of the Company. Substantial provisions are specifically summarized in two of these business domains, namely (i) acquiring, totaling R$ 22,244 as of March 31, 2026 (December 31, 2025- R$ 21,036) and (ii) banking, totaling R$ 13,543 as of March 31, 2026 (December 31, 2025 - R$ 12,954).
The Group was involved in a securities class action related to its former credit product. The class action concluded with a settlement of R$ 145,294, of which R$ 96,618 was covered by insurers, and the full settlement amount has been paid during first quarter of 2026. Certain investors have filed an opt-out action in the Southern District of New York. The Group has moved to dismiss the opt-out action, among other reasons, on the grounds that it attempts to revive claims that were dismissed in the class action.
12.1.2.    Labor claims
In the context of Labor Courts, the Group encounters recurrent lawsuits, primarily falling in two categories: (i) labor claims by former employees and (ii) labor claims brought forth by former employees of outsourced companies contracted by the Group. These claims commonly center around issues such as the claimant’s placement in a different trade union and payment of overtime. The initial value of these lawsuits is asserted by the former employees at the commencement of the legal proceeding.
12.2.    Possible losses, not provided for in the statement of financial position
The Group is party to the following civil, labor and tax litigation involving risks of loss assessed by management as possible, based on the evaluation of the legal advisors, for which no provision for estimated possible losses was recognized:
March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025
Civil 59,048  58,457 
Labor 9,795  10,139 
Tax 337,502  320,678 
406,345  389,274 
12.2.1.    Civil lawsuits
The Group is a party to several legal actions whose subjects are connected to its ordinary operations. Substantial contingencies are specifically summarized in two business domains: (i) software, amounting to R$ 35,833 as of March 31, 2026 (December 31, 2025 - R$ 35,240); and (ii) acquiring, amounting to R$ 8,906 as of March 31, 2026 (December 31, 2025 - R$ 8,801), Software business contingencies include those related to the Linx business before its sale. For the software domain, there is a significant indemnity lawsuit filed by an indirect supplier, for the utilization of a specific software provided by the partner, amounting to R$ 28,282 as of March 31, 2026 (December 31, 2025 - R$27,956).
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
12.2.2.    Labor claims
The Group frequently receives lawsuits through the labor courts, primarily for two categories: (i) labor claims by former employees and (ii) labor claims by former employees of outsourced companies contracted by the Group (as a secondary obligor). These claims typically revolve around matters such as the claimant’s placement in a different trade union and payment of overtime. An initial value of these lawsuits is claimed by the former employees at the beginning of the proceeding. The actual amounts of possible contingencies when disbursed correspond to a fraction of the amount initially requested by the claimants – this lower fraction is calculated based on the Group’s track record of losses, considering similar cases. As the lawsuits progress, the reported risk amount may change, particularly following new court decisions.
12.2.3 Tax litigations
Between 2022 and 2026, the Group received tax assessments issued by a municipal tax authority relating to the allegedly insufficient payment of tax on services rendered. Considering a new tax assessment issued in 2025, as of March 31, 2026, the updated amount is R$ 269,680 (December 31, 2025 - R$ 265,816). The cases are classified as possible loss.
12.3.    Judicial deposits
For certain contingencies, the Group has made judicial escrow deposits, which are legal reserves the Group is required to make by the Brazilian courts as security for any damages or settlements the Group may be required to pay as a result of litigation.
The amount of the judicial deposits as of March 31, 2026 is R$18,184 (December 31, 2025 - R$16,652), which are included in Other assets in non-current assets.
13.    Equity
13.1    Issued capital
On March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company’s issued capital totaled R$ 76 thousand. The Company has an authorized share capital of US Dollar 50 thousand, corresponding to 630,000,000 authorized shares with a par value of US Dollar 0.000079365 each. The Company is authorized to increase capital up to this limit, subject to approval of the Board of Directors. The liability of each member is limited to the amount from time to time unpaid on such member’s shares.
13.2.    Subscribed and paid-in capital and capital reserve
The Articles of Association provide that at any time when there are Class A common shares issued, Class B common shares may only be issued pursuant to: (a) a share split, subdivision or similar transaction or as contemplated in the Articles of Association; or (b) a business combination involving the issuance of Class B common shares as full or partial consideration. A business combination, as defined in the Articles of Association, would include, amongst other things, a statutory amalgamation, merger, consolidation, arrangement or other reorganization.
The additional paid-in capital refers to the difference between the purchase price that the shareholders pay for the shares and their par value. Under Cayman Islands Law, the balance in this type of account may be applied by the Company to pay distributions or dividends to members, pay up unissued shares to be issued as fully paid, for redemptions and repurchases of own shares, for writing off preliminary expenses, recognized expenses, commissions or for other reasons. All distributions are subject to the Cayman Islands Solvency Test which addresses the Company’s ability to pay debts as they fall due in the natural course of business.
There were changes in the number of shares during the three months ended March 31, 2026:
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
Number of shares
Class A Class B Total
As of December 31, 2025 298,006,356  16,241,164  314,247,520 
Conversions 2,190,000  (2,190,000) — 
Cancellation of shares (a)
(60,832,695) —  (60,832,695)
Vested awards (b)
269,816  —  269,816 
As of March 31, 2026 239,633,477  14,051,164  253,684,641 
(a)The Board approved the cancellation of shares on February 26, 2026 without change in the amount of Issued Capital.
(b)Issued to founder shareholders, as anti-dilutive shares.
13.3.    Treasury shares
Own equity instruments that are reacquired (treasury shares) are recognized at cost and deducted from equity. No gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss on the purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of the Group’s own equity instruments. Any difference between the carrying amount and the consideration, if reissued, is recognized in equity.
During three months ended March 31, 2026 repurchases of outstanding Class A common shares were executed upon the programs approved by the Board detailed below:
Date of program approved by the Board of Directors Maximum amount of repurchase approved Amounts actually repurchased under the program (R$) Status of the program as of March 31, 2026
May-25 2,000,000 1,946,049 Program terminated by Board decision
December-25 2,000,000 532,362 Authorized
The table below presents movements of treasury shares:
Shares Amount (in R$ thousand) Average price
(in R$)
December 31, 2024 (28,234,942) (1,805,896)
Repurchase of shares (a)
(40,290,069) (2,987,034) 75.98
Shares delivered under share-based payment instruments (b)
3,182,548  201,642  66.93
December 31, 2025 (65,342,463) (4,591,288)
Repurchase of shares (a)
(7,245,763) (531,843) 76.14
Shares delivered under share-based payment instruments (b)
1,299,116  91,435  70.34
Cancellation of shares (c)
60,832,695  4,283,325  70.41
March 31, 2026 (10,456,415) (748,371)
(a)On March 31, 2026, the amount related to brokerage fees is R$ 523 (December 31, 2025 - R$ 9,836).
(b)Including share-based compensation and contingent consideration.
(c)Measured by average cost of treasury shares on cancellation date.
13.4. Premium received on options over own shares entered into a part of the repurchase program
The Company entered into prepaid put and call option agreements, which entitled it to receive a certain number of own shares from the counterparty in case of option exercise. The options were not exercised, and the Company received back the amount paid in advance at the inception of the agreement. Premium received in the transaction as of March 31, 2026 was R$ 1 (December 31, 2025 - R$ 17,741).
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
13.5. Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss) ("OCI") represents the profit or loss not reported in the statement of profit and loss being separately presented in the financial statements. This includes Company transactions and operations that are not considered realized gains or losses. The table presents the accumulated balance of each category of OCI as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:
March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025
Other comprehensive income (loss) that may be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods (net of tax):
Accounts receivable from card issuers at fair value (679,846) (732,605)
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations (6,184) (50,494)
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedge (108,031) (97,319)
Other comprehensive income (loss) that will not be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods (net of tax):
Changes in fair value of equity instruments designated at fair value 291,623  291,623 
Effects of hyperinflationary accounting —  20,521 
(502,438) (568,274)
14.    Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income for the period attributed to the controlling shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted earnings per share considers the number of shares outstanding for the purposes of basic earnings plus (when dilutive) the number of potentially issuable shares.
All numbers of shares for the purpose of earnings per share are the weighted average during each period presented.
14.1.    Numerator of earnings per share
In determining the numerator of basic and diluted EPS, earnings attributable to the Group is allocated as follows:
Three months ended March 31,
2026 2025
(Recasted)
Net income attributable to controlling shareholders from continuing operations 1,775,463  510,845 
Numerator of basic and diluted EPS from continuing operations 1,775,463  510,845 
Three months ended March 31,
2026 2025
(Recasted)
Net income attributable to controlling shareholders from discontinued operations (68,938) 3,613 
Numerator of basic EPS and diluted from discontinued operations (a)
(68,938) 3,613 
(a)There were no adjustments to the numerator for discontinued operations for the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share.
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
14.2.    Basic and Diluted earnings per share
The following table contains the EPS of the Group for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 (in thousands except share and per share amounts):
Three months ended March 31,
2026 2025
(Recasted)
Numerator of basic EPS from continuing operations 1,775,463  510,845 
Numerator of basic EPS from discontinued operations (68,938) 3,613 
Weighted average number of outstanding shares 247,560,045  279,534,451 
Weighted average number of contingently issuable shares with conditions satisfied 200,605  310,782 
Denominator of basic EPS from continuing and discontinued operations 247,760,650  279,845,233 
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations - R$ 7.17  1.83 
Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations - R$ (0.28) 0.01 
Numerator of diluted EPS from continuing operations 1,775,463  510,845 
Numerator of diluted EPS from discontinued operations (68,938) 3,613 
Denominator of basic EPS from continuing and discontinued operations 247,760,650  279,845,233 
Share-based instruments (a)
5,672,266  6,236,812 
Denominator of diluted EPS from continuing and discontinued operations 253,432,916  286,082,045 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations - R$ 7.01  1.79 
Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations - R$ (b)
(0.27) 0.01 
(a) Diluted earnings per share are calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of shares outstanding, considering potentially convertible instruments.
(b)For discontinued operations, the denominator of diluted EPS is consistent with that of continuing operations, as dilution is assessed based on the denominator from continuing operations.
14.3.    Detail of potentially issuable common shares for purposes of Diluted EPS
The potentially issuable common shares consider the difference between the issuable shares under share-based instruments and the number of shares that potentially be purchased at the weighted average market price of the shares during the period with the amount of future compensation expense of those share-based instruments, as presented as follows:
Three months ended March 31,
2026 2025
Total weighted average shares issuable under share-based payment plans for which performance conditions have already been met 11,644,695  14,023,532 
Total weighted average shares that could have been purchased: compensation expense to be recognized in future periods divided by the weighted average market price of Company’s shares (6,105,034) (8,051,931)
Other total weighted average shares potentially issuable for no additional consideration 132,605  265,211 
Share-based instruments 5,672,266  6,236,812 
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
15.    Revenue and income
15.1.    Timing of revenue recognition
Net revenue from transaction activities and other services and discount fees charged for the prepayment of accounts payable to clients are recognized at a point in time, except for membership fees which are recognized over time. All other revenue and income are recognized over time.
The Group has recognized revenue to membership fees in the amount of R$ 43,311 in the three months ended March 31, 2026 (three months ended March 31, 2025 - R$ 62,336).
Net revenue from transaction activities and other services includes membership fee mentioned above and R$ 10,802 of registry business fee in the three months ended March 31, 2026 (R$ 14,005 in three months ended March 31, 2025).
15.2. Seasonality of operations
The Group’s revenues are subject to seasonal fluctuations as a result of consumer spending patterns. Historically, revenues have been strongest during the last quarter of the year as a result of higher sales during the Brazilian holiday season. This is due to the increase in the number and amount of electronic payment transactions related to seasonal retail events. Adverse events that occur during these months could have a disproportionate effect on the results of operations for the entire fiscal year. As a result of seasonal fluctuations caused by these and other factors, results for an interim period may not be indicative of those expected for the full fiscal year.
16.    Expenses by nature
Three months ended March 31,
2026 2025
(Recasted)
Personnel expenses
666,550  655,288 
Transaction and client services costs (a)
543,136  387,747 
Marketing expenses and sales commissions (b)
259,848  258,219 
Depreciation and amortization (Note 9.2)
237,886  212,201 
Third party services
61,346  51,459 
Other
76,917  81,246 
1,845,683  1,646,160 
(a)Transaction and client services costs include card transaction capturing services, card transaction and settlement processing services, logistics costs, payment scheme fees, cloud services, allowance for expected credit losses and other costs.
(b)Marketing expenses and sales commissions relate to marketing and advertising expenses, and commissions paid to sales related partnerships.
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
17. Financial expenses, net
Three months ended March 31,
2026 2025
(Recasted)
Finance cost of sale of receivables 430,760  621,162 
Cost of debts and deposits 664,466  434,202 
Other 9,389  31,602 
1,104,615  1,086,966 

18.    Employee benefits
18.1.    Share-based payment plans
The Group has equity settled share-based payment instruments, under which management grants shares to employees and non-employees depending on the strategy of the Group. The following table outlines the key share-based awards movements - in number of shares - as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025.
Equity
RSU PSU Option Total
Number of shares
As of December 31, 2024 12,703,778  5,891,383  43,773  18,638,934 
Granted 3,163,890  440,648  —  3,604,538 
Cancelled (553,339) —  —  (553,339)
Delivered (830,865) —  —  (830,865)
As of March 31, 2025 14,483,464  6,332,031  43,773  20,859,268 
As of December 31, 2025 11,306,955  6,239,923  43,773  17,590,651 
Granted (a) (b)
3,181,238  61,175  —  3,242,413 
Cancelled (c)
(319,993) (348,568) —  (668,561)
Delivered (d)
(1,814,021) (541,784) —  (2,355,805)
As of March 31, 2026 12,354,179  5,410,746  43,773  17,808,698 
(a)RSU’s granted with an average grant-date fair value of R$ 74.24.
(b)PSU’s granted with an average grant-date fair value of R$ 27.72.
(c)On March 31, 2026, 18,573 vested RSUs were pending settlement.
(d)The delivery of the period net of withholding taxes represents 1,299,116 treasury shares.
18.1.1 Share-based payment expenses
The total expense related to share-based plans, including taxes and social charges, recognized as Other income (expenses), net for the programs was R$ 57,608 for three months ended March 31, 2026 (R$ 80,014 for three months ended March 31, 2025).
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
19.    Other disclosures on cash flows
19.1. Non-cash transactions
19.1.1.    Operating activities
Three months ended March 31,
2026 2025
Changes in the fair value of accounts receivable from card issuers at FVOCI (68,423) 148,636 
19.1.2.    Investing activities
Three months ended March 31,
2026 2025
Property and equipment and intangible assets acquired through lease (Note 9.1 and 10.1)
7,950  35,570 
19.1.3.    Financing activities
Three months ended March 31,
2026 2025
Unpaid consideration for acquisition of non-controlling shares 425  579 
19.2. Items breakdown
19.2.1.    Fair value adjustment in financial instruments designated at FVPL
Three months ended March 31,
2026 2025
Adjustment on FIDC and bank borrowings designated for fair value hedge (Note 5.6.2) 26,775  (57,916)
Fair value adjustment on equity securities designated at FVPL —  (11,790)
Fair value adjustment in financial instruments designated at FVPL 26,775  (69,706)
19.2.2.    Interest income received, net of costs
Three months ended March 31,
2026 2025
Interest income received on prepayment of accounts payable to clients 2,321,523  2,147,665 
Finance cost of sale of receivables (Note 17) (430,760) (621,162)
Interest income received, net of costs 1,890,763  1,526,503 
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
19.2.3.    Purchases of property and equipment
Three months ended March 31,
2026 2025
Additions of property and equipment (Note 9.1)
(202,513) (239,626)
Additions of right of use (Note 9.1)
7,950  35,570 
Payments from previous period (50,332) (57,413)
Purchases not paid at period end 61,015  81,251 
Purchases of property and equipment (183,880) (180,218)
19.2.4.    Purchases and development of intangible assets
Three months ended March 31,
2026 2025
Additions of intangible assets (Note 10.1)
(96,468) (104,905)
Payments from previous period (3,739) (5,015)
Purchases not paid at period end 1,636  2,623 
Purchases and development of intangible assets (98,571) (107,297)
19.2.5.    Proceeds from the disposal of non-current assets
Three months ended March 31,
2026 2025
Net book value of disposed assets
3,586,779  15,421 
Net book value of disposed leases
(5,681) (10,799)
Gain (loss) on disposal of property and equipment and intangible assets (1,694) 4,152 
Disposal of Software business property, equipment and intangible assets
(3,568,065) — 
Outstanding balance (11,670) (8,757)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment and intangible assets (331) 17 
20. Disposal group classified as held for sale and discontinued operations
In the second quarter of 2025, the Group entered into two separate agreements to sell Linx Sistemas e Consultoria Ltda (“Linx Sistemas”) and certain other software assets (“Software Businesses"), and SimplesVet Tecnologia S.A. (“Simplesvet”), resulting in the classification of both businesses as held for sale. The transactions have also been classified as discontinued operations. Therefore, the statement of profit or loss presents the net results of continuing and discontinued operations separately for each period presented, with prior periods reclassified accordingly.
The entities comprised in the Software Businesses are listed below:
•Linx Software Participações em Tecnologia S.A.
•Linx Sistemas e Consultoria Ltda
•Linx Telecomunicações Ltda
•Linx Automotivo Ltda
•Linx Commerce Ltda
•Linx People Ltda
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
•Linx Saúde Ltda
•Sponte Educação Ltda
•Napse S.R.L.
•Napse Uruguay SAS
•Sociedad Ingenería de Sistemas Napse I.T. de Chile Limitada
•Synthesis Holding LLC
•Synthesis US LLC
•Retail Americas Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada de Capital Variable
•Synthesis IT de México Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada de Capital Variable
20.1. Software Businesses and Simplesvet
In the second quarter of 2025, the Board of Directors approved the plan to sell Software Businesses and Simplesvet. Both sales were expected to be completed within a year from the reporting date so were classified as a disposal group held for sale. These businesses together represent a major part of our Software operating segment and as a result met the requirements to be classified as discontinued operations. The Software segment continues to be one of the segments disclosed in the financial statements comprised of other businesses that do not meet the criteria for either assets held for sale or discontinued operations.
Immediately before the classification of the businesses as discontinued operation and at each reporting date, the recoverable amount was estimated for assets included in the disposal group. An impairment loss of R$ 157,991 was identified as of December 31, 2025 and was recognized as part of discontinued operations.
Estimating the fair value implies assumptions and estimates that require judgment. In estimating such fair value we have considered the terms of the agreements we entered into as well as estimates about expected timing of the disposals which impact the estimated proceeds of the sale and as well as its discount to present value as of the date of the impairment test. While actual date of the disposal may differ from this estimate of fair value we expect any difference will not result in significant effect in the impairment test performed. The net carrying amount of assets and liabilities of businesses classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2026 was R$ nil (December 31, 2025 - R$ 3,229,817).
In the third quarter of 2025, the agreement to sell Simplesvet was concluded and the sale resulted in a gain of R$ 56,588.
The Software Businesses transaction was approved without restrictions by the Brazilian Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) on January 30, 2026, and closed on February 27, 2026. The total amount received was R$ 3,272,193, and the final accounting effects of the disposal resulted in a loss of R$ 28,717.
The major classes of assets included in the disposal group classified as held for sale as well as the liabilities directly associated with those assets are presented below.
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
December 31, 2025
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 230,643 
Trade accounts receivable 171,652 
Recoverable taxes 9,173 
Other assets 49,177 
Deferred tax assets 3,704 
Property and equipment 67,009 
Intangible assets 3,491,465 
Total assets classified as held for sale 4,022,823 
Liabilities
Trade accounts payable 54,954 
Other debt instruments 21,369 
Deferred tax liabilities 434,903 
Labor and social security liabilities 115,923 
Taxes payable 38,957 
Provision for contingencies 96,267 
Other liabilities 30,633 
Total liabilities associated with assets held for sale 793,006 
The accumulated balances of other comprehensive income recognized within equity associated with assets held for sale are presented below:
December 31, 2025
Amounts included in accumulated OCI to be recognized in income upon disposal of the businesses
Net monetary position in hyperinflationary economies 20,578 
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations (52,779)
Total other comprehensive loss associated with assets held for sale (32,201)
The effects of discontinued operations on the statement of profit or loss of the periods are presented below:
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
Three months ended March 31,
 2026  2025
Net revenue from transaction activities and other services 9,637  23,607
Net revenue from subscription services and equipment rental 183,564  277,357
Other financial income 1,251  8,178
Total revenue and income from discontinued operations 194,452 309,142
Cost of services (94,957) (148,071)
Administrative expenses (38,761) (70,149)
Selling expenses (52,921) (65,743)
Financial expenses, net (4,909) (9,724)
Other income (expenses), net (81,114) (5,895)
(272,662) (299,582)
Profit before income taxes from discontinued operations (78,210) 9,560 
Current income tax and social contribution 23,447  (9,464)
Deferred income tax and social contribution (14,175) 4,973
Net income (loss) for the period from discontinued operations (68,938) 5,069 
Discontinued operations on the statement of cash flows of the periods are presented below:
Three months ended March 31,
2026 2025
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (49,733) 68,123 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 46,166  (42,426)
Net cash used in financing activities (764) (16,722)
Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents 9,856  (7,405)
Change in cash and cash equivalents 5,525 1,570

21. Operating segments
The Company evaluates the operational performance of its businesses considering its long-term strategy and the correlation between the operational nature of the services provided. This approach aims to achieve the Group's strategy, which, in addition to financial services, focuses on empowering its clients (entrepreneurs) with the capability to monitor, manage, and scale their own businesses. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Group evaluated its business and reported its results under a single operating segment view.
In March 2026, management reassessed the internal reporting structure used to monitor the Group's operational performance. As a result, the operations were segregated into (i) the results of the financial services businesses and (ii) the results of other businesses considered adjacent to the core financial services.
Accordingly, the Group's operating and reportable segments are now "Financial services" and "Other solutions", comprised as follows:
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
•Financial services: Comprised of financial services solutions serving Micro, Small and Medium Businesses (MSMBs) and Large Accounts, consisting mainly of payments solutions, digital banking, credit, insurance, and registry of receivables (TAG).
•Other solutions: Comprised of solutions that include ERP software, CRM, engagement tools, Ads solutions, and hubs.
The Group uses Adjusted net income (loss) as the measure reported to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), which comprises the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO”) and the Board of Directors, about the performance of each segment.
21.1. Statement of profit or loss by segment
Three months ended March 31, 2026
Financial Services Other solutions
Total revenue and income
3,469,080  108,944 
Cost of services
(951,435) (37,547)
Administrative expenses
(176,593) (23,085)
Selling expenses
(514,216) (28,870)
Financial expenses, net
(1,099,653) (1,589)
Other income (expenses), net
(103,786) 442 
Total adjusted expenses
(2,845,683) (90,649)
Loss on investment in associates
—  (707)
Adjusted profit before income taxes
623,397  17,588 
Income taxes and social contributions
(90,653) (1,207)
Adjusted net income for the period
532,744  16,381 
Three months ended March 31, 2025
Financial Services Other solutions
(Recasted)
(Recasted)
Total revenue and income
3,273,269  —  87,533 
Cost of services
(759,953) —  (25,839)
Administrative expenses
(168,689) —  (28,910)
Selling expenses
(507,159) —  (20,195)
Financial expenses, net
(1,082,123) —  (2,204)
Other income (expenses), net
(111,876) —  (856)
Total adjusted expenses
(2,629,800) (78,004)
Gain on investment in associates
—  —  361 
Adjusted profit before income taxes
643,469  9,890 
— 
Income taxes and social contributions
(127,046) —  4,358 
Adjusted net income for the period
516,423  14,248 

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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2026
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
21.2. Reconciliation of segment adjusted net income for the period with net income in the consolidated financial statements
Three months ended March 31,
2026 2025
(Recasted)
Adjusted net income – Financial Services
532,744  516,423 
Adjusted net income (loss) – Other solutions
16,381  14,248 
549,125  530,671 
Adjustments from adjusted net income to consolidated net income (loss)
Amortization of fair value adjustment related to acquisitions (a)
(12,156) (11,188)
Deferred tax asset on tax goodwill recognized on acquisition of Linx (b) (Note 8.1 and 8.3)
1,242,596  — 
Other income (loss) (c)
(1,811) (14,136)
Tax effect on adjustments
2,523  6,331 
Consolidated net income
1,780,277  511,678 
(a)Related to acquisitions. Consists of expenses resulting from the changes of the fair value adjustments as a result of the application of the acquisition method.
(b)The Company exclude this amount to determine adjusted net income since it considers the effect related to the original acquisition of Linx in order to be consistent with the exclusion of effects in income related to acquisitions and disposal of businesses. Future deferred tax expense resulting from the derecognition of the deferred tax asset will also be eliminated in determining adjusted net income.
(c)Consists of the fair value adjustment related to associates call option, earn-out interests related to acquisitions, divestment of assets and remeasurement of previously held equity in associates.


22. Subsequent event
On April 14, 2026 StoneCo announced that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of an extraordinary cash dividend of US$ 2.53 per share of the Company (both Class A and Class B shareholders) which were paid on May 4, 2026 to shareholders of record as of April 24, 2026. The total amount paid was R$ 3,078,248, calculated based on the number of shares outstanding on the record date.
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