PagSeguro Digital (PAGS) Stock

PagSeguro holds a small market share in Brazil's saturated payments market. Brazil's rising inflation, interest rates, and BRL/USD devaluation have negatively impacted PAGS's performance. Also, increased expenses and shrinking margins have led to investor dissatisfaction and downgrades. With a low P/E ratio of 6.7x and 15% projected growth, the Company still presents a "Growth At a Reasonable Price" opportunity, but risks remain.

PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (PAGS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.32 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.30 per share.

Recurring net income reaches a record R$572 million, up 30% year-on-year;  Revenue growth driven by robust growth in acquiring (TPV) and acceleration of the banking platform SÃO PAULO, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PagBank (NYSE: PAGS), a leading digital bank offering a comprehensive suite of financial services and payment solutions, announced strong results for the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24). The Company reported net revenues of R$4.8 billion in 3Q24 (+20% YoY).

In the closing of the recent trading day, PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (PAGS) stood at $8.12, denoting a +1.37% change from the preceding trading day.

In the most recent trading session, PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (PAGS) closed at $8.06, indicating a +0.25% shift from the previous trading day.

PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (PAGS) concluded the recent trading session at $8.27, signifying a -0.24% move from its prior day's close.

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Despite robust growth in revenue and earnings re-acceleration, PagSeguro's stock remains sensitive to high-interest rates, currently at 10.5%, impacting the stock's sentiment. The company significantly boosted FY2024 TPV guidance by 10%, driven by strong merchant services demand and a focus on medium and large enterprises. The management indicated that TPV growth in 2Q FY2024 was 3 times higher than the industry's growth, implying that the company is gaining market share.

Some LatAm fintechs offer growth potential with cheap valuations, such as Nu Holdings, but alternatives like PagSeguro have more attractive valuations. PagSeguro's Q2 earnings show strong momentum with revenue growth, operational indicators, and credit portfolio improvements, leading to increased net income and revised guidance. Despite risks including macroeconomic, exchange rate, and competition, PagSeguro's valuation remains a strong aspect of the investment thesis, offering potential upside for investors.