BlackRock, Inc. Increases Stake in StoneCo Ltd. to 11.4%

BlackRock, Inc. has filed an amended Schedule 13G/A with the SEC, dated April 24, 2026, regarding its holdings in StoneCo Ltd. (STNE). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, BlackRock reported beneficial ownership of 26,458,837 shares of Class A Stock, representing an 11.4% stake in the company. This reflects an increase from its previously reported position of 25,517,531 shares, which accounted for approximately 10.0% of the issuer. Of the total shares held, BlackRock maintains sole voting power over 25,616,964 shares and sole dispositive power over the full 26,458,837 shares. The filing indicates that these securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of the issuer. Multiple BlackRock subsidiaries are listed as part of the reporting group, though no single individual's interest exceeds 5% of the total outstanding common shares. This filing marks the seventh amendment to BlackRock's statement regarding StoneCo Ltd.