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dLocal Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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dLocal (NASDAQ:DLO) reported strong Q1 2026 growth with TPV of US$14.1 billion (+73% YoY) and revenue of US$335.9 million (+55% YoY). Gross profit reached a record US$118.7 million (+40% YoY).

Net income was US$41.9 million (down 10% YoY), or US$51.6 million excluding prior-years tax adjustments (+11% YoY). Adjusted Free Cash Flow was US$14.7 million (down 63% YoY), and corporate cash rose to US$451.8 million. Full-year guidance remains unchanged.

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Positive

  • TPV reached US$14.1 billion, up 73% year-over-year
  • Revenue grew to US$335.9 million, a 55% year-over-year increase
  • Record gross profit of US$118.7 million, up 40% year-over-year
  • Operating profit excluding tax adjustment was US$57.2 million, up 25% year-over-year
  • Net income excluding tax adjustment was US$51.6 million, up 11% year-over-year
  • Corporate cash and equivalents increased to US$451.8 million as of March 31, 2026
  • Full-year guidance was reaffirmed as unchanged

Negative

  • Gross profit margin declined to 35% from 39% a year earlier
  • Net income fell to US$41.9 million, down 10% year-over-year
  • Net income margin decreased to 12% from 22% year-over-year
  • Adjusted Free Cash Flow dropped to US$14.7 million, down 63% year-over-year
  • Operating expenses excluding tax adjustment rose 58% year-over-year
  • One-off prior-period tax adjustment totaled US$9.7 million, impacting earnings
  • Operating profit to gross profit ratio declined to 44% from 54%

News Market Reaction – DLO

-13.03% 4.2x vol
36 alerts
-13.03% News Effect
-8.8% Trough in 23 hr 45 min
-$559M Valuation Impact
$3.73B Market Cap
4.2x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, DLO declined 13.03%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -8.8% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 36 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $559M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $3.73B at that time. Trading volume was very high at 4.2x the daily average, suggesting heavy selling pressure.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

TPV: US$14.1 billion (+73% YoY) Revenue: US$335.9 million (+55% YoY) Gross profit: US$118.7 million (+40% YoY) +5 more
8 metrics
TPV US$14.1 billion (+73% YoY) Q1 2026 total payment volume vs Q1 2025 US$8.1 billion
Revenue US$335.9 million (+55% YoY) Q1 2026 revenue vs Q1 2025 US$216.8 million
Gross profit US$118.7 million (+40% YoY) Q1 2026 gross profit vs Q1 2025 US$84.9 million
Net income (ex tax adj.) US$51.6 million (+11% YoY) Q1 2026 net income excluding prior-period tax adjustment
Net income reported US$41.9 million (-10% YoY) Q1 2026 profit for the period vs Q1 2025 US$46.7 million
Adjusted Free Cash Flow US$14.7 million (-63% YoY) Q1 2026 adjusted free cash flow vs Q1 2025 US$39.7 million
Cash & equivalents US$815.6 million Total cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2026
Gross margin 35% (vs 39% prior year) Q1 2026 gross profit margin vs Q1 2025

Market Reality Check

Price: $11.01 Vol: Volume 3,374,415 is 1.96x...
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Technical Shares at $12.17 are trading below the 200-day MA of $13.50 and sit 27.47% under the 52-week high of $16.78.

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Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Apr 16 (Neutral)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Apr 16 Earnings call timing Neutral +1.3% Updated timing for the upcoming Q1 2026 earnings conference call.
Mar 18 Q4 2025 earnings Positive +9.4% Strong Q4 2025 growth, dividend declaration and $300M share repurchase authorization.
Nov 12 Q3 2025 earnings Positive -6.8% Record Q3 2025 results with margin moderation and regional mix impacts.
Aug 13 Q2 2025 earnings Positive +31.3% Strong Q2 2025 growth, improved operational leverage and higher full-year guidance.
May 14 Q1 2025 earnings Positive +10.3% Record Q1 2025 metrics, sharp net income and free cash flow improvements.
Pattern Detected

Earnings-related news has usually driven positive price reactions for DLO, with one notable negative reaction despite strong fundamentals.

Recent Company History

Over the last year, DLO has repeatedly posted rapid growth across TPV, revenue and gross profit. Q1 2025-05-14, Q2 2025-08-13, and Q4 2026-03-18 earnings all featured strong double-digit growth and saw share price gains of 10.3%, 31.31%, and 9.43%, respectively. One quarter (2025-11-12) combined record results with a -6.8% move, showing the market can react critically even to strong prints. Today’s Q1 2026 release extends the high-growth narrative while keeping 2026 guidance unchanged.

Historical Comparison

+9.1% avg move · Past 5 earnings-related releases saw an average move of 9.1%, mostly positive. Today’s -4.1% reactio...
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Average Historical Move earnings

Past 5 earnings-related releases saw an average move of 9.1%, mostly positive. Today’s -4.1% reaction to Q1 2026 results contrasts with that pattern.

Earnings releases since Q1 2025 have shown consistently rising TPV, revenue and gross profit, with DLO layering on dividends, buybacks and 2026 growth guidance. The current Q1 2026 report continues strong TPV and revenue expansion while keeping guidance unchanged, suggesting a continuation rather than a reset of the prior earnings trajectory.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock dropped -13.0% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite robust TPV ...
Analysis

The stock dropped -13.0% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite robust TPV and revenue growth fits periods where the market focused on margins or cash generation. Q1 2026 showed strong top-line expansion but lower reported net income and a sharp decline in adjusted free cash flow to US$14.7M. With short interest at 15.98% and days to cover of 7.5, downside moves may have been magnified, and prior quarters show that sentiment has occasionally diverged from fundamentals.

Key Terms

total payment volume, ifrs, adjusted free cash flow, operating profit excluding prior years tax adjustments, +4 more
8 terms
total payment volume financial
"Total Payment Volume (“TPV”) reached US$14.1 billion in the first quarter..."
The total payment volume is the sum of all money that flows through a payment platform or service over a given period, including purchases, transfers, and other transactions. Like measuring the total gallons of water running through a pipe to gauge how busy it is, TPV shows how much business a payments provider or marketplace handles and helps investors assess scale, growth, market share and potential fee-based revenue.
ifrs financial
"dLocal reports in US dollars and in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB"
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are a set of common accounting rules used by many companies worldwide to prepare financial statements, so numbers like revenue, profit and assets are measured in the same way across borders. For investors, IFRS matters because it makes it easier to compare the financial health and performance of different companies—like using the same ruler to measure different objects—reducing surprises and helping informed investment decisions.
adjusted free cash flow financial
"Adjusted Free Cash Flow US$15 million, driven by temporary working capital effects..."
Adjusted free cash flow is the amount of money a company generates from its operations after accounting for essential expenses and investments, like maintaining or upgrading equipment. It shows how much cash is truly available to grow the business, pay debts, or return to shareholders, helping investors see the company's financial health more clearly.
operating profit excluding prior years tax adjustments financial
"Operating profit US$57 million excluding prior years tax adjustments (+25% year-over-year)."
Operating profit excluding prior years tax adjustments is the company’s earnings from its regular business activities after subtracting operating costs but before including any tax corrections that relate to earlier years. It matters to investors because it shows the underlying performance of the business without one-off tax fixes that can distort results, making it easier to compare current operations to past periods or to other firms — like viewing a photo with temporary blemishes removed so the real picture is clearer.
net income excluding prior years tax adjustments financial
"Net income at US$52 million excluding prior-years tax adjustments (+11% year-over-year)."
Net income excluding prior years tax adjustments is the company’s reported profit with any tax corrections that relate to earlier reporting periods removed, so the figure reflects only current-period results. Investors care because tax adjustments from past years can create one-time spikes or drops that hide how the business actually performed this period—removing them is like taking out an unexpected bookkeeping correction to see the underlying trend more clearly.
earnings per share financial
"Earnings per share (in USD) Basic Earnings per share | 0.14..."
Earnings per share represent the amount of profit a company makes for each share of its stock, similar to how a pie’s total size can be divided into slices for each person. It helps investors understand how profitable the company is on a per-share basis, making it easier to compare its performance over time or against other companies. Higher earnings per share generally indicate better profitability and can influence a company's stock value.
derivative financial instruments financial
"Derivative financial instruments | 2,341 | | 140"
Derivative financial instruments are contracts whose value is tied to the price of something else — for example a stock, bond, commodity or market index — much like an insurance policy or a bet tied to the outcome of an event. They matter to investors because they can be used to reduce risk, amplify returns or speculate on price moves, but they can also magnify losses and affect a company’s financial exposure and market volatility.
capital expenditures financial
"Capital expenditures consist of acquisitions of property, plant and equipment..."
Capital expenditures are the money a company spends to buy or improve big assets like buildings, equipment, or machines that will last a long time. These investments matter because they help the company grow and operate more efficiently, similar to how upgrading a home’s appliances or adding a new room can make it better and more valuable.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

TPV surpassed US$14 billion for the first time (+73% year-over-year), six consecutive quarters of 50%+ year-over-year growth. 
Record gross profit: US$119 million (+40% year-over-year).
Operating profit US$57 million excluding prior years tax adjustments (+25% year-over-year).
Expected higher OPEX from 2025 carry-over; operating leverage to improve in 2H26.
Net income at US$52 million excluding prior-years tax adjustments (+11% year-over-year).
Adjusted Free Cash Flow US$15 million, driven by temporary working capital effects, expected to revert.
Guidance unchanged.

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DLocal Limited (“dLocal”, “we”, “us”, and “our”) (NASDAQ:DLO), the leading cross-border financial infrastructure platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

dLocal’s management team will host a conference call and audio webcast on May 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Please click here to pre-register for the conference call and obtain your dial in number and passcode.

The live conference call can be accessed via audio webcast at the investor relations section of dLocal’s website, at https://investor.dlocal.com/. An archive of the webcast will be available for a year following the conclusion of the conference call. The investor presentation will also be filed on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.

“Ten years in, the thesis is intact, the opportunity is larger than ever, and we are better equipped to capture it than at any point in our history. The infrastructure we have built - the licenses, the payment methods, the stakeholder relationships, the data, the technology - abstracts local complexity and compounds in value over time. The combination of strong base business momentum, a product roadmap that is gaining traction, and secular tailwinds across our markets as merchants increasingly convert to local processing, gives us confidence that the next decade can be as impressive as the last,” said Pedro Arnt, CEO of dLocal.

First quarter 2026 financial highlights

dLocal reports in US dollars and in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB

  • Total Payment Volume (“TPV”) reached US$14.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 73% year-over-year compared to US$8.1 billion in the first quarter of 2025 and up 7% compared to US$13.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. In constant currency, TPV growth for the period would have been 63% year-over-year.
  • Revenues amounted to US$335.9 million, up 55% year-over-year compared to US$216.8 million in the first quarter of 2025 and broadly flat compared to US$337.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. In constant currency, revenue growth for the period would have been 52% year-over-year. The quarter-over-quarter comparison reflects a less favorable payment method mix and narrower FX spreads.
  • Gross profit was US$118.7 million in the first quarter of 2026, a new record, up 40% compared to US$84.9 million in the first quarter of 2025 and up 2% compared to US$115.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. In constant currency, gross profit growth for the period would have been 35% year-over-year. The quarter-over-quarter comparison is explained by (i) Argentina's strong volume growth and normalized funding costs; (ii) broad-based volume growth in Africa and Asia, with notable contributions from Nigeria, Mozambique, and Vietnam; partially offset by (iii) Brazil's normalization following an exceptionally strong fourth quarter of 2025; and (iv) a modest mix shift toward lower take rate merchants in Other LatAm markets.
  • As a result, gross profit margin was 35% in this quarter, compared to 39% in the first quarter of 2025 and 34% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • Gross profit over TPV was at 0.84%, decreasing from 1.05% in the first quarter of 2025 and from 0.88% in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting the continued strong TPV momentum and the natural margin dynamics of scaling volume with established merchants and into new payment methods, products, and countries.
  • During the first quarter of 2026, dLocal recorded a one-off prior-periods tax adjustment of US$9.7 million related to installment payment products in certain markets. This out-of-period adjustment was not material to any previously reported annual or interim period. Of the total adjustment, approximately US$5.3 million impacted the income tax expense line and US$4.4 million in operating expenses related to indirect and other taxes. The Company does not expect to record comparable items in future quarters.
  • Operating expenses totaled US$65.9 million for the first quarter of 2026, or US$61.5 million excluding the prior-periods adjustment, up 58% year-over-year and 16% quarter-over-quarter on a normalized basis, reflecting the expected carry-over of the last part of the investment cycle costs, which ramped up mostly towards the end of 2025.
  • As a result, Operating profit was US$52.8 million, or would have been US$57.2 million excluding the one-off prior-periods tax adjustment, representing growth of 25% year-over-year and decrease of 9% on a normalized basis. The Operating Profit to Gross Profit ratio was 44% as reported and 48% excluding the one-off.
  • Net financial result was US$5.2 million gain, compared to a net finance gain of US$7.0 million in the first quarter of 2025 and a net finance gain of US$3.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • Our effective income tax rate for the period was approximately 26% as reported, elevated by the non-recurring prior-period adjustment. Excluding the adjustment, the effective rate would have been approximately 16%, broadly in line with prior quarters.
  • Net income for the first quarter of 2026 was US$41.9 million, or US$0.14 per diluted share, down 10% compared to a profit of US$46.7 million, or US$0.16 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025 and down 25% compared to a profit of US$55.6 million, or US$0.18 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2025. Excluding the prior-periods tax adjustment, net income would have been US$51.6 million, or US$0.17 per diluted share, up 11% year-over-year.
  • Adjusted Free cash flow for the first quarter of 2026 amounted to US$14.7 million, down 63% year-over-year compared to US$39.7 million in the first quarter of 2025 and down 77% compared to US$64.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. The year-over-year and sequential variation is primarily explained by temporary working capital effects, including timing in tax credit netting and higher receivables from our advancement operations, which are expected to normalize in upcoming quarters.
  • As of March 31, 2026, dLocal had US$815.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, which includes US$451.8 million of Corporate cash and cash equivalents. The Corporate cash and cash equivalents increased by US$95.9 million from US$355.9 million as of March 31, 2025. When compared to the US$424.5 million Corporate cash and cash equivalents position as of December 31, 2025, it increased by US$27.3 million quarter-over-quarter.

The following table summarizes our key performance metrics:

 Three months ended on March 31
 2026 2025 % change
Key Performance metrics(In millions of US$ except for %)
TPV14,055 8,107 73%
Revenue335.9 216.8 55%
Gross Profit118.7 84.9 40%
Gross Profit margin35% 39% -4p.p
Operating Profit52.8 45.8 15%
Operating Profit/Gross Profit44% 54% -10p.p
Net Income41.9 46.7 -10%
Net Income margin12% 22% -9p.p


Adjusted Free Cash Flow reconciliation

We calculate “Adjusted Free Cash Flow” as net cash (used in) / generated from cash flows from operating activities, less (i) changes in working capital (merchant), and (ii) capital expenditures. The working capital (merchant) is defined as (i) changes in Trade receivables net (disclosed in Note 17 to our consolidated financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2026), plus (ii) changes in Trade payables (disclosed in Note 20 to our consolidated financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2026), plus (iii) changes in Other tax liabilities (disclosed in note 21 to our consolidated financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2026). Capital expenditures consist of acquisitions of property, plant and equipment and additions of intangible assets.

Management uses Adjusted Free Cash Flow as a measure for evaluating the Company's cash generation and the cash available for distribution to our shareholders as dividends pursuant to our dividend policy. Adjusted Free Cash Flow is not a financial measure recognized under IFRS and does not purport to be an alternative to cash generated from operating activities or as a measure of liquidity. Our presentation of Adjusted Free Cash Flow has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under IFRS. See below for a reconciliation of our Adjusted Free Cash Flow to the nearest IFRS measure.

The table below presents a reconciliation of dLocal’s Adjusted Free Cash Flow reconciliation:

$ in thousands (except percentages)Three months ended on March 31
 2026 2025 
Net cash (used in ) / generated from operating activities92,781 95,411 
Changes in working capital (merchant)¹(68,391) (48,170) 
Capital expenditures²(9,738) (7,512) 
Adjusted Free Cash Flow14,652 39,729 

Note: 1 Changes in working capital (merchant) consists of (i) changes in the period in the balance of trade receivables net, plus (ii) changes in the period in the balance of trade payables, plus (iii) changes in the period in the balance of other tax liabilities. 2 Capital expenditures consist of acquisitions of property, plant and equipment and Additions of Intangible Assets.

Operating profit excluding prior years tax adjustments reconciliation

We calculate "Operating Profit Excluding Prior Years Tax Adjustments" as operating profit for the period, excluding the impact of prior periods tax adjustments. During the three-months period ended on March 31, 2026, certain tax assessments related to prior years were adjusted, resulting in tax impacts amounting to US$9,699 corresponding to fiscal years 2023, 2024 and 2025. From the total amount, US$5,296 relates to income tax and related interest (refer to Note 12. Income tax, footnote (i)) and US$4,403 relates to indirect taxes, other taxes and related interest which were included within other operating expenses. The Company concluded that the out of period adjustment was not material to any previously reported annual or interim period.

Management uses Operating Profit Excluding Prior Years Tax Adjustments as a measure for evaluating the Company's underlying operating performance by removing the effect of non-recurring, out-of-period tax assessments. Operating Profit Excluding Prior Years Tax Adjustments is not a financial measure recognized under IFRS and does not purport to be an alternative to operating profit as a measure of operating performance. Our presentation of Operating Profit Excluding Prior Periods Tax Adjustments has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under IFRS.

The table below presents a reconciliation of dLocal’s operating profit excluding prior years tax adjustments reconciliation:

$ in thousandsThree months ended on March 31
 20262025
Operating profit52,77245,845
Prior years tax adjustments (2023-2025)4,404-
Operating profit excluding prior years tax adjustments57,17645,845


Net income excluding prior years tax adjustments reconciliation

We calculate "Net Income Excluding Prior Years Tax Adjustments" as net income (profit for the period), excluding the impact of prior periods tax adjustments. During the three-months period ended on March 31, 2026, certain tax assessments related to prior years were adjusted, resulting in tax impacts amounting to US$9,699 corresponding to fiscal years 2023, 2024 and 2025. From the total amount, US$5,296 relates to income tax and related interest (refer to Note 12. Income tax, footnote (i)) and US$4,403 relates to indirect taxes, other taxes and related interest which were included within other operating expenses. The Company concluded that the out of period adjustment was not material to any previously reported annual or interim period.

Management uses Net Income Excluding Prior Years Tax Adjustments as a measure for evaluating the Company's underlying profitability by removing the effect of non-recurring, out-of-period tax assessments. Net Income Excluding Prior Years Tax Adjustments is not a financial measure recognized under IFRS and does not purport to be an alternative to profit for the period as a measure of profitability. Our presentation of Net Income Excluding Prior Periods Tax Adjustments has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under IFRS.

The table below presents a reconciliation of dLocal’s net income excluding prior years tax adjustments reconciliation:

$ in thousandsThree months ended on March 31
 20262025
Net income (Profit for the period)41,93646,667
Prior years tax adjustments (2023-2025)9,700-
Net income excluding prior years tax adjustments51,63646,667


dLocal Limited

Certain financial information
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
(All amounts in thousands of U.S. Dollars except share data or as otherwise indicated)

 Three months ended on March 31
 2026 2025 
Continuing operations  
Revenues335,862 216,759 
Cost of services(217,178) (131,880) 
Gross profit118,684 84,879 
   
Technology and development expenses(12,124) (6,767) 
Sales and marketing expenses(9,919) (7,135) 
General and administrative expenses(42,657) (24,324) 
Impairment (loss)/gain on financial assets(780) (386) 
Other operating loss(432) (422) 
Operating profit52,772 45,845 
Finance income10,757 12,228 
Finance costs(5,598) (5,259) 
Inflation adjustment(1,386) (885) 
Other results3,773 6,084 
Profit before income tax56,545 51,929 
Income tax expense(14,609) (5,262) 
Profit for the period41,936 46,667 
   
Profit attributable to:  
Owners of the Group41,975 46,630 
Non-controlling interest(39) 37 
Profit for the period41,936 46,667 
   
Earnings per share (in USD)  
Basic Earnings per share0.14 0.16 
Diluted Earnings per share0.14 0.15 
   
Other comprehensive Income  
Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss:  
Exchange difference on translation on foreign operations3,047 3,526 
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax3,047 3,526 
Total comprehensive income for the period44,983 50,193 
   
Total comprehensive income for the period is attributable to:
Owners of the Group45,022 50,174 
Non-controlling interest(39) 19 
Total comprehensive income for the period44,983 50,193 


dLocal Limited

Certain financial information
Consolidated Condensed Interim Statements of Financial Position as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025
(All amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)

 Three months ended on March 31
 2026 2025 
 on March 31, 2026on December 31, 2025
ASSETS  
Current Assets  
Cash and cash equivalents815,605 719,897 
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss97,995 99,089 
Trade and other receivables740,432 572,024 
Derivative financial instruments2,341 140 
Other assets20,871 29,607 
Total Current Assets1,677,244 1,420,757 
   
Non-Current Assets  
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - 
Trade and other receivables26,664 25,982 
Deferred tax assets10,251 7,666 
Property, plant and equipment4,043 3,985 
Right-of-use assets2,808 2,995 
Intangible assets92,506 73,965 
Goodwill6,550 - 
Other assets5,701 5,614 
Total Non-Current Assets148,523 120,207 
TOTAL ASSETS1,825,767 1,540,964 
   
LIABILITIES  
Current Liabilities  
Trade and other payables1,116,490 854,436 
Lease liabilities1,003 1,076 
Tax liabilities39,778 21,500 
Derivative financial instruments567 1,567 
Financial liabilities106,944 86,898 
Provisions461 433 
Total Current Liabilities1,265,243 965,910 
   
Non-Current Liabilities  
Deferred tax liabilities5,427 3,316 
Lease liabilities1,761 2,309 
Total Non-Current Liabilities7,188 5,625 
TOTAL LIABILITIES1,272,431 971,535 
   
EQUITY  
Share Capital588 590 
Share Premium7,097 7,097 
Treasury Shares(10,122)- 
Capital Reserve48,899 42,641 
Other Reserves(12,919)(15,885)
Retained earnings519,584 534,818 
Total Equity Attributable to owners of the Group553,127 569,261 
Non-controlling interest209 168 
TOTAL EQUITY553,336 569,429 
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES1,825,767 1,540,964 


dLocal Limited

Certain interim financial information.
Consolidated Statements of Cash flows for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
(All amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)

 Three months ended on March 31
 2026 2025 
Cash flows from operating activities  
Profit before income tax56,545 51,929 
Adjustments:  
Interest Income from financial instruments(10,590) (5,106) 
Interest charges for lease liabilities57 41 
Other interests charges7,512 883 
Finance expense related to derivative financial instruments700 414 
Net exchange differences(2,616) 4,142 
Fair value loss/(gain) on financial assets at FVPL(167) (7,343) 
Amortization of Intangible assets7,062 4,584 
Depreciation and disposals of PP&E and right-of-use653 703 
Share-based payment expense, net of forfeitures6,066 6,020 
Other operating gain432 422 
Net Impairment loss/(gain) on financial assets780 386 
Inflation adjustment and other financial results2,862 6,083 
 69,296 63,158 
Changes in working capital  
Increase in Trade and other receivables(170,302) 21,082 
Decrease / (Increase) in Other assets(14,279) 1,025 
Increase / (Decrease) in Trade and Other payables204,843 16,346 
Increase / (Decrease) in Tax Liabilities9,577 965 
Increase / (Decrease) in Provisions28 43 
Cash (used) / generated from operating activities99,163 102,619 
Income tax paid(6,382) (7,208) 
Net cash (used) / generated from operating activities92,781 95,411 
   
Cash flows from investing activities  
Acquisitions of Property, plant and equipment(522) (945) 
Additions of Intangible assets(9,216) (6,567) 
Acquisition of financial assets at FVPL(26,876) (41,374) 
Collections of financial assets at FVPL27,179 47,416 
Interest collected from financial instruments10,590 5,106 
Cash acquired in a business combination791 - 
Payments for investments in other assets at FVPL- (10,000) 
Net cash (used in) / generated investing activities1,946 (6,364) 
   
Cash flows from financing activities  
Repurchase of shares(10,122) - 
Share-options exercise paid192 - 
Interest payments on lease liability(57) (41) 
Principal payments on lease liability(748) (663) 
Finance expense paid related to derivative financial instruments(3,901) (3,132) 
Net proceeds from financial liabilities25,353 5,790 
Interest payments on financial liabilities(5,306) (2,166) 
Other finance expense paid(7,455) (714) 
Net cash used in by financing activities(2,044) (926) 
Net increase in cash flow92,683 88,121 
   
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period719,897 425,172 
Net (decrease)/increase in cash flow92,683 88,121 
Effects of exchange rate changes on inflation and cash and cash equivalents3,025 (1,787) 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period815,605 511,506 


About dLocal

dLocal builds financial infrastructure for markets of the future, connecting global enterprises with billions of emerging market consumers in more than 60 countries across high-growth markets in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Through the "One dLocal" concept (one direct API, one platform, and one contract), global companies can accept payments, send payouts, and settle funds globally without the need to manage multiple local entities and integrations. For more information, visit www.dlocal.com

Forward-looking statements
This presentation may contain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements convey dLocal’s current expectations or forecasts of future events, including guidance in respect of total payment volume, gross profit and operating profit. Forward-looking statements regarding dLocal and amounts stated as guidance involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause dLocal’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Certain of these risks and uncertainties are described in the “Risk Factors,” and “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” sections of dLocal’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Unless required by law, dLocal undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events after the date hereof.

Starting in 2026, we provide guidance in respect of Operating Profit, which management believes is useful as a measure to compare our operating results to the operations of other companies in our industry, and to assess our operating performance independently of our capital structure, tax position, and non-cash depreciation and amortization charges.

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This press release does not contain sufficient information to constitute an interim financial report as defined in International Accounting Standards 34, “Interim Financial Reporting” nor a financial statement as defined by International Accounting Standards 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements”. The first quarter financial information in this press release has not been audited nor has it been subject to any limited review procedures, whereas the annual results for the year ended December 31, 2025 are audited.


FAQ

How did dLocal (NASDAQ:DLO) perform in Q1 2026 in terms of revenue and TPV?

dLocal reported Q1 2026 revenue of US$335.9 million and TPV of US$14.1 billion. According to dLocal, this represents year-over-year growth of 55% in revenue and 73% in Total Payment Volume, reflecting strong volume expansion across regions.

What were dLocal's Q1 2026 profits and margins (DLO)?

dLocal posted Q1 2026 net income of US$41.9 million and gross margin of 35%. According to dLocal, net income margin was 12%, while operating profit reached US$52.8 million, with an operating profit to gross profit ratio of 44%.

How did prior-years tax adjustments affect dLocal's Q1 2026 results?

A one-off prior-years tax adjustment of US$9.7 million reduced reported operating profit and net income. According to dLocal, excluding this item, operating profit would have been US$57.2 million and net income US$51.6 million, showing underlying year-over-year growth.

What was dLocal's Adjusted Free Cash Flow in Q1 2026 and how did it change year-over-year?

Adjusted Free Cash Flow was US$14.7 million in Q1 2026, down 63% year-over-year. According to dLocal, this decline mainly reflects temporary working capital effects, including timing of tax credit netting and higher receivables from advancement operations, expected to normalize later.

What is dLocal's cash position and liquidity as of March 31, 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, dLocal held US$815.6 million in total cash and equivalents, including US$451.8 million in corporate cash. According to dLocal, corporate cash rose by US$95.9 million year-over-year and US$27.3 million quarter-over-quarter, supporting financial flexibility.

Did dLocal change its 2026 guidance after reporting Q1 2026 earnings?

dLocal kept its 2026 guidance unchanged following Q1 2026 results. According to dLocal, management expects operating leverage to improve in the second half of 2026, after higher operating expenses from the 2025 investment cycle carry over into early 2026.