BlackRock reports 11.4% stake in StoneCo Ltd. (NASDAQ: STNE) via Schedule 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. filed an amendment to a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 26,458,837 shares of StoneCo Ltd. Class A stock, representing 11.4% of the class. The filing states BlackRock has sole voting power for 25,616,964 shares and sole dispositive power for 26,458,837 shares. The schedule notes various underlying clients may have economic interests; no single external person holds more than 5%. The filing is signed by Spencer Fleming on 04/24/2026.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

BlackRock reports an 11.4% beneficial stake in StoneCo.

The amendment shows 26,458,837 shares beneficially owned with sole dispositive power, indicating BlackRock's Reporting Business Units exercise sale authority over this position. The filing aggregates holdings across specific BlackRock business units per SEC Release No. 34-39538.

Ownership is reported on behalf of multiple clients; the filing states no single outside person holds over 5% of the class. Subsequent filings may identify the specific subsidiary or holdings structure in Exhibit 99.

Governance & Voting Specialist

Voting control is largely held as sole voting power for 25.6M shares.

Reporting shows sole voting power for 25,616,964 shares, implying BlackRock can direct votes for most of its reported stake. This matters for proxy votes and governance outcomes at StoneCo.

The schedule references Exhibit 99 for subsidiary identification under Item 7; that exhibit may clarify which internal BlackRock entities hold the shares.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 26,458,837 shares Percent of class: 11.4% Sole voting power: 25,616,964 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficial ownership 26,458,837 shares Class A Stock

Percent of class 11.4% Class A Stock ownership percentage

Sole voting power 25,616,964 shares shares with sole voting power

Sole dispositive power 26,458,837 shares shares with sole power to dispose

Signature date 04/24/2026 filing signed by Spencer Fleming

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, beneficial ownership, sole dispositive power, Reporting Business Units

4 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"filed an amendment to a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

beneficial ownership financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 26458837 (b) Percent of class: 11.4%"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

sole dispositive power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 26458837"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Reporting Business Units regulatory

"securities beneficially owned by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units")"

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 7)

StoneCo Ltd.

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

G85158106

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): G85158106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 25,616,964.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 26,458,837.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

26,458,837.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

11.4 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: StoneCo Ltd.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 4th Floor, Harbour Place, 103 South Church Street, P.O. Box 10240 Grand Cayman Cayman Islands KY1-1002
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: G85158106
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 26458837
(b)	Percent of class: 11.4 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 25616964
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 26458837
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of StoneCo Ltd.. No one person's interest in the common stock of StoneCo Ltd. is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	04/24/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7

FAQ

What stake does BlackRock (STNE) report in this Schedule 13G/A?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 26,458,837 shares of StoneCo Class A stock, representing 11.4% of the class. The filing aggregates holdings across Reporting Business Units as described under SEC Release No. 34-39538.

How much voting power does BlackRock claim in StoneCo (STNE)?

BlackRock reports sole voting power for 25,616,964 shares of StoneCo Class A stock. The filing lists 0 shared voting power and indicates dispositive power aligns with beneficial ownership figures.

Does the filing identify who ultimately receives dividends or sale proceeds for STNE shares?

The filing states various persons have rights to dividends or proceeds and that no single outside person owns more than 5% of the class. It explains holdings are on behalf of multiple clients and vehicles.

When was the Schedule 13G/A signed and who signed it for BlackRock?

The amendment is signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director, with the signature dated 04/24/2026. The cover indicates the filing is an amendment to a prior Schedule 13G.