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NU Holdings (NU) Earnings: 1Q EPS Misses Estimates Amid Increasing Total Deposits and Cash Equivalents

  • Nubank’s earnings per share (EPS) for Q1 didn’t meet the estimated 8.020c, coming in at 7.750c instead.
  • The total deposits surpassed expectations, reaching $24.25 billion instead of the estimated $24.2 billion.
  • They exceeded cash and cash equivalents estimates with a total of $6.03 billion, compared to the predicted $5.92 billion.
  • The bank received 13 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings and 2 sell ratings from analysts.

NU Holdings on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma, such as Victor Galliano, are closely monitoring NU Holdings through insightful research reports. In his report titled “Nubank (NU US): The Challenges for 2024,” Galliano delves into the intricacies of Nubank Brazil’s focus on expanding secured lending and high-income retail, while Nu Mexico seeks to develop its credit book. Key obstacles include managing capital absorption, non-performing loans (NPLs), and controlling costs. Despite these challenges, management’s effective strategies have boosted NU Holdings‘ Return on Equity (ROE) to over 18% and Return on Assets (ROA) to 2.6% up to 4Q23.

Galliano highlights the efforts in Brazil to expand secured lending and penetrate the high-income retail market. In Mexico, NU Holdings aims to capitalize on its deposit base and enhance its credit business while expanding into Colombia. However, the burgeoning competition in Mexico’s digital banking sector poses risks such as escalating customer acquisition costs, service expenses, and potential credit delinquency issues. Smartkarma’s analysts like Victor Galliano provide valuable insights on NU Holdings‘ strategies and challenges, guiding investors through the dynamic landscape of the company’s operations.


A look at NU Holdings Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend1
Growth5
Resilience5
Momentum5
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.6

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

NU Holdings Ltd. of the Cayman Islands, a company that offers loans, digital banking services, and manages credit card payments and equity investments globally, is positioned for a promising future. According to Smartkarma Smart Scores, NU Holdings has excelled in the areas of Growth, Resilience, and Momentum with scores of 5, indicating strong potential in these key aspects. This suggests that the company is poised for substantial long-term growth and has demonstrated resilience and positive momentum in its operations.

While NU Holdings shows strength in Growth, Resilience, and Momentum, the company scored lower in Value and Dividend at 2 and 1, respectively. Although these scores suggest some room for improvement in terms of value and dividend payouts, NU Holdings‘ outstanding performance in Growth, Resilience, and Momentum underscores its robust foundation for future success. Investors may find NU Holdings an attractive prospect based on its solid performance in key areas critical for long-term sustainability and growth.


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