DLocal: Truist Securities Raises PT to $14 from $12, Maintains Hold Rating.

DLocal: Truist Securities Raises PT to $14 from $12, Maintains Hold Rating.

DLocal Limited (NASDAQ: DLO) experienced a significant trading volume increase on Friday, August 15, with approximately 1,865,771 shares changing hands, a 43% increase from the previous session's volume of 1,307,575 shares [3]. The stock last traded at $15.89 and had previously closed at $15.35.

Analyst Ratings and Price Targets

Truist Securities, one of the leading financial services firms, recently revised its rating and price target for DLocal. The firm maintained a "hold" rating on the stock but raised its price target from $12.00 to $14.00 [1]. This move follows a series of recent analyst upgrades and downgrades, with mixed ratings on DLocal. Truist's new price target reflects a 16.7% increase from the previous target price.

Financial Performance

DLocal reported a 49.7% year-over-year revenue growth with earnings per share of $0.14, exceeding estimates of $0.13 [1]. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a current ratio of 1.46, and a quick ratio of 1.46. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.46, and a beta of 1.10 [1]. The firm's fifty-day moving average is $11.25 and its 200-day moving average is $10.56 [1].

Institutional Trading

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in DLocal. Wells Fargo & Company MN lifted its stake by 398.4% in the fourth quarter, now owning 2,248 shares valued at $25,000 [1]. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. increased its stake by 603.6% in the first quarter, owning 4,053 shares valued at $34,000 [1]. Parvin Asset Management LLC, Activest Wealth Management, and CWM LLC also acquired new stakes in DLocal [1].

Conclusion

DLocal continues to attract interest from both retail and institutional investors. The recent analyst upgrade and price target increase by Truist Securities suggest a positive outlook for the stock. However, investors should consider the company's financial performance, debt levels, and the overall market conditions before making investment decisions.

References

[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/dlocal-nasdaqdlo-stock-price-down-51-should-you-sell-2025-08-18/
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/truist-plans-100-branches-branch-renovations-target-mass-affluent-customers-2508/
[3] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/dlocal-nasdaqdlo-sees-large-volume-increase-should-you-buy-2025-08-15/