Nu Holdings Ltd.(NU)
NASDAQ

Stock Overview & Analysis

$17.53
0.25 (1.44%)

Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU) quick overview 2026-02-20

  • The stock is currently trading at $17.53, experiencing a price strength within a larger uptrend—trading above its 50-day average while holding above the 200-day.
  • Analysts appear optimistic, with a 1-year price target of $19.99 (14.0% upside).
  • Volatility is elevated (32.75% annualized), implying wide price swings.
  • The fundamental story is nuanced: solid revenue growth (36.30% YoY) alongside significant competitive pressures.

Here's What You Need to Know Right Now

Concise, actionable context

Trend posture
Short-term pullback in long-term uptrend
Analyst 1Y target19.9914.0%
Volatility (30d ann.)32.7542High
RSI (14-day)
55.01 (Neutral)
Debt$4.78B (N/A D/E)

Nu Holdings Ltd. - Historical Price & Volume

$17.53
+7.31 (+71.53%)
Price
Volume
Current Price Line
Range: 2Y

Market Cap

$83.74B

Enterprise Value: $73.30B

P/E Ratio

33.23

Forward P/E: 18.96

Revenue Growth

+36.30%

Year over Year

Analyst Target

$19.99

+14.0% upside potential

Key Investor Questions

Clarity over jargon

Is now a good time to buy?
  • Technicals say: Neutral (RSI 55.01)
  • Fundamentals say: Mixed signals (nuanced financial profile)
Can its core operations drive future growth?
  • Future growth will depend on performance in core Banks - Regional operations.
  • The ability to manage competitive pressures will be crucial for sustained growth.
What are the biggest risks?
  • $4.78B in debt could be a headwind in a high-rate environment.
  • Fierce competition from established players in Banks - Regional.

Trading Range

52-Week Low$9.01
52-Week High$18.98
Current Price$17.53

Over the past year, the stock traded between $9.01 and $18.98—recovering meaningfully from lows and currently near the higher end. Big swings are likely unless a major catalyst emerges.

Volatility

30-Day Volatility32.75%
Beta1.08
RSI (14-day)55.01

With 32.75% annualized volatility and β=1.08, the stock exhibits moderate correlation to market moves—suitable for investors comfortable with active risk management.

Ownership Snapshot

Insider Ownership4.69%
Institutional Ownership83.70%
Shares Short108.93M

High institutional backing, but elevated short interest signals a potential battleground stock.

Analyst Sentiment

Mean Target
$19.99
Upside Potential
14.0%
Recommendation
strong_buy
Analysts maintain moderate optimism with a $19.99 target, indicating14.0% upside potential.

Latest News

Recent headlines and coverage

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Here’s What You Need to Know Ahead of Nu Holdings Ltd’s (NU) FQ4 2025 Earnings

​Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NU) is one of the Best Performing Foreign Stocks to Buy Now. Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NU) is set to release its fiscal Q4 2025 earnings on February 25. Wall Street maintains a bullish sentiment, with 79% of the 19 analysts covering the stock having a Buy rating. ​Recently, on January 27, James […]

Frequently Asked Questions

Common investor questions about Nu Holdings Ltd.

Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU) is currently trading at $17.53. The RSI (14-day) is at 55.0, indicating neutral territory. Wall Street analysts have a consensus "strong_buy" recommendation. The mean analyst price target of $19.99 implies 14.0% upside from current levels. Volatility is moderate at 32.8% annualized, meaning price movements are relatively contained. Investors should consider their risk tolerance, investment horizon, and portfolio diversification before making a decision.

Based on current valuation metrics for Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU): The trailing P/E ratio is 33.23, which is above the market average, indicating investors are pricing in higher growth expectations. The forward P/E is 18.96, lower than the trailing P/E, suggesting analysts expect earnings improvement. Price-to-Book is 7.93. Price-to-Sales is 13.16. Valuation should be compared to Banks - Regional industry peers for context, as different sectors trade at different multiples.

Based on 18 analysts covering NU, the consensus price target is $19.99. This represents a 14.0% upside from the current price of $17.53. The range spans from a low target of $17.00 to a high target of $22.00, reflecting varying levels of optimism among analysts. The consensus recommendation is "strong_buy". Note: Analyst price targets are forward-looking estimates and not guarantees of future performance.

Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU) does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits into growth initiatives, or may not yet be profitable enough to distribute earnings to shareholders.

Key risks for Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU) investors include: 1. Moderate volatility (32.8% annualized)—price swings are notable. 2. Broader market and macroeconomic risks (interest rates, inflation, geopolitical events). 3. Banks - Regional sector-specific competitive pressures. Investors should diversify and consider their risk tolerance before investing.

Here is Nu Holdings Ltd.'s (NU) current debt and financial health profile: Total debt stands at $4.78B. The company holds $14.68B in cash and equivalents.