NYSE$NU

Nu Holdings Ltd. · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

Nu reported strong growth with significant revenue and profitability improvements in Q4 2024.

Nu Holdings Ltd. delivered strong Q4 2024 financial results, achieving $2.99 billion in revenue, an 85% YoY increase in net income, and an 87% increase in adjusted net income. Customer base reached 114.2 million, with significant expansion in Mexico and Colombia. Operating efficiency improved with a 29.9% efficiency ratio, and the company continued strengthening its market position in Brazil. Interest-earning portfolio and total deposits saw substantial growth, reinforcing the company’s financial health.

  • Revenue reached $2.99 billion, maintaining a strong growth trajectory.
  • Net income rose 85% YoY to $552.6 million, with adjusted net income up 87%.
  • Customer base expanded to 114.2 million, with strong momentum in Mexico and Colombia.
  • Total deposits increased 55% YoY to $28.9 billion, reinforcing financial stability.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$2.99B

Previous: $2.18B+36.9%
EPS (adj)

$0.13

Previous: $0.07+75.7%
Net Income

$553M

Previous: $361M+53.1%
Gross Profit

$1.36B

Previous: $1.5B-9.2%

Revenue & EPS history

Nu · Revenue · Quarterly

$2.99B

Q4 2024+36.9%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 7 of 12 quarters(58%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Nu Holdings remains focused on expansion and sustainable growth, particularly in Mexico and Brazil, while improving operating efficiency and maintaining strong financial performance.

Tailwinds

  • Continued customer growth across Latin America.
  • Strengthened presence in Mexico with 10 million customers.
  • Expansion of secured lending portfolio by 615% YoY.
  • Improved efficiency ratio by 150 basis points QoQ.
  • Strong performance in high-income banking segment.

Headwinds

  • Net interest margin declined due to FX volatility.
  • Initial lower activity levels in Mexico and Colombia impacted consolidated activity rates.
  • Higher funding costs in new geographical expansions.
  • Credit risk remains a challenge despite improved NPL ratios.
  • Economic uncertainties may impact customer spending and lending dynamics.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 12 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

-0.3%

Avg return

Earnings day

-2.1%

Avg return

5 days after

+1.9%

Avg return

30 days after

62%

8 / 13 earnings

Positive

+29.9%

Q2 2022

Best reaction

-23.7%

Q4 2021

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+0.8%-4.2%-4.9%
Q3 2025+1.5%+0.4%+8.4%
Q2 2025+9.1%+13.4%+30.6%
Q4 2024-18.9%-13.9%-13.1%
Q3 2024-4.1%-13.8%-24.6%
Q1 2024+6.2%+2.5%+2.1%
Q4 2023+1.3%+10.4%+21.4%
Q3 2023-3.3%-4.5%-0.1%
Q1 2023+5.0%+12.2%+26.5%
Q4 2022+7.6%+2.5%-5.3%
Q2 2022+29.9%+9.4%+27.5%
Q1 2022-15.4%-21.0%-27.0%
Q4 2021-23.7%-21.0%-17.3%
Q3 2021
Q2 2021
Q1 2021
Q3 2020
Q2 2020
Q4 2014

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