Stock Traders Buy High Volume of DLocal Put Options (NASDAQ:DLO)
by Teresa Graham · The Cerbat GemDLocal Limited (NASDAQ:DLO – Get Free Report) was the recipient of unusually large options trading activity on Friday. Stock investors bought 11,141 put options on the stock. This is an increase of 219% compared to the average volume of 3,493 put options.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its holdings in DLocal by 114.6% in the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 1,826 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 975 shares during the period. IFP Advisors Inc bought a new position in DLocal in the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC bought a new position in DLocal in the 3rd quarter valued at about $29,000. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. bought a new position in DLocal in the 4th quarter valued at about $40,000. Finally, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise bought a new position in DLocal in the 1st quarter valued at about $42,000. 90.13% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
DLocal Stock Down 12.3%
Shares of DLO stock traded down $1.56 on Friday, reaching $11.11. The stock had a trading volume of 6,526,113 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,580,494. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $12.81 and its two-hundred day moving average is $13.37. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.36 and a beta of 1.04. DLocal has a 12 month low of $9.75 and a 12 month high of $16.78.
DLocal (NASDAQ:DLO – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, May 14th. The company reported $0.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.16 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $335.86 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $331.20 million. DLocal had a net margin of 18.00% and a return on equity of 40.40%. DLocal’s quarterly revenue was up 54.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.15 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that DLocal will post 0.85 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
DLocal Announces Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 27th will be issued a $0.1939 dividend. This represents a $0.78 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 27th.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several equities research analysts have commented on DLO shares. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of DLocal in a research report on Monday, April 20th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of DLocal from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Sunday, May 10th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $17.00 target price on shares of DLocal in a report on Thursday, April 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on shares of DLocal from $18.50 to $18.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Truist Financial dropped their target price on shares of DLocal from $17.00 to $15.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, March 17th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $16.63.
DLocal News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting DLocal this week:
- Positive Sentiment: dLocal reported first-quarter revenue of $335.9 million, up about 55% year over year and slightly above estimates, while TPV topped $14 billion for the first time, showing continued strong business expansion. dLocal Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
- Positive Sentiment: The company also highlighted record gross profit of about $119 million and said guidance was unchanged, which may reassure investors that growth is still intact. dLocal Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
- Neutral Sentiment: The earnings call and transcript suggest management is pointing to operating leverage improving later in 2026, which could support sentiment if margins recover. DLocal (DLO) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: Despite growth, profit fell short of expectations: Reuters reported first-quarter net profit declined 10% as a one-time tax charge and higher expenses offset strong payment volume growth. Fintech dLocal posts first-quarter profit down 10%
- Negative Sentiment: Margins and cash generation also looked less impressive, with reports noting cost of sales grew faster than revenue, diluted EPS came in below estimates, and operating cash flow weakened, which likely contributed to the stock’s decline. DLocal Limited (DLO) Stock Falls on Q1 2026 Earnings
- Negative Sentiment: Unusually heavy put option buying also signals that some traders are positioning for more downside in DLO after earnings.
DLocal Company Profile
dLocal is a fintech company specializing in cross-border payments and payouts for global merchants operating in emerging markets. Headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay, the company offers a technology platform that simplifies complex payment flows, enabling businesses to connect with local payment methods through a single integration.
The dLocal platform supports a wide range of local payment options, including credit and debit cards, bank transfers, e-wallets and cash-based methods. It incorporates risk-management tools, compliance services and anti-fraud solutions to help clients navigate regulatory requirements and minimize payment failures across diverse jurisdictions.
dLocal serves merchants in sectors such as e-commerce, online marketplaces, digital content and gig economy platforms.