Lone Pine Capital 13F: Adds $110M to NU Stake
Lone Pine Capital boosted its investment in Nu Holdings Ltd. by acquiring over 8 million additional shares during the period.
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Lone Pine Capital added 8,380,988 shares to its stake in Nu Holdings Ltd. ($NU), a 28.29% increase, according to a 13F filing with the SEC dated May 15, 2026. It reported 38,011,225 shares worth $499.09 million at the end of the quarter.
Since the filing, $NU is up 4.4% after 1 week, up 2.0% after 1 month and up 19.4% to date (from the $12.19 close on May 15, 2026).
Find the original: Lone Pine Capital 13F filings on SEC EDGAR
Key Points
- Lone Pine Capital boosted its holdings in Nu Holdings Ltd. NYSE:NU by 28.3%, adding 8,380,988 shares during the period.
- The fund finished the reporting window with 38,011,225 shares worth approximately $499.1 million, based on its latest SEC filing.
- Wall Street analysts maintain active coverage on the digital banking platform, backed by 22 analyst opinions and a consensus buy recommendation.
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Lone Pine Capital Increases Nu Holdings Position
Lone Pine Capital filed its latest Form 13F with the SEC, showing a major addition to its portfolio in Nu Holdings Ltd. NYSE:NU. The fund raised its investment by 28.3%, picking up 8,380,988 shares during the period. That move brought its total stake to 38,011,225 shares. Based on the cost basis of $14.59, the reported value of the position reached about $499.1 million at the close of the quarter.
Stock Valuation and Market Context
Nu Holdings shares trade near the middle of their 52-week range, well below the high of $18.98 and safely above the low of $11.20. The company carries a P/E ratio of 20.2 and a forward P/E of 13.1. Investors should note that 13F filings offer a look backward at portfolio choices from the end of a reporting period and may not reflect current trading activity.
Financial Performance and Revenue Growth
Nu Holdings reported strong financial health recently, featuring revenue of $8.44 billion alongside a revenue growth rate of 52.1%. The company also posted a net margin of 42.7% and a return on equity of 31.6%. Market watchers can track the company's next earnings update, scheduled for November 12, 2026, to monitor ongoing profitability and customer growth across its Latin American banking markets.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings and Price Targets
Wall Street firms continue to update their views on Nu Holdings as the digital lender expands. On October 6, 2026, JP Morgan maintained an Overweight rating while lifting its price target to $23.00 from $20.00. Earlier, on September 28, 2026, Needham reiterated a Buy rating with a $19.00 price target. Itau BBA issued a downgrade to Market Perform on September 16, 2026, setting an 18.00 price target. Wolfe Research maintained an Outperform rating on August 25, 2026, with a $17.00 target, while UBS kept a Buy rating on August 20, 2026, and raised its target to $18.20. Susquehanna kept a Neutral rating on August 14, 2026, adjusting its target to $16.00, and Needham reiterated a Buy rating the same day with a $17.00 target. Overall, the stock holds a consensus buy rating from 22 analysts with a mean price target of $18.77.
Digital Banking Across Latin America
Nu Holdings operates a massive digital financial services platform serving customers in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and beyond. The company offers mobile banking accounts, credit cards, investment tools, and insurance products through its app. This unique model has allowed it to scale rapidly by reaching underbanked populations across Latin America without traditional brick-and-mortar branches.
Looking Ahead at Institutional Holdings
Future regulatory disclosures will show whether Lone Pine Capital continues adding to its position or takes profits following recent gains. Because quarterly filings arrive weeks after the quarter ends, market participants view them as historical records rather than active trading signals. No investment recommendation is implied by these portfolio adjustments.
Source: Lone Pine Capital's 13F filing on $NU (May 15, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Find the original filing: Lone Pine Capital 13F filings on SEC EDGAR. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts
