UBS raises NU target as Brazil election risk looms ahead of earnings
Oct 21, 2026, 8:04 AM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Analyst target uplift (UBS to $20.50) and positive premarket move signal near-term upside; earnings beat risk remains but market expects growth, supporting a price lift in the near term.
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UBS bumped NU's target to $20.50 with a Buy rating, supporting a premarket move higher. Brazil's Oct 25 runoff introduces policy risk for Nu's largest market, potentially affecting lending profitability. Nu remains focused on expansion through Nu Global and the US, while preparing for Nov 12 earnings with expectations of higher revenue and earnings.
UBS raises NU target to $20.50; Buy rating kept.
Brazil runoff on Oct 25 adds policy uncertainty for Nu.
Nu rejects Monzo deal; focuses on Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and US expansion.
Earnings on Nov 12 expected: EPS 23c, revenue $5.69B.
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