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FinTech dLocal Posts Q4 Profit up 87% on Improving Margins
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 18, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 18, 2026
Quick Summary
Fintech firm dLocal delivered robust Q4 2025 results, with net profit surging 87% year‑over‑year to $55.6 million, and adjusted EBITDA rising 38% to $78.4 million on 65% higher revenue of $337.9 million — reflecting disciplined cost control and expanding margins.
Fintech company dLocal sees strong growth, profits in 2026
dLocal’s 2026 Growth Forecast and Financial Performance
By Sarah Morland
Projected Surge in Payment Processing
March 18 (Reuters) - Fintech company dLocal on Wednesday predicted solid growth for its business in 2026, forecasting that the value of payments it processes will surge 50% to 60% as it scales up with large merchants across its markets.
2025 Performance and Market Position
Uruguay's first unicorn, a company to publicly list for more than $1 billion, recorded a total payments value of $41 billion in 2025, up 60% from the prior year.
CEO Insights and Market Opportunity
"We believe we are only scratching the surface of the opportunity ahead," CEO Pedro Arnt said in a statement, pointing to an emerging markets digital payments sector it expects to balloon in the coming years.
Profitability and Share Buyback Plans
Its operating profit, a measure it will begin using this year, should increase 27.5% to 32.5% from $220 million last year, with gross profit up 22.5% to 27.5% from $403 million, it said.
It plans to buy back $300 million in shares.
Market Focus and Client Base
dLocal focuses on emerging markets across Latin America, Africa and Asia, where it facilitates transactions for merchants including Amazon, Uber and Spotify.
It makes the bulk of its income from Latin America, notably Brazil, Mexico and Argentina.
Challenges and Resilience
Despite a record of steady profits, dLocal's market value has declined to around $3.5 billion since it listed in New York five years ago for close to $9 billion - hit partly by an Argentine fraud probe and allegations of accounting discrepancies from short seller Muddy Waters.
dLocal has denied wrongdoing and strengthened its oversight measures.
Recent Financial Results and Market Trends
In the fourth quarter of 2025, dLocal's profit and revenue surpassed analysts' forecasts, rising 87% to $55.6 million and 65% to $337.9 million, respectively.
It cited strong trends in Brazil across streaming, advertising, financial services and remittances, as well as in Mexico across e-commerce and ride-hailing.
(Reporting by Sarah Morland, Brendan O'Boyle and Akshaya V; Editing by Rod Nickel)
Key Takeaways
- •Net profit soared 87% to $55.6 million, beating the $52.4 million estimate by LSEG consensus.
- •Adjusted EBITDA jumped 38% to $78.4 million, with healthy margin expansion attributable to superior operating leverage.
- •Revenue climbed 65% to $337.9 million, driven by growth across emerging markets like Brazil, Mexico and Argentina.
- •dLocal’s market capitalization has dropped from its 2021 IPO peak (~$9 billion) to around $3.5 billion as of March 2026.
- •The company’s strong margin performance aligns with its broader trend of improving adjusted EBITDA ratios seen in prior quarters.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fintech dLocal posts Q4 profit up 87% on improving margins
1What was dLocal's Q4 net profit for 2025?
dLocal reported a fourth-quarter net profit of $55.6 million, an 87% increase year-over-year.
2Which regions drive dLocal's income?
dLocal earns most of its income from Latin America, specifically Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina.
3What contributed to dLocal's profit growth?
The profit growth was driven by continued operating profit expansion, improved gross profit, and better EBITDA margins.
4When did dLocal go public and what is its current market value?
dLocal listed in New York in 2021 and has a current market value of about $3.5 billion.