XP (XP) Jumps On Brazil Election Optimism, Is The Stock Now Expensive?

XP (NasdaqGS:XP) is back in the spotlight after a 30.9% jump in the last session, as Brazil's first round presidential result and a stronger real lifted sentiment toward the broker's platform.

The election-fuelled surge sits on top of a strong run for XP, with a 7-day share price return of 40.65% and a 90-day gain of 79.95%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 86.39% shows how sharply sentiment toward the platform has shifted as investors reassess both growth potential and political risk in Brazil.

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XP now trades far above where it started this year, so the tension is simple. Is this mostly an election sugar high, or does the current price still leave meaningful upside once the dust settles on valuation?

Most Popular Narrative: 15% Overvalued

XP closed at $29.53, which sits above the most followed fair value estimate of $25.58 that is built off a 12.54% discount rate and detailed earnings assumptions.

The ongoing expansion of Brazil's middle class and gradual increase in personal savings rates are set to grow XP's addressable market, supporting long-term AUM and retail client growth, which should bolster revenue and earnings power as the company penetrates deeper into emerging segments.

See why 42 investors see XP as 15% overvalued.

Result: Fair Value of $25.58 (OVERVALUED)

Still, XP’s story can change quickly if fee pressure from larger banks intensifies or if regulatory tweaks reduce the appeal of key investment products.

Find out about the key risks to this XP narrative.

Another View: What XP's P/E Ratio Is Telling You

Analysts see XP as about 15% overvalued on their $25.58 fair value, yet the P/E ratio of 14.1x paints a softer picture. It sits below the US market at 18x, below the US Capital Markets group at 39.7x, and under XP's own fair ratio of 16.5x. That gap can either signal a margin of safety on earnings or a market that doubts those forecasts. Which side do you think has it right?

See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

Next Steps

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