Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU) saw its stock plummet 5.25% in pre-market trading on Wednesday, as investors reacted negatively to the company's disappointing first-quarter results. The Brazilian fintech giant's adjusted profit fell short of analysts' expectations, triggering a significant sell-off in the stock.

The decline in Nu Holdings' shares intensified throughout the pre-market session. Initially, the stock was down 2.6% following the earnings release, but the negative sentiment grew stronger, pushing the stock down further to its current 5.25% decline. This drop occurred despite a positive development from Wall Street, as Susquehanna raised its target price for Nu Holdings from $14 to $15, indicating some analysts maintain a positive long-term outlook on the company.

The sharp decline in Nu Holdings' stock price comes amid a generally positive trend in the financial sector. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) was up 0.1% pre-market, highlighting the stark contrast between Nu's performance and the broader market. As trading continues, investors will be closely watching how Nu Holdings addresses the challenges that led to the earnings shortfall and whether it can regain momentum in the coming quarters.