Quarterly ResultAug 4, 2026, 05:19 PM
Gerdau H1 Net Income +52.8% to R$2.48B; Acquires DFESA Stake
AI Summary
Gerdau reported strong financial results for the first half of 2026, with net income increasing by 52.8% to R$2.48 billion and basic EPS rising to R$1.25. Gross profit also saw a significant increase of 28.8%. The company also announced the completion of an acquisition of a 23.03% equity interest in Dona Francisca Energética S.A. (DFESA) for R$154 million, with another 23.03% acquisition pending. This strategic move aims to increase Gerdau's energy self-production capacity and support its decarbonization goals.
Key Highlights
- H1 2026 Net Income increased 52.8% to R$2.48 billion (R$1.62 billion in H1 2025).
- H1 2026 Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose to R$1.25 (R$0.79 in H1 2025).
- H1 2026 Gross Profit grew 28.8% to R$5.12 billion (R$3.98 billion in H1 2025).
- H1 2026 Net Sales were R$34.59 billion, a slight decrease of 0.9% from H1 2025.
- Net cash provided by operating activities increased 58.9% to R$3.04 billion.
- Completed acquisition of 23.03% equity in DFESA for R$154 million.
- Pending acquisition of additional 23.03% in DFESA for R$150 million.
- DFESA acquisitions will increase self-production capacity by 30.4 average MW.
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