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Steel/Iron Ore
Quarterly ResultMay 29, 2026, 04:16 PM

National Steel Q1 Net Loss Narrows to R$555M

AI Summary

National Steel (CSN) reported a consolidated net loss of R$555 million for Q1 2026, a significant improvement from the R$732 million loss in Q1 2025. Net revenue slightly decreased by 2.78% to R$10.6 billion. The company also saw an improvement in net cash used in operating activities, which decreased by 32.69% to R$777 million, indicating better operational cash management.

Key Highlights

  • Consolidated net loss narrowed to R$555 million in Q1 2026, down 24.13% from R$732 million in Q1 2025.
  • Net revenue decreased by 2.78% to R$10.6 billion in Q1 2026 from R$10.9 billion in Q1 2025.
  • Gross profit remained stable at R$2.52 billion in Q1 2026, a slight decrease of 0.38% YoY.
  • Net cash used in operating activities improved by 32.69% to R$777 million in Q1 2026.
  • Cash and cash equivalents stood at R$12.82 billion as of March 31, 2026, down from R$14.42 billion at year-end 2025.
  • Total shareholders' equity increased to R$15.89 billion as of March 31, 2026, from R$15.74 billion at year-end 2025.