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Gerdau reports R$ 1 billion profit in first quarter

2 sources · 28 Apr 2026 · Share coverage ·

Gerdau announced adjusted net profit of R$ 1 billion in the first quarter of 2026, growth of 33.6% compared to the same period in 2025. The result fell short of analyst expectations, who projected profit of R$ 1.29 billion.

Gerdau is a producer of long and flat steel products that derives a significant portion of its results from North America, especially the United States. The Brazil operation has been losing share in the company's operational results, with a margin of 9.2% versus 24.1% for North American operations in the first quarter.

1. What we know (4)

Gerdau reported adjusted net profit of R$ 1 billion in the first quarter, up 33.6% year-over-year

2 sources InfoMoney IstoÉ

Adjusted EBITDA reached nearly R$ 3 billion, up 23.2% year-over-year

2 sources InfoMoney IstoÉ

Analysts projected profit of R$ 1.29 billion and EBITDA of R$ 2.8 billion

2 sources InfoMoney IstoÉ

North American operation recorded adjusted EBITDA of R$ 2.25 billion in the quarter, compared to R$ 1.2 billion in the same period of 2025

2 sources InfoMoney IstoÉ
2. Where coverage thins out (4)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (4)

Brazilian operation reduced its share of operational results, with EBITDA equivalent to 19.2% of the group's total compared to 43.2% in the first quarter of 2025

Reported by: IstoÉ
Did not cover: InfoMoney

Board approved payment of R$ 354 million in dividends to shareholders, equivalent to R$ 0.18 per share

Reported by: IstoÉ
Did not cover: InfoMoney

Company canceled 225,000 common shares and 7.38 million preferred shares

Reported by: IstoÉ
Did not cover: InfoMoney

Financial leverage ended at 0.74 times in March, compared to 0.76 times at the end of 2025

Reported by: IstoÉ
Did not cover: InfoMoney
3. What we don't know yet

No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.

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