Santander Brasil released its first quarter 2026 results on Wednesday (29th). The bank reported net profit of R$3.79 billion, down 1.9% compared to the same period in 2025 and 7.3% versus the previous quarter. The result came below analyst expectations.
Santander Brasil is the Brazilian operation of the Spanish banking group and its quarterly results are closely watched by the market as part of earnings season for major banks. ROAE (Return on Average Equity) is the main profitability metric for the banking sector and indicates the bank's efficiency in generating profits with shareholder capital.
First quarter net profit was R$3.79 billion, down 1.9% year-over-year and 7.3% compared to the previous quarter
The credit portfolio grew 3.4% year-over-year
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Mario Leão attributed the profit decline to a higher tax rate of 15%, compared to 2.6% in the previous quarter
Mario Leão will leave his position in July and be replaced by Gilson Finkelsztain, current president of B3
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Market consensus for quarterly profit
Non-performing loans rate above 90 days
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