Sabesp Boosts 2025 Earnings Quality and Doubles Capex to Advance Sanitation Expansion

The latest update is out from Companhia De Saneamento ( (SBS) ).

For the year ended 2025, Sabesp reported earnings per share of R$12.37 versus R$14.02 in 2024, or R$10.90 versus R$6.00 when excluding financial asset effects, while adjusted 4Q25 EPS rose to R$3.93 from R$2.10 a year earlier. The utility stepped up its investment program with R$15.2 billion in capex in 2025, including R$4.8 billion in 4Q25 focused on universalization targets, delivering 97,000 net additional connections, 3% volume growth, 11% cost reduction year-on-year, adjusted EBITDA of R$13.2 billion for 2025 and R$3.4 billion in 4Q25, and extending water access to 1.8 million people and sewage services to 3.8 million people while creating around 40,000 jobs.

Management highlighted that 2025 marked a ramp-up in capex deployment and efficiency gains, with collection rates reaching 100.2%, lower general and administrative expenses, optimized energy purchases, and improved credit quality supporting a 22% rise in net income to R$6.3 billion excluding financial asset updates. By meeting U-Factor expansion targets for 2024–25 ahead of schedule and maintaining solid profitability despite a more subsidized customer mix and higher benchmark interest rates, Sabesp reinforced its role as a scale player in Brazil’s sanitation sector and entered 2026 with a stronger operational and financial base to accelerate infrastructure-led growth and social impact.

The most recent analyst rating on (SBS) stock is a Buy with a $25.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Companhia De Saneamento stock, see the SBS Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on SBS Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SBS is a Outperform.

The overall stock score is driven by strong financial performance and positive technical indicators. The company’s stable balance sheet and robust cash flow generation are significant strengths. While valuation is reasonable, the recent decline in revenue growth is a concern that needs addressing to sustain long-term growth.

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More about Companhia De Saneamento

Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo – Sabesp is the largest sanitation company in the Southern Hemisphere, providing water supply and sewage services across the State of São Paulo, Brazil. The company focuses on expanding universal access to sanitation while pursuing operational efficiency, disciplined capital allocation, and sustainability in the communities it serves.

Average Trading Volume: 1,330,890

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $19.58B

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