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Gerdau SA (GDUA) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Apr 27, 2026
Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)
Consensus EPS Forecast
0.08
Last Year’s EPS
0.06
Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q4 2025
Earnings Call Date:Feb 23, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed a balanced message: strong operational and financial resilience in North America (record shipments, healthy order backlog, downstream growth), improved cash generation and a disciplined capital plan (CapEx reduction, buybacks, leverage ~0.76x). However, material challenges remain in Brazil—higher imports (+7.5% YoY), significant coal cost inflation (~>20%), low asset utilization and BRL 2 billion of noncash impairments—which drove year-on-year EBITDA and adjusted net income declines. Management expects gradual improvement tied to Miguel Burnier ramp-up and trade-defense measures but short-term margin pressure in Brazil is likely.
Company Guidance
Gerdau’s guidance and forward view: management set 2026 CapEx at BRL 4.7 billion (vs BRL 6.1 billion in 2025, a BRL 1.4 billion reduction) to boost free‑cash‑flow flexibility; 2025 reported EBITDA was BRL 10.1 billion (‑7% y/y) and adjusted net income was BRL 3.4 billion (‑21% y/y) after BRL 2.0 billion of non‑cash impairments; Q4 free cash flow was BRL 1.4 billion and 12‑month cash generation turned positive at BRL 394 million, enabling a year‑end leverage of 0.76x net debt/EBITDA; shareholder returns in 2025 totaled BRL 2.4 billion (dividends + buybacks) and a new buyback for ~2.9% of shares (~BRL 1.2 billion at recent prices) was launched; operationally North America delivered record shipments in Dec‑2025 with order backlog near 90 days and continued resilient demand, while Brazil saw steel imports +7.5% y/y in 2025, melt‑shop utilization under ~60% (mills operating <75%), and short‑term cost pressure from coal (up >20% Q4→Q1); management expects moderate Brazil demand in 2026, margin stability early in the year and a possible move to double‑digit Brazil EBITDA margin in H2‑2026 if Miguel Burnier ramps as planned and trade‑defense measures (HRC antidumping/tariff) hold.
Strong North America Operating Performance and Demand
North America reported resilient demand, robust operating performance and order backlogs above historical averages (around ~90 days). The region delivered record shipments in December 2025 and materially contributed to consolidated results.
EBITDA and Adjusted Cash Performance (Group Level)
Despite headwinds, Gerdau ended 2025 with EBITDA of BRL 10.1 billion and generated strong free cash flow in Q4 of BRL 1.4 billion; the last-12-month free cash flow turned positive at BRL 394 million (from negative previously).
Improved Capital Allocation and Lower 2026 CapEx Guidance
2025 CapEx was BRL 6.1 billion. Guidance for 2026 CapEx is BRL 4.7 billion, a reduction of BRL 1.4 billion (~23% lower versus 2025), intended to provide greater free cash flow flexibility.
Strong Balance Sheet and Leverage
Net debt / EBITDA leverage ended the year at a conservative 0.76x, described by management as an extremely sound level for the business.
Shareholder Returns and Buyback Program
Throughout 2025 the company returned BRL 2.4 billion via dividends and buybacks. Management launched a new buyback program for ~2.9% of outstanding shares (approx. BRL 1.2 billion based on recent trading levels).
Progress on Miguel Burnier Mining Platform
The new sustainable mining platform in Miguel Burnier (Ouro Preto) is near operation and is expected to contribute to a significant reduction in production costs at the Ouro Branco unit once ramped up.
Operational Improvements and Value-Added Growth in North America
Expansion of downstream/high-value lines in North America (e.g., Midlothian treatments, solar piles) supported a 39% increase in downstream product activity year-over-year, emphasizing growth in higher-margin, less import-exposed products.
Deliberate Capital Discipline and M&A Readiness
Management emphasized disciplined capital allocation, prioritizing competitiveness and cost reductions; balance sheet strength positions the company to consider selective M&A or asset monetizations if they unlock value.

Gerdau SA (DE:GDUA) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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DE:GDUA Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
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Apr 27, 2026
2026 (Q1)
0.08 / -
0.056
Feb 23, 2026
2025 (Q4)
0.06 / -0.11
0.022-592.31% (-0.13)
Oct 31, 2025
2025 (Q3)
0.10 / 0.09
0.096-10.71% (-0.01)
Aug 01, 2025
2025 (Q2)
0.07 / 0.07
0.0625.56% (<+0.01)
Apr 28, 2025
2025 (Q1)
0.07 / 0.06
0.183-69.16% (-0.13)
Feb 19, 2025
2024 (Q4)
0.05 / 0.02
0.048-53.57% (-0.03)
Nov 05, 2024
2024 (Q3)
0.10 / 0.10
0.132-27.27% (-0.04)
Jul 31, 2024
2024 (Q2)
0.07 / 0.06
0.18-65.71% (-0.12)
May 02, 2024
2024 (Q1)
0.09 / 0.18
0.267-31.41% (-0.08)
Feb 20, 2024
2023 (Q4)
0.08 / 0.05
0.105-54.47% (-0.06)
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DE:GDUA Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Feb 23, 2026
€3.50€3.500.00%
Oct 31, 2025
€2.94€2.92-0.68%
Aug 01, 2025
€2.47€2.45-0.77%
Apr 28, 2025
€2.26€2.28+0.89%
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