SÃO PAULO, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 2Q26 Highlights:
-- Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization) of R$3.4 billion in 2Q26, up 16% from 1Q26, with sequential
growth across all the Company's reportable segments. Notably, North
America accounted for 74% of the Company's Consolidated EBITDA in the
second quarter of 2026.
-- Adjusted net income totaled R$1.5 billion, up 45% and 70% from 1Q26 and
2Q25, respectively. Both variations are explained by the dynamics of the
Company's operating and financial results.
-- Investments (CAPEX) totaled R$1.0 billion in 2Q26, bringing year-to-date
investments in 1H26 to 45% of the R$4.7 billion guidance for 2026.
-- Return to shareholders: the Company approved a dividend distribution of
R$0.23 per share, equivalent to R$451.3 million, to be paid as of
September 11, 2026. Also, it continued to execute the 2026 Share Buyback
Program, repurchasing 31% of the authorized shares in Gerdau S.A.
-- Gerdau has made progress in the acquisition of Dona Francisca
Energética (DFESA), entering into agreements that could result in
full ownership of the asset and increase the Company's self-generated
energy to more than 50% of its energy consumption in Brazil.
Additional information
Gerdau S.A. informs that it is filling today its 2Q26 results at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and at the Comissão de Valores Mobiliários $(CVM)$, which are available at Gerdau's website. To access this document, please click on: https://ri.gerdau.com/en/notices-and-results/results-center/.
The 2Q26 Valuation Guide is also available on Gerdau's website.
https://ri.gerdau.com/en/financial-information/valuation-guide/
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SOURCE Gerdau S.A.
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