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Banco do Brasil Profit Plummets 60% And BBAS3 Shareholders Will Receive Less Dividends. Quarterly Results Were The Worst In Almost Five Years, With Drop In Shares And Direct Impact On Investor Returns
The Banco do Brasil’s profit recorded a drop of 60% in the second quarter of 2025, totaling R$ 3.8 billion, according to data disclosed by the institution and cited by Bloomberg. The result came well below analysts’ projections, which expected around R$ 5 billion, and marks the worst performance in almost five years.
In addition to the sharp reduction in profit, the bank announced that it will reduce the dividend payout ratio to 30%, down from the previous range of 40% to 45%. This is the first reduction since 2020 and directly affects investors holding shares of BBAS3 on the B3.
Why Did Profit Fall So Much
The main reason for the decline was the increase in provisions for losses on doubtful credits, which rose 104% and reached R$ 15.9 billion. This indicates that customer delinquency has significantly increased, especially in the agribusiness portfolio, which is already pressured by bankruptcy filings from rural producers.
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Another factor was the implementation of new accounting rules in January, which require stricter criteria for provisions and prevent the recognition of interest on poor-quality loans. These changes reduced revenues and pressured operating results.
Effect On Performance And Market
The return on equity (ROE) of Banco do Brasil fell to 8.4%, the lowest level since 2016, signaling a decline in efficiency in profit generation. Year-to-date, shares of BBAS3 have already recorded a drop of 17.9%, following a 13% decrease in 2024.
For investors, the combination of lower profit, reduction in dividends, and decline in shares means a loss of attractiveness for the stock in the short term. More than half of Banco do Brasil’s shares belong to the federal government, which also implies an impact on public revenues.
Outlook For 2025
According to CEO Tarciana Medeiros, 2025 will be a year of adjustments before pursuing new expansion. The bank has restored its earnings projection for the year, anticipating a decline of at least 34% in annual profit compared to 2024.
The expectation of recovery will depend on a scenario of lower delinquency, stabilization of provisions, and full adaptation to accounting rules. Until then, analysts point out that volatility may continue to affect the BBAS3 stock.
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