BCO Estado do Rio Grande do Sul SA (BSP:BRSR3) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong …

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Fri, February 13, 2026 at 10:06 AM GMT+9 3 min read

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Release Date: February 12, 2026

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

BCO Estado do Rio Grande do Sul SA (BSP:BRSR3) reported a net income of 1.6 billion with a return on assets (ROA) of 14.9%, indicating strong profitability.

The loan portfolio grew by 4.8% year-on-year, with significant growth in corporate accounts, showcasing effective portfolio management.

Total funding reached 112.4 billion, marking a 15.4% year-on-year growth, which reflects strong financial stability and growth potential.

Net interest income increased by 8.6%, demonstrating effective interest rate management and revenue generation.

Administrative expenses were kept below the inflation rate, indicating efficient cost management and operational efficiency.

Negative Points

There was a slight increase in delinquency and default rates, attributed to Ordinance 4,966, which could impact future financial stability.

The bank faced challenges with savings accounts not being attractive, affecting funding sources.

Administrative expenses increased by 6.2%, with personal expenses rising by 8.5%, which could pressure future profitability.

The bank had to deal with labor lawsuits and other operating expenses, which negatively impacted financial results.

The guidance for loan portfolio growth was not fully met, with stagnation in real estate and rural portfolios, indicating potential growth limitations.

Q & A Highlights

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Q: Could you elaborate on the cost of risk and provision guidance, considering the riskier portfolio expansion in 2025? Also, what is the focus for the 2026 portfolio growth? A: (CFO Gonzaga) Yes, the cost of risk is expected to be near the top of the guidance due to the riskier lines in 2025. For 2026, the focus will be on commercial lines, with slower growth in mortgage, payroll, and rural lines.

Q: What is causing the increase in the provision for doubtful accounts and delinquency rates? How do you foresee these rates evolving in 2026? A: (CFO Gonzaga) The increase is due to Ordinance 4,966, which extends the write-off period to 720 days. We expect the delinquency rate to stabilize around 4.2% in 2026, with no significant concerns due to our diversified and receivables-backed portfolio.

Q: Why is there no expected growth in the rural and real estate loan portfolios? Are there any legal liabilities that could impact the bank? A: (CEO Fernando Lemos) The rural and real estate portfolios are not expected to grow due to funding constraints and strategic decisions to limit exposure. Regarding legal liabilities, we are managing ongoing lawsuits, but no significant future impacts are anticipated.

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Q: Can you explain the dynamics of the retail and company accounts’ performance and their impact on the bank’s results? A: (CFO Gonzaga) Retail accounts showed a slight decrease in profitability, but company accounts, especially in foreign exchange and overdraft services, delivered robust performance, contributing significantly to the bank’s overall results.

Q: How is the bank addressing the challenges in service fees and competition from digital banks? A: (CEO Fernando Lemos) We are adjusting our service fees to align with market standards and focusing on enhancing customer experience to retain clients. Despite competition, we aim to gradually increase service fees as clients recognize the value of our offerings.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

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