BANK BRADESCO (BBD): Financial results for Q3 2026
BANK BRADESCO (BBD) furnished an SEC Form 6-K — earnings release. Yes _______ No ___X____ . Managerial Analysis of Results Bradesco | Economic and Financial Analysis Report 6 Highlights 3Q26 Press Release ¡E Recurring net income increases by 14.6% y/y ¡E Tight control over expenses and total revenues growing by 8.4% led to a continued improveme
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Why it matters
The earnings beat and capital increase provide fresh data for traders to reassess valuation and risk exposure to Brazilian banks.
Market read
The report offers a primary source of earnings data that can move BBD and influence sentiment toward the broader Brazil banking sector.
What to watch
The slight increase in non‑performing loans and higher cost of risk may dampen future profitability.
Recurring net income rose 14.6% year over year to R$7.1 bn as total revenue grew 8.4%, expenses remained controlled and credit risk costs increased.
Recurring net income, total revenue, fee income and market NII grew, while the cost-to-income ratio improved. The result was tempered by higher expanded loan-loss provisions, a 4.6% over-90-days delinquency ratio and management's cautious credit outlook.
Key metrics
shortened, hover for the filing’s print| Metric | Value | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue, 3Q26other | R$38B | 1.1% q/q | 8.4% y/y |
| Recurring Net Income, 3Q26other | R$7.11B | 0.8% | 14.6% |
| Book Net Income, 3Q26other | R$7.11B | 0.8% | 14.6% |
| Recurring Net Income, 9M26other | R$20.97B | – | 15.6% |
| Book Net Income, 9M26other | R$19.19B | – | 6.2% |
| Net Interest Income, 3Q26other | R$21.37B | 2.4% | 14.2% |
| Client NII, 3Q26other | R$20.50B | 1.5% | 10.1% |
| Market NII, 3Q26other | R$875M | 30.0% | – |
| Expenses with Expanded Loan Loss Provisions, 3Q26other | (R$10,642 million) | 6.6% | 24.3% |
| NII Net of Provisions, 3Q26other | R$10.73B | (1.4)% | 5.7% |
| Fee and Commission Income, 3Q26other | R$10.92B | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Income from Insurance, Pension Plans and Capitalization Bonds, 3Q26other | R$5.59B | (8.6)% | (2.0)% |
| Operating Expenses, 3Q26other | (R$16,316 million) | (0.7)% | (1.0)% |
| Personnel + Administrative Expenses, 3Q26other | R$13.1B | 0.2% q/q | 1.8% y/y |
| Operating Income, 3Q26other | R$8.95B | 0.2% | 13.6% |
| Operating Efficiency Ratio, 3Q26other | 45.4% | (1.1) p.p. q/q | (4.7) p.p. y/y |
| ROAE, 3Q26other | 16.1% | – | – |
| ROAE excluding the capital increase, 3Q26other | 16.1% | – | – |
| Expanded Loan Portfolio, Sept26other | R$1.15T | 1.1% | 11.1% |
| Over 90 days ratio, 3Q26other | 4.6% | 0.3 p.p. q/q | 0.5 p.p. y/y |
| Total cost of risk, 3Q26other | 3.7% | – | – |
| Total Funds Raised and Managed, Sept26other | R$3.87T | 3.6% | 13.4% |
| Common Equity Ratio, Sept26other | 12.1% | – | – |
| Tier I Capital Ratio, Sept26other | 13.7% | – | – |
| Total Capital Ratio, Sept26other | 16.0% | – | – |
Segments
| Segment | Revenue | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals expanded loan portfolio, Sept26Vehicle financing increased 26.8% year over year and 5.8% quarter over quarter. | R$484.9B | 1.1% | 7.4% |
| Companies expanded loan portfolio, Sept26Growth was led by securities, rural loans, sureties and guarantees, and real estate financing. | R$664.7B | 1.2% | 14.1% |
| Bradesco Seguros net income, 3Q26Property & Casualty and Others net income increased 63.3% year over year, while Life and Pension Plans and Health also grew year over year. | R$2.89B | (1.9)% | 14.1% |
| Card Income, 3Q26The release cited the largest contribution from the High-Income segment. | R$4.83B | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Asset Management fee income, 3Q26The release cited expansion of product offerings according to client needs and market opportunities. | R$1.07B | 8.6% | 6.6% |
| Consortia fee income, 3Q26The release cited increased sales in auto and real estate. | R$903M | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| Custody and Brokerage Services fee income, 3Q26Assets under custody increased 11.9% compared with Sept25. | R$582M | (5.7)% | 12.8% |
| Capital Market / Financial Advisory Services fee income, 3Q26The business advised on 126 operations totaling around R$117.3 billion in volume of transactions. | R$551M | 4.8% | 23.8% |
2026 outlook
- Operating expenses6% to 8%
- NoteExpanded Loan Portfolio: 8.5% to 10.5%
- NoteNII Net of Provisions (Net Interest Income - Expanded Loan Loss Provisions): R$42 bn to R$48 bn
- NoteFee and Commission Income: 3% to 5%
- NoteIncome from Insurance, Pension Plans and Capitalization Bonds: 6% to 8%
Capital returns
- R$4.1 billion in interest on capital allocated to shareholders in 3Q26.
- R$10 billion capital increase completed.
What drove it
- Market NII grew 30.0% quarter over quarter to R$875 million, supported by ALM efficiency and treasury-desk performance.
- Client NII increased 1.5% quarter over quarter, supported by higher average portfolio volume and the calendar effect.
- Fee and commission income rose 4.2% quarter over quarter, led by card fees, asset management, consortia and capital-market and financial-advisory services.
- Operating expenses declined 0.7% quarter over quarter and 1.0% year over year despite transformation investments.
- The secured loan portfolio reached 61.2%, with growth of 1.7 p.p. in the last 12 months.
- Insurance Group ROAE was 22.0% in 3Q26.
Concerns
- Expenses with expanded loan-loss provisions increased 6.6% quarter over quarter and 24.3% year over year to R$10,642 million.
- The over-90-days ratio reached 4.6%, increasing 0.3 p.p. quarter over quarter and 0.5 p.p. year over year.
- Management cited increased delinquencies in MSME working-capital loans backed by Federal Government guarantees, seasonal delays in John Deere Bank operations and pressure on retail operations.
- Client NII net of provisions declined 3.5% quarter over quarter and 2.0% year over year to R$9,855 million.
- Income from Insurance, Pension Plans and Capitalization Bonds declined 8.6% quarter over quarter and 2.0% year over year to R$5,590 million.
- Management stated that the macroeconomic environment continues to deteriorate, interest rates remain high, the economy is slowing and financial conditions are tight.
What to watch
- Whether loan growth remains within the 2026 Expanded Loan Portfolio guidance range of 8.5% to 10.5%.
- NII net of provisions relative to 2026 guidance of R$42 bn to R$48 bn as loan-loss provisions and delinquency trends evolve.
- The over-90-days ratio, Stage 3 coverage and the performance of MSME government-guaranteed working-capital loans.
- Delivery of 2026 fee and commission income guidance of 3% to 5% and operating-expense guidance of 6% to 8%.
- Sustainability of market NII performance from client market-risk desks and ALM.
- Capital ratios following the completed R$10 billion capital increase.
Balance sheet and cash flow
- Total Funds Raised and Managed: R$3,873,844 million in Sept26, up 3.6% quarter over quarter and 13.4% year over year.
- Funds raised: R$2,298,911 million in Sept26, up 3.4% quarter over quarter and 12.6% year over year.
- Funds and Managed Portfolios: R$1,574,933 million in Sept26, up 4.0% quarter over quarter and 14.5% year over year.
- Total Funding: R$1,199,940 million in Sept26, up 1.1% quarter over quarter and 13.6% year over year.
- Expanded Loan Portfolio excluding sureties and guarantees: R$1,011,231 million in Sept26, up 0.7% quarter over quarter and 10.5% year over year.
- B / A: 84.3% in Sept26, versus 84.6% in June26 and 86.6% in Sept25.
- Regulatory Capital: R$194,300 million in Sept26.
- Risk-Weighted Assets: R$1,216,972 million in Sept26.
Analysis
Bradesco reported a solid third quarter, with recurring net income of R$7,109 million, up 14.6% year over year and 0.8% quarter over quarter. Total revenue was R$38.0 bn, increasing 8.4% year over year and 1.1% quarter over quarter. Net interest income rose 14.2% year over year to R$21,372 million, while fee and commission income advanced 3.1% year over year to R$10,924 million. The operating efficiency ratio improved to 45.4%, down 4.7 p.p. year over year and 1.1 p.p. quarter over quarter.
Revenue mix favored market-sensitive and fee businesses. Market NII rose 30.0% quarter over quarter to R$875 million, while client NII increased 1.5% to R$20,497 million. Card income reached R$4,830 million and asset-management fee income reached R$1,069 million. Insurance remained a meaningful earnings contributor, with Insurance Group net income of R$2,889 million and ROAE of 22.0%, although consolidated income from insurance, pension plans and capitalization bonds declined to R$5,590 million from both the prior quarter and prior year.
Credit growth remained moderate and concentrated in secured and corporate-related products. The expanded loan portfolio totaled R$1,149,547 million, up 11.1% year over year and 1.1% quarter over quarter. The secured portfolio reached 61.2%. Companies lending rose 14.1% year over year, compared with 7.4% for individuals. However, credit costs rose as expenses with expanded loan-loss provisions reached R$10,642 million, up 24.3% year over year, and the over-90-days ratio increased to 4.6%.
Cost discipline and capital actions supported the period. Operating expenses fell 1.0% year over year to R$16,316 million despite investments in technology and the transformation plan. The bank allocated R$4.1 billion in interest on capital to shareholders and completed its R$10 billion capital increase. The Common Equity Ratio increased to 12.1%, Tier I Capital Ratio to 13.7% and Total Capital Ratio to 16.0%. Management retained its 2026 guidance, including 8.5% to 10.5% expanded loan-portfolio growth, R$42 bn to R$48 bn of NII net of provisions, and 6% to 8% operating-expense growth.
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Background
Bank Bradesco released its Q3 2026 earnings via a Form 6‑K filing, providing detailed financial metrics and commentary on macro conditions.
Ticker impact
Bank Bradesco (BBD) posted Q3 2026 recurring net income up 14.6% YoY and revenue up 8.4% YoY in its SEC Form 6‑K earnings release.
likely modest upside as the beat may attract buying, though macro headwinds could temper gains
The fresh earnings numbers exceed prior period results and the capital raise strengthens the balance sheet, providing a fresh catalyst for traders.
Market effects
Brazilian banking sector may see broader confidence from Bradesco's strong results and capital raise.
Potential lift for Brazil equities as the largest private bank signals resilience amid a tough macro environment.
Limited global impact; mainly relevant to investors with exposure to Latin American financials.
Counterpoint
Macro slowdown and rising delinquency ratios could pressure margins, suggesting caution despite the earnings beat.
Key entities
- companyBank Bradesco
Brazilian banking group, ticker BBD (ADR).
