Gerdau S.A. - Consolidated Information
Gerdau S.A. reported 3Q26 adjusted EBITDA of R$3.8B, up 10% from 2Q26, with a 20.2% margin. North America contributed 76% of EBITDA. Adjusted net income rose 4% from 2Q26 and 40% from 3Q25. CAPEX was R$955M, 66% of 2026 guidance. The company declared a R$0.34 dividend and continues its share repurchase program.
How this was made

The 30-second read
Why it matters
Earnings beat and dividend likely support price appreciation.
Market read
First earnings release of the quarter, material for investors.
What to watch
Currency risk and potential slowdown in steel demand.
Background
Gerdau posted 3Q26 results with record EBITDA margins and announced a cash dividend.
Ticker impact
3Q26 earnings released with EBITDA up 10% YoY and dividend announced.
likely upward pressure as market prices in stronger EBITDA and dividend.
First report of solid earnings and cash return; investors may bid the stock.
Market effects
Strengthens outlook for steel sector in Brazil.
May boost sentiment for Latin American industrial stocks.
Limited to commodity‑linked investors.
Counterpoint
Higher dividend could signal limited growth opportunities.
Key entities
- companyGerdau S.A.
Brazilian steel producer.
