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Bank Bradesco SA (BBD) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Net Income Growth and ...

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Net Income: BRL7.1 billion in the second quarter, up 16.2% year over year and 3.5% quarter over quarter. ROAE: 16.2%, higher than market expectations. Loan Portfolio Growth: 11.6% year over year, reaching BRL1.137 billion; CAGR of 11.7%. SME Loan Growth: 16.1% year over year and 5.1% quarter over quarter; portfolio grew BRL37 billion year over year. Large Corporates Loan Growth: 12.7% year over year. Individuals Loan Growth: 8.4% year over year. Earmarked Credit Growth: 21.4%, compared to 12.7% in the market. Corporate Loan Growth: 14.7% versus 7.9% market growth. FGI/FGO Origination: Market share of 21.6%; origination up 52.7% in the second quarter compared to the first quarter of 2026. FGI/FGO Portfolio Growth: 64.5% year over year. Vehicle Loan Growth: 26.8% year over year. Payroll Loan Growth: 9.3%; private segment grew 88% year over year. Agribusiness Growth: Almost 25% year over year. Total Revenue: BRL37.6 billion, up 10.3% year on year. Net Interest Income: Almost BRL20.9 billion. Fee and Commission Income: BRL10.5 million, up 1.7%. Insurance Group Growth: 8.3% growth; net income up 28.3% to BRL2.9 billion. Market NII: BRL700 million in the quarter, growth of almost 21.7%. Client NII: Almost 14% growth year on year, from BRL17.8 billion to BRL20.2 billion. Operating Expenses: Year-on-year growth of 3.4%. Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1): 12.2%, up from 0.9%. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Signs with BBD. Is BBD fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Release Date: August 06, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Positive Points Bank Bradesco SA (NYSE:BBD) reported a strong second-quarter 2026 net income of BRL7.1 billion, a 16.2% increase year-over-year, with an ROAE of 16.2%, surpassing market expectations. The bank's loan portfolio grew 11.6% year-over-year, driven by strong commercial traction across all segments, including a 16.1% growth in SME lending and a 12.7% increase in large corporate loans. Bank Bradesco SA (NYSE:BBD) is the market leader in FGI/FGO origination with a 21.6% market share, and its portfolio in these secured government-guaranteed lines grew 64.5% year-over-year. The bank's insurance segment showed resilience, with net income growing 28.3% to BRL2.9 billion, and the group remains the largest in Latin America with a quarterly ROAE of 22.8%. Bank Bradesco SA (NYSE:BBD) is strengthening its capital position, with a planned BRL10 billion capital increase from shareholders, which is expected to boost its common equity Tier 1 ratio to 13.6%. The bank is gaining market share in vehicle financing, with a 26.8% year-over-year growth, by leveraging a new platform with AI and machine learning for better risk-adjusted returns. Bank Bradesco SA (NYSE:BBD) continues to see strong growth in payroll loans, particularly in the private segment, where its delinquency rate of 4.7% is significantly lower than the market's 8.9%. Story Continues Negative Points The cost of risk increased due to provisions related to FGI/FGO guarantee-claim periods and the consolidation of John Deere Bank, putting pressure on the bank's NPL ratios. Bank Bradesco SA (NYSE:BBD) faces a challenging macroeconomic environment in Brazil, with high household debt and interest rates, which could pressure credit quality and growth. The bank's fee and commission income growth was modest at 1.7% year-over-year, partly due to a high baseline in capital markets and pressure on current account fees from competition. There is a potential for continued pressure on NPLs and cost of risk from the agribusiness segment, despite the bank's lower delinquency rates compared to the market. The bank's capital increase, while strengthening its balance sheet, could dilute returns and create a challenge in maintaining its ROAE growth trajectory. Bank Bradesco SA (NYSE:BBD) is experiencing a slight increase in NPL over 90 days,