Gerdau is emerging from a cyclical trough, with net income rebounding from a -$1.3B loss in 2025Q4 to a $1.5B profit in 2026Q2 and gross margin recovering to 15.8%. The balance sheet has deleveraged to a D/E of 0.28, and cumulative operating cash flow of $22.3...
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Revenue growth has stalled at 2.0% in 2026Q2, but operating margin expanded to 12.8% from 5.4% in 2024Q4, reflecting strong operating leverage despite net income volatility that swung from -$1.3B to $1.5B.
Gerdau is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 31.3% and 3.9% per annum respectively, with EPS expected to grow by 27.6% per annum.
Gerdau trades at a forward P/E of 7 with a 3.14% dividend yield, indicating potential undervaluation relative to earnings.
In Q1 2026, 75% of Gerdau's adjusted EBITDA came from North America, highlighting regional operational strength.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 4, 2026 | $0.15+0.0% vs $0.15 | $3.5B+1.8% vs $3.4B |
Q2 2026 Apr 27, 2026 | $0.10-33.3% vs $0.15 | $3.3B-0.6% vs $3.4B |
Q1 2026 Feb 23, 2026 | -$0.12-209.3% vs $0.11 | $3.3B+4.5% vs $3.2B |
Q4 2025 Oct 30, 2025 | $0.10-9.1% vs $0.11 | $3.3B+0.7% vs $3.3B |
Nykredit A S bought a new stake in Gerdau S.A. (NYSE: GGB) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 150,884 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approximately $610,000. A number of other institutional investors also
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Bank of America Corp DE raised its holdings in shares of Gerdau S.A. (NYSE: GGB) by 11,393.6% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 13,222,623 shares of the basic materials company's stock after acquiring an additional 13,107,580 shares during the
Gerdau NYSE: GGB reported second-quarter 2026 consolidated adjusted EBITDA of BRL 3.4 billion, its strongest quarterly consolidated EBITDA since the third quarter of 2023, as stronger North American performance offset continued pressure on its Brazilian operations from steel imports.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Gerdau S.A. (GGB)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4.88 | $9.65B | 36.64 | 4.23% | 1.99% | 2.48% | 2.53% | |
| $246.98 | $56.25B | 32.84 | 5.73% | 7.99% | 12.84% | — | |
| $234.29 | $33.79B | 29.32 | 3.63% | 7.83% | 17.66% | — | |
| $12.87 | $7.34B | -4.29 | -3% | -4.56% | -14.68% | — | |
| $384.63 | $19.64B | 27.51 | 3.32% | 5.66% | 12.33% | — | |
| $64.66 | $7.15B | 87.38 | -1.61% | 6.72% | 13.65% | — |
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Gerdau S.A. (GGB) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Gerdau S.A. (GGB) reported $69.54B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 2953% increase from $2.28B in 1998.
Gerdau S.A. (GGB) grew revenue by 4.2% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, Gerdau S.A. (GGB) is profitable, generating $2.24B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (2.0% net margin).
Yes, Gerdau S.A. (GGB) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.53%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Gerdau S.A. (GGB) has a return on equity (ROE) of 2.5%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Gerdau S.A. (GGB) generated $3.53B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
