Bradsaude Profit Rises 14.4% to US$214M
Bradsaude profit reached about US$214 million for the quarter to 30 September 2026, and Bradesco's health arm approved a US$199 million dividend. The post Bradsaude Profit Rises 14.4% to US$214M appeared first on The Rio Times .
Bradsaude, the health arm of Brazilian bank Bradesco, reported a 14.4% rise in quarterly profit to R$1.075 billion (about US$214 million) in Q3 2026. The insurer, which also approved a R$1 billion (about US$199 million) dividend, surpassed Citi's forecast of R$1.024 billion (about US$204 million). Shares in Bradsaude jumped 5.19% to R$16.22 (about US$3.23) following the results.
The company's revenue grew 9.2% to R$14.275 billion (about US$2.84 billion) over the period, while profit over the last 12 months hit R$4.3 billion (about US$856 million). Operating profit remained flat at R$1.45 billion (about US$289 million), while the loss ratio increased slightly to 84.5% from 84.0% a year earlier. The dividend payout, equivalent to about R$0.34 (US$0.07) per share, will be received by holders on record by 30 October 2026, with payment due on 30 March 2027.
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