Brazil Stock Exchange Profit Up 9.9% in Third Quarter
B3, the company behind Brazil's stock market, posted US$244 million in recurring third-quarter profit, up 9.9%, on busier trading and new products. The post Brazil Stock Exchange Profit Up 9.9% in Third Quarter appeared first on The Rio Times .
B3, the company operating São Paulo’s stock market, reported a 9.9% increase in recurring net profit to R$1.38 billion (US$244 million) for the third quarter of 2026, up from R$1.26 billion (US$223 million) in the same period last year. The company’s profit boost was driven by higher trading volumes, new products, and credit services.
Trading volumes surged by 25.4% year-on-year, reaching R$27.3 billion (US$4.8 billion) in the third quarter of 2026. B3’s expansion into dollar-priced bitcoin futures, options on other cryptocurrencies, and futures tied to US Treasuries also contributed to its revenue growth. The company’s diversified portfolio, including credit services and technology platforms, is cited as a factor increasing its resilience. B3’s shares closed down 0.3% on the day of the results.
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