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Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás

EBR-B

Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás NYSE
$11.68 0.69% (+0.08)

Market Cap $24.82 B
52w High $11.97
52w Low $5.97
Dividend Yield 6.54%
Frequency Quarterly
P/E 21.63
Volume 14.29K
Outstanding Shares 2.12B

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q3-2025 $10B $7.93B $-5.45B -54.47% $-2.42 $-4.31B
Q2-2025 $10.2B $4.69B $-1.32B -12.99% $-0.6 $893.62M
Q1-2025 $10.41B $2.1B $-353.04M -3.39% $-0.16 $3.12B
Q4-2024 $12.03B $18.41B $1.11B 9.23% $0.44 $3.65B
Q3-2024 $11.04B $1.05B $7.2B 65.22% $3.16 $9.59B

What's going well?

Interest expense is down sharply, and non-operating income improved. The company is still generating significant revenue, which could be a base for recovery if costs are controlled.

What's concerning?

Operating expenses exploded, margins collapsed, and losses widened dramatically. The company is burning cash fast and efficiency is getting worse, not better.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q3-2025 $24.65B $266.5B $157.16B $109.29B
Q2-2025 $29.39B $274.96B $156.21B $118.71B
Q1-2025 $30.28B $282.02B $160.44B $121.49B
Q4-2024 $29.83B $289.87B $167.87B $121.86B
Q3-2024 $28.38B $279.8B $158.41B $121.25B

What's financially strong about this company?

The company has a large asset base, strong liquidity with nearly $25 billion in cash and investments, and a healthy balance of debt and equity. Receivables improved sharply, boosting cash flow.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

Cash and short-term investments fell by 16%, and shareholder equity dropped by $9 billion in one quarter. Debt increased slightly, and the drop in equity is worth watching.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q3-2025 $-5.45B $4.21B $-3.62B $-4.62B $-4.03B $3.66B
Q2-2025 $-233.72M $694.8M $282.78M $-1.01B $153.86M $607.06M
Q1-2025 $-288.68M $3.14B $494.56M $-7.54B $-3.91B $2.88B
Q4-2024 $1.06B $5.47B $-5.34B $4.77B $4.89B $4.24B
Q3-2024 $8.38B $3.58B $2.12B $-1.97B $3.73B $3.16B

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

The company is generating billions in real cash from its core business, easily covering investments and generous shareholder payouts. Cash flow quality is high, and the company is reducing debt while maintaining a fortress-like cash balance.

What are the cash flow concerns?

There was a massive accounting loss this quarter, and working capital changes hurt cash flow. The cash balance dropped sharply, and such large swings in results suggest volatility and potential one-time items.

5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

The company combines a powerful market position, large‑scale and largely renewable assets, and improving operational performance. Revenue growth has been steady, operating margins have strengthened, and operating cash flow is robust. The balance sheet now carries ample liquidity, and post‑privatization flexibility gives management more levers to optimize pricing, costs, and portfolio mix. Ongoing innovation in digitalization and clean energy technologies further supports long‑term relevance in a decarbonizing world.

! Risks

Key risks center on higher leverage, volatile earnings and free cash flow around big investment cycles, and a complex regulatory and political backdrop. Rising interest costs and debt levels increase sensitivity to financial conditions. Hydrological and climate risks weigh on a hydro‑centric portfolio. The shift into new technologies and adjacent markets introduces execution and integration challenges, while inconsistent patterns in dividends and buybacks add uncertainty around capital allocation priorities.

Outlook

Overall, the trajectory appears to be one of a large incumbent utility transitioning into a more market‑driven, technology‑enabled, and environmentally aligned business. If operational gains and strong cash generation are sustained, they can help offset the higher leverage and support ongoing investment in growth and innovation. The medium‑ to long‑term outlook is closely tied to regulatory stability in Brazil, the company’s ability to manage its capital structure prudently, and its success in executing on digital and green initiatives without losing focus on core grid reliability and cost discipline.