Itau Unibanco Reports Q4 2025 Capital Ratios Decline Amid RWA Growth

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Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. released its Q4 2025 Pillar 3 report, showing a decrease in capital ratios and an increase in risk-weighted assets, though remaining well above regulatory minimums.

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• Capital Ratios Decline

  Common Equity Tier I Ratio decreased to 12.3% from 13.5%, Tier I Ratio to 13.8% from 14.8%, and Total Capital Ratio to 15.2% from 16.4% as of December 31, 2025.

• Risk-Weighted Assets Increase

  Total Risk-Weighted Assets (RWA) rose by R$ 51 billion to R$ 1,505,475 million, contributing to the capital ratio decline.

• Strong Liquidity Maintained

  Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) stood at 215.0% and Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) at 124.8%, both comfortably exceeding regulatory requirements.

• Model Miskcalibration Addressed

  A miscalibration in the Probability of Default model for the agribusiness segment was identified in November 2025 and subsequently resolved with the approval of a new model in January 2026.

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The Q4 2025 Pillar 3 report from Itau Unibanco reveals a decline in key capital adequacy metrics, including Common Equity Tier I, Tier I, and Total Capital ratios, primarily driven by dividend payments, share buybacks, and a substantial increase in risk-weighted assets (RWA) by R$ 51 billion. While these movements indicate a reduction in capital buffers, the bank's ratios remain significantly above regulatory minimums, demonstrating continued financial strength and robust liquidity. The report also highlighted a model miscalibration in the agribusiness segment's probability of default model, which has since been addressed. Investors should monitor future capital trends and the impact of RWA growth on profitability.