Afya Returns R$448M to Shareholders, Beats FCFE Payout in 1H26
AFYA is trading near its 52-week low of $13 (2.3% above the low).
Summary
Afya reported Q2 2026 revenue of R$972.1M, up 5.7% YoY, with net income up 14% to R$201.3M. The company returned R$448M to shareholders in 1H26 through dividends and buybacks, exceeding its free cash flow to equity of R$423.4M. Operating cash flow was R$805.5M with an 87.8% conversion ratio, and cash position stands at R$1.0B. The Q2 adjusted EBITDA margin declined on less favorable revenue mix and higher payroll. The stock trades near its 52-week low at $13.3, so the strong shareholder returns may support the price.
At the time of this announcement, AFYA was trading at $13.30 on NASDAQ in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.2B. The 52-week trading range was $13.00 to $16.50. This news item was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10. Source: Dow Jones Newswires.