Azul 2Q26: EBITDA Falls 55% on Fuel Spike, But Debt Cut R$13B
AZUL has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $3.9 on light trading volume (0.2× avg).
Summary
Azul reported a 55% drop in 2Q26 EBITDA due to higher fuel costs, but slashed debt by R$13 billion and secured government-backed financing, strengthening its balance sheet.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · AZUL
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EBITDA Plunges on Fuel Costs
2Q26 EBITDA fell 55.4% YoY to R$510.1M, with fuel cost per liter up 61.8% to R$6.25.
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Net Loss vs Prior-Year Profit
Net result swung to a loss of R$1,041.2M from a profit of R$1,293.4M in 2Q25, driven by higher operating costs and lower financial income.
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Debt Reduced by R$13B
Total debt fell to R$21.4B from R$34.4B a year ago; net leverage improved to 3.0x from 5.2x.
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Government Financing Secured
Approval for up to R$4.6B in long-term financing in Brazilian reais provides additional liquidity flexibility.
Analysis · AZUL · Energy & Transportation
A 61.8% surge in fuel costs drove a sharp profit decline in Azul's second quarter, yet the balance sheet emerged dramatically stronger after restructuring. EBITDA fell to R$510.1 million from R$1,142.7 million a year earlier, and the company swung to a net loss of R$1,041.2 million. However, total debt dropped R$13 billion to R$21.4 billion, and net leverage improved to 3.0x from 5.2x. The government's approval of up to R$4.6 billion in long-term financing provides additional liquidity runway. This is a transition year for Azul, with non-recurring restructuring costs still weighing on results, but the core operating metrics—record revenue and RASK—show underlying demand strength.
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