Banco Santander Brasil Reports Highest Quarterly Net Profit in Four Years for 4Q25

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Banco Santander Brasil reported a managerial net profit of R$ 4.1 billion for 4Q25, marking its highest quarterly profit in four years, alongside stable ROAE and growth in its expanded loan portfolio and client funding.

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• Record Quarterly Net Profit

  Managerial net profit reached R$ 4.1 billion in 4Q25, a 6.0% increase year-over-year and 1.9% quarter-over-quarter, representing the highest quarterly profit in the past four years.

• Solid Return on Equity

  Return on Average Equity (ROAE) remained stable quarter-over-quarter at 17.6%.

• Growth in Loan Portfolio and Client Funding

  The expanded loan portfolio grew 3.7% year-over-year to R$ 708.2 billion, while funding from clients increased 3.9% year-over-year to R$ 670.4 billion, with individuals' share rising to 50%.

• Mixed Net Interest Income Performance

  Client Net Interest Income (NII) showed solid growth of 6.6% year-over-year, but market NII deteriorated, posting a loss of R$ 1.5 billion due to lower treasury results and interest rate sensitivity.

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Banco Santander Brasil delivered a strong fourth quarter, achieving its highest quarterly net profit in four years, driven by robust client-related net interest income and diversified fee growth. While the company faced headwinds from market net interest income losses and a slight increase in non-performing loan ratios, management emphasized disciplined capital allocation and strategic execution. The positive core banking performance and capital strength suggest resilience despite macroeconomic pressures, indicating a solid operational foundation for the upcoming year.