Petrobras Reports Strong 1Q26 Results with Production Growth and $1.7B Shareholder Payout

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Petrobras delivered solid first-quarter 2026 results, driven by strong oil and gas production growth and robust cash generation, including the early start-up of a major FPSO and a significant shareholder payout.

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• Solid Financial Performance

  Adjusted EBITDA (excluding one-off events) rose 7.3% quarter-over-quarter to US$11.7 billion, while net income (excluding one-off events) was US$4.5 billion.

• Strong Cash Generation

  Operating cash flow reached US$8.4 billion, and free cash flow increased 7.7% quarter-over-quarter to US$3.9 billion.

• Production Growth & FPSO Start-up

  Oil and gas production increased 3.7% quarter-over-quarter, supported by the early start-up of FPSO P-79 (Búzios 8) on May 1, 2026, adding 180,000 bbl/day capacity.

• Shareholder Remuneration Approved

  The company approved R$9.0 billion (approximately US$1.71 billion) in shareholder remuneration related to 1Q26 results.

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This report highlights Petrobras's continued strong operational execution and financial discipline. The significant increase in Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow, coupled with a 3.7% rise in oil and gas production, demonstrates the company's ability to generate value from its assets. The early start-up of the FPSO P-79 (Búzios 8) is a material positive, directly contributing to future production capacity and reinforcing the company's growth trajectory in deepwater projects. Furthermore, the approval of R$9.0 billion in shareholder remuneration underscores a commitment to returning capital to investors, supported by robust cash generation and a stable leverage profile. The lag in reflecting recent oil price increases in 1Q26 revenues suggests potential for stronger revenue performance in 2Q26.