Banco Santander Brasil Reports Q1 2026 Profit Decline and Rising NPLs

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Banco Santander (Brasil) reported a decline in Q1 2026 managerial net profit and return on equity, alongside an increase in non-performing loan ratios, despite modest revenue growth and controlled expenses.

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• Managerial Net Profit Declined

  Managerial net profit decreased to R$ 3.8 billion, representing a decline of 7.3% quarter-over-quarter and 1.9% year-over-year.

• Return on Equity (ROAE) Fell

  Return on average equity (ROAE) reached 16.0%, down 1.6 percentage points quarter-over-quarter and 1.5 percentage points year-over-year.

• Non-Performing Loan Ratios Increased

  The over-90-day NPL ratio rose to 3.3%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points quarter-over-quarter and 0.6 percentage points year-over-year, primarily driven by individuals and smaller companies.

• Modest Revenue Growth

  Total revenues increased 0.8% quarter-over-quarter and 0.9% year-over-year, supported by a 5.8% year-over-year increase in fees and 4.8% year-over-year growth in client Net Interest Income.

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Banco Santander (Brasil) reported a challenging first quarter with managerial net profit and return on average equity declining both sequentially and year-over-year. The increase in non-performing loan ratios, particularly in the individual and SME segments, indicates potential asset quality deterioration in a difficult macroeconomic environment. While the bank achieved modest revenue growth and maintained strict cost control, these positives were insufficient to counteract the contraction in core profitability. Investors will be closely watching for improvements in asset quality and a reversal of the declining earnings trend in future reports.