- Fourth-quarter net income was R$1.18 billion, missing the estimate of R$1.2 billion.
- Net revenue for the quarter reached R$2.40 billion, slightly below the estimate of R$2.42 billion.
- Adjusted operating expenses stood at R$597.0 million.
- Capital expenditure for the quarter was R$111.0 million.
- Recurring net income was reported at R$1.20 billion.
- Recurring EBITDA was recorded at R$1.60 billion, falling short of the R$1.66 billion estimate.
- The recurring EBITDA margin was 67.2% for the fourth quarter.
- For the entire year of 2024, recurring net income was R$4.78 billion, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 4%.
- Analyst recommendations included 9 buys, 7 holds, and 0 sells.
B3 – Brasil Bolsa Balcao on Smartkarma
On Smartkarma, independent analyst Victor Galliano‘s research report titled “Emerging Market Exchanges β Attractive Valuations with Defensive Qualities” sheds light on B3 – Brasil Bolsa Balcao’s position in the market. Galliano highlights that B3’s share of post-trade revenue is underestimated and praises its diversified product offering, encompassing various financial instruments like cash equities, equity derivatives, FX, interest rates, and commodities. Despite facing a challenging year in terms of share price performance, Galliano considers B3 to be opportunistically priced compared to its competitors, making it a standout pick in the Brazilian exchange realm.
Galliano also draws attention to the Hong Kong Exchange (HKEx), emphasizing its significant post-trade revenue share. As investor sentiment towards China improves, spurred by the Chinese government’s economic stimulus measures, HKEx is primed to benefit. Galliano’s bullish outlook on both B3 and HKEx underscores the potential for growth and resilience in these emerging market exchanges, making them appealing investment options in the current economic landscape.
A look at B3 – Brasil Bolsa Balcao Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 2 | |
| Dividend | 2 | |
| Growth | 3 | |
| Resilience | 5 | |
| Momentum | 5 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.4 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
According to the Smartkarma Smart Scores, B3 – Brasil Bolsa Balcao is looking at a promising long-term outlook. The company has received strong ratings in terms of Resilience and Momentum, with scores of 5 for both factors. This indicates that B3 has shown stability in challenging conditions and positive market momentum, which bodes well for its future performance. Growth also received a decent score of 3, suggesting potential for expansion and development in the coming years. However, the Value and Dividend scores are at 2, reflecting some room for improvement in terms of undervaluation and dividend distribution.
B3 S.A. – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcao, as a regional exchange, offers a comprehensive business model that includes clearing and settlement activities, central depository services, and trading in equity, commodity, and derivatives. With a global customer base, B3 is positioned to benefit from international market trends and opportunities. The high Resilience and Momentum scores indicate strong fundamentals and growth potential for the company, while areas like Value and Dividend could be areas of focus for enhancing shareholder value and investor returns in the future.
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