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Banco Bradesco Extends Profit Growth Streak with Strong 2Q26 Results and Loan Expansion

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An announcement from Banco Bradesco SA ( (BBD) ) is now available.

Banco Bradesco reported that in the second quarter of 2026 its recurring net income reached R$7.1 billion, up 16.2% year on year and marking a tenth consecutive quarter of improvement, supported by resilient revenues of R$37.6 billion and controlled operating expenses. The bank highlighted growing net interest income, strong fee and commission contributions, robust insurance results, and a rising expanded loan portfolio of R$1.137 trillion, albeit with a slight increase in non-performing loans in line with expectations.

Management emphasized a strategy centered on moderate risk appetite and prioritization of collateralized lending, which drove growth in working capital, payroll-deductible loans, auto finance and agribusiness credit while keeping cost of risk stable and Stage 3 coverage above 100%. Bradesco is accelerating its transformation and efficiency agenda, investing in technology and digital channels, expanding services for SME and high-income clients, and advancing its sustainable finance strategy, having already allocated 92.5% of its R$450 billion social and environmental target by June 2026 and strengthening its role in funding Brazil’s low-carbon transition.

The most recent analyst rating on (BBD) stock is a Buy
with a $22.00 price target.
To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Banco Bradesco SA stock,
see the BBD Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on BBD Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, BBD is a Neutral.

The score is held back primarily by weak financial quality—especially persistently negative operating and free cash flow and high leverage—alongside bearish technical signals (below major moving averages and negative MACD). These risks are partly offset by relatively attractive valuation (low P/E) and a high dividend yield.

To see Spark’s full report on BBD stock,
click here.

More about Banco Bradesco SA

Banco Bradesco S.A. is one of Brazil’s largest private-sector banks, offering a full range of retail, commercial, corporate and investment banking services, as well as insurance, pension plans and capitalization bonds. The bank serves individuals, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and large corporations, with a growing focus on secured lending, high-income clients and digital channels, and maintains a strong presence in asset management and consortia.

Average Trading Volume: 31,190,427

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $35.81B

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