(MENAFN- The Rio Times) In the third quarter of 2025, three major Brazilian firms-C&A, Prio, and Iguatemi-reported financial results that paint a picture of resilience, challenge, and strategic adaptation.

C&A, the global fashion retailer, showed strong profit growth driven by strategic shifts. Prio, an oil and gas company, faced headwinds but managed to grow revenue. Iguatemi, a high-end shopping mall administrator, continued to thrive in a competitive market.
C&A: Fashioning a Comeback
C&A, known for its fashion retail, reported a net profit of R$69.5 million ($13 million) in Q3 2025, up 62.2% from the previous year. The company's clothing segment, its core business, saw revenue grow by 8.9% to R$2.7 billion ($500 million).

However, its electronics and beauty segment declined by 26.1% to R$120.3 million ($22 million). The company's exit from the cell phone sector and the end of its partnership with Bradescard impacted its revenue from installment sales.

Despite these changes, C&A 's adjusted EBITDA increased by 4.4% to R$208.8 million ($39 million), with a margin expansion to 11.3%. Operational expenses rose by 2.6% to R$656.8 million ($122 million).

C&A also improved its cash cycle and reduced its gross debt by 37.2% to R$1.2 billion ($222 million) and its net debt by 89.6% to R$91.5 million ($17 million).
Prio: Navigating the Oil and Gas Landscape
Prio, a significant player in the oil and gas sector, reported a net profit of $92 million in Q3 2025, a 44% decrease from the previous year. Despite this decline, total revenue increased by 22% to $607 million.

The company's EBITDA fell by 4% to $309 million, with a margin of 55%. The growth in revenue was driven by a 26% increase in production and a 36% increase in sales, despite a 13% decrease in the average price of Brent.

The Frade field contributed 37.6% to total revenue, followed by Albacora Leste at 33.2%, and the Peregrino field at 14.4%.



The lifting cost increased by 77% due to the incorporation of the Peregrino field and operational stops. Prio sold 8.8 million barrels, a 36% increase from the previous year.
Iguatemi: Success in High-End Retail
Iguatemi, the administrator of high-end shopping malls, reported a net profit of R$121 million ($22 million) in Q3 2025, a 19.5% increase from the previous year.

The company's EBITDA grew by 28.2% to R$287 million ($53 million). Gross revenue reached R$432 million ($80 million), and adjusted net revenue totaled R$381 million ($70 million).

Total sales amounted to R$6 billion ($1.1 billion), with same-store sales increasing by 5.8% and same-area sales by 9.0%. The leverage ratio ended the quarter at 1.64 times Net Debt/EBITDA adjusted, reflecting a reduction of 0.26 points from the previous quarter.
The Story Behind the Numbers
C&A's strategic shifts and focus on core segments have paid off, with significant profit growth and improved working capital. The company's decision to exit non-core businesses and manage debt effectively has strengthened its financial position.

Prio's challenges in the oil and gas sector are evident in its decreased net profit, despite revenue growth driven by increased production and sales. The company's ability to navigate a volatile market and maintain revenue growth is a testament to its operational resilience.

Iguatemi's success in the high-end shopping mall market is reflected in its strong financial performance and increased sales. The company's strategic acquisitions and sales have optimized its portfolio and improved its financial metrics.

This quarter's results highlight the diverse strategies and challenges faced by these three major Brazilian firms. C&A's focus on core business and debt management, Prio's operational resilience in a tough market, and Iguatemi's success in high-end retail all provide valuable insights into the Brazilian market's dynamics.

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