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Gross Margin:30.8%, a slight increase compared to the first quarter last year.
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EBITDA:BRL720 million, with a margin of 7.8%.
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Total Cash:BRL6.2 billion, net cash of BRL1.2 billion.
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Sales:BRL5 billion in the first quarter of 2026.
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Same-Store Sales Growth:6.4% in physical stores.
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Total Sales Growth in Physical Stores:Almost 7%.
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Adjusted Net Result:Slightly negative at BRL34 million.
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Net Financial Expenses Growth:16% year-on-year.
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Luizacred Net Profit:BRL75 million in the quarter.
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MagaluAds Revenue Growth:20% in the quarter.
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MagaLog Revenue Growth with External Customers:30% compared to last year.
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MagaluCloud Customer Base:More than 1,500 customers.
Release Date: May 08, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Magazine Luiza SA ( MGLUY ) maintained a strong gross margin of 30.8%, a slight increase from the previous year.
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The company reported an EBITDA of BRL720 million, with a healthy margin of 7.8%, which is historically high.
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Total cash position remains robust at BRL6.2 billion, with a net cash of BRL1.2 billion.
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Same-store sales grew by 6.4% despite challenging market conditions, indicating strong performance in physical stores.
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MagaluAds revenue grew by 20% in the quarter, showing strong performance in multichannel advertising.
Negative Points
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Interest rates remain high, impacting financial expenses and limiting expected reductions.
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The adjusted net result was slightly negative at BRL34 million, affected by financial expenses.
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Online market competitiveness led to a loss of market share in certain categories.
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The company faced challenges in the 1P online segment due to memory chip cost increases and cooler weather affecting sales of air conditioning units.
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The transition of the CDC portfolio to the financial branch is expected to take 9 to 12 months, delaying full realization of benefits.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you elaborate on the operating efficiency gains and the monetization of the system mentioned in the presentation? A: Frederico Trajano Inacio Rodrigues, CEO, explained that the company is continuously working on operating efficiency, seeking new opportunities to reduce costs and improve productivity. They have dedicated teams focusing on logistics, fulfillment, marketing expenses, and sales per employee. The aim is to maintain gains in efficiency while also growing GMV, particularly with the support of the World Cup and other initiatives.
Q: How do you view the future of credit assignment and new products in a challenging macroeconomic scenario? A: Jorg Friedemann, CEO of MagaluBank, stated that despite high indebtedness levels and interest rates, the company will maintain a conservative approach to risk. They see opportunities to grow their CDC portfolio by leveraging their database and focusing on quality growth with their best clients, even in a challenging macro environment.
Q: What initiatives are planned to reaccelerate e-commerce growth post-World Cup? A: Frederico Trajano Inacio Rodrigues, CEO, mentioned plans to enhance the agentic experience in their app, focusing on categories where they have a competitive advantage. They are also expanding online B2B partnerships and improving the conversion rate by integrating Lu's WhatsApp experience into their app.
Q: Can you provide more details on the impact of transitioning the CDC portfolio to the financial branch on P&L? A: Jorg Friedemann, CEO of MagaluBank, explained that the transition will lead to significant tax savings and improved funding costs. However, there will be a transition period with increased provisions for loan losses. The full benefits, including improved profitability, are expected to be realized within 9 to 12 months.
Q: How do you see the competitive environment in physical stores, and what is the impact of CDC on store performance? A: Fabricio Garcia, VP of Operations, noted that physical stores have been resilient, gaining market share consistently. The CDC contributes 1 to 1.5 percentage points to same-store sales growth, but the primary driver is the overall market share gain and operational efficiency. The World Cup is expected to further boost physical store performance.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
