Rumo SA (BSP:RAIL3) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Transported Volume and Strategic ...

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• Transported Volume:22.9 billion RTK, an all-time high for Q4.

• Adjusted EBITDA:BRL 1.8 billion, an increase of 8% year over year.

• Investments:BRL 1.5 billion in the quarter.

• Financial Leverage:1.9 times net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio.

• Net Financial Expenses:BRL 721 million.

• Adjusted Net Income:BRL 441 million for the quarter, BRL 2.1 billion for 2025.

• Net Debt:BRL 15.5 billion at the end of the quarter.

• Cash Position:BRL 7.5 billion at year-end.

• Committed Credit Lines:BRL 2.7 billion undrawn.

• Fuel Consumption:Reduced by 2%.

• Market Share:48% in Mato Grosso, 36% in Goias, 65% at the port of Santos.

• Safety Incident Frequency Rate:Reduced by 40%.

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Release Date: March 05, 2026

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .

Positive Points

• Rumo SA ( BSP:RAIL3 ) achieved an all-time high transported volume of 22.9 billion RTK in Q4 2025, driven by structural gains in capacity and operational efficiency.

• The company reported an 8% year-over-year increase in adjusted EBITDA, reaching BRL1.8 billion in the quarter.

• Rumo SA maintained a stable financial leverage ratio of 1.9 times net debt to adjusted EBITDA, indicating strong financial health.

• The company successfully reduced unit fixed costs by 11%, showcasing improved productivity levels.

• Rumo SA achieved significant progress in energy efficiency, reducing fuel consumption by 2% across its operations.

Negative Points

• Rumo SA faced challenges in the market environment, necessitating tactical price repositioning, particularly in the grains market.

• The company experienced a 10% reduction in pricing levels in Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025, reflecting adjustments to remain competitive.

• Rumo SA's net financial expenses increased to BRL721 million in the quarter, primarily due to a higher net debt base and interest rates.

• The company had to manage rail security incidents, which led to a higher-than-expected rail incident frequency.

• Rumo SA's CapEx for 2026 is expected to be lower than in 2025, indicating potential constraints on expansion projects.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Based on your disclosure and your comment on the pricing repositioning, what does that mean for the new year? What kind of tariff competitive process are you considering for Q1 or the first half of the year? A: Pedro Marcus Lira Palma, Vice President - Commercial, explained that the tariff repositioning process concluded in the last quarter of 2025. For Q1 2026, there will be a price reduction compared to Q1 2025, with a decrease of just over 10%. This adjustment aligns with market levels to maintain competitiveness. The company is contracted for Q1 and practically Q2, and prices are expected to stabilize in Q2.