Eucatex (EUCA4) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Net revenue reached R$1,589.9 million in 1H26, up 4.0% year-over-year, with 2Q26 net revenue at R$806.1 million, reflecting resilient domestic demand and strategic operational adjustments.

• Net income for 1H26 was R$262.8 million, a significant increase from R$180.9 million in 1H25, while recurring net income for 2Q26 was R$84.9 million, down from 2Q25.

• Product portfolio includes MDF, fiberboard, HDF, MDP panels, flooring, doors, paints, and partition systems.

• The company completed the sale of Fazenda Nossa Senhora da Conceição for R$200 million, aligning with its asset optimization strategy.

• Operational efficiency, inventory adjustments, and focus on domestic markets helped mitigate external cost pressures and optimize working capital.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit for 2Q26 was R$273.3 million, with gross margin at 33.9%, and for 1H26 gross profit was R$558.8 million, with gross margin at 35.2%.

• Recurring EBITDA margin was 19.2% in 2Q26, with recurring EBITDA at R$174.6 million, and 1H26 EBITDA at R$324.6 million.

• Net financial expenses increased to R$62.6 million from R$8.7 million in the prior year.

• Cash and equivalents stood at R$479.4 million at June 30, 2026, down from R$529.1 million at year-end 2025.

• Dividend and interest on capital payable totaled R$92.97 million.

Outlook and guidance

• Investments planned for 2026 total R$495.2 million, focusing on new presses, plant modernization, and forest expansion.

• The company is preparing for the impacts of Brazil's tax reform, with no material effects identified as of June 2026.

• U.S. import tariffs resumed in July 2026, affecting export competitiveness; management is focusing on commercial diversification and risk mitigation.

• Market forecasts indicate moderate growth in construction and coatings segments, with some volatility in wood panel and flooring markets.

• Easing input cost pressures and continued domestic demand are expected to support margin recovery and growth in the second half of 2026.