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Localiza Rent a Car Q1 2026 earnings summary

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Q1 2026 earnings summary8 May, 2026

Executive summary

  • Consolidated net revenue reached R$12.3 billion in 1Q26, up 21.2% year-over-year, with EBITDA of R$4.1 billion (+23.7%), EBIT of R$2.7 billion (+32.4%), and net income of R$1.2 billion (+45.0%).

  • Excluding a R$177 million after-tax gain from subsidiary divestment, net income was R$1,045 million, surpassing R$1 billion in a quarter for the first time.

  • Achieved record vehicle sales in Seminovos (95,384 units), with strong performance across Car Rental and Fleet Rental segments, supported by pricing management and operational efficiency.

  • Investments in technology, digitalization, and AI, including the launch of an app integrated with ChatGPT, reinforced innovation leadership.

  • Free cash flow before interest was robust at R$2.2 billion for the quarter.

Financial highlights

  • Car Rental net revenue: R$2,789 million (+8.5% y/y); average daily rate up 7.0% to R$157.4; utilization rate at 82.1%.

  • Fleet Rental net revenue: R$2,323 million (+3.8% y/y); average daily rate up 6.9% to R$107.5; utilization rate at 96.8%.

  • Seminovos net revenue: R$7,106 million (+34.5% y/y); 95,384 vehicles sold, a record for the quarter.

  • EBITDA margin: Car Rental 67.4% (+2.2 p.p. y/y), Fleet Rental 88.0% (75.9% ex-divestment, +5.9 p.p. y/y), Seminovos 3.1%.

  • Net debt at R$30.2 billion, down 2.8% from year-end 2025; net debt/fleet value at 0.55x; net debt/EBITDA LTM at 2.08x.

Outlook and guidance

  • Continued focus on disciplined capital allocation, sustainable growth, and value creation amid a competitive automotive market.

  • Ongoing reduction in severe-use fleet exposure, targeting fewer than 10,000 vehicles by year-end 2026.

  • Expansion of digital and AI initiatives to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

  • Management highlighted ongoing price recomposition, cost management, and fleet optimization to sustain returns.

  • Active debt management initiatives are expected to further reduce costs and extend debt duration.

Impact of PIS/Cofins credits on RAC EBITDA margin
Drivers for lower Fleet Rental bad debt provisions
Swap contract renewal strategy for Fleet Rental
Effect of Chinese OEMs on SUV depreciation
Progress in reducing severe use fleet exposure
Productivity drivers behind record car sales
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