Cencosud (CENCOSUD) Corporate presentation summary
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Corporate presentation summary
6 Nov, 2026Scale and portfolio
60+ years of history, 115,000+ employees, operations in 6 countries and LTM March 2026 revenue of USD 17.948bn.
Retail portfolio spans supermarkets, department stores, home improvement, shopping centers and financial services; supermarket operations contributed 80% of LTM revenue and 68% of adjusted EBITDA.
Operated 1,396 retail stores across 6 countries, with 68 shopping centers, 2.4m sqm of GLA and a 5.4m sqm land bank.
Financial performance and position
From 2020 to LTM March 2026, revenue rose 66.3% and adjusted EBITDA rose 51.5%; respective CAGRs were 10.7% and 8.7%.
LTM March 2026 consolidated adjusted EBITDA was USD 1.570bn, with an 8.7% margin; supermarket operations represented 79.2% of adjusted EBITDA by business segment.
Net leverage was 3.2x at 1Q26; cash and financial assets totaled USD 920m at March 31, 2026, and investment-grade ratings have been maintained since 2011.
Growth priorities include organic expansion, supermarket leadership, omnichannel and e-commerce, operational efficiencies, complementary businesses, innovation and technology.
2026 guidance and investment
2026 revenue guidance is CLP 17,400bn, up 3.0% from 2025; adjusted EBITDA guidance is CLP 1,715bn, up 13.6%.
Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance is 9.9% for 2026 versus 8.9% in 2025, an expansion of 92 bps.
2026 capex guidance is USD 600m; plans include 17 supermarket openings adding 42,000 sqm of selling space, 7 new The Fresh Market stores and 40,000 sqm of shopping-center GLA.
Latest events from Cencosud
- Sales growth returned, while cost pressures and comparisons weighed on EBITDA.CENCOSUD
Q3 2026 - Q4 adjusted EBITDA rose 8.7%, with Argentina leading profitability amid market headwinds.CENCOSUD
Q4 2023 - Revenue rose 4.1%, while net income climbed 95.2% and EBITDA fell 4.9%.CENCOSUD
Q3 2024 - Growth, efficiency, and acquisitions drive profitability and strengthen market position.CENCOSUD
Corporate presentation - Online sales rose 14.6% YoY, but net income fell 84.2% YoY amid inflation and FX pressures.CENCOSUD
Q2 2026 - Revenue and profit declined YoY, but transformation and growth in Peru and Colombia continued.CENCOSUD
Q1 2026 - Revenue, net income, and margins improved YoY, with strong 2026 growth and investment plans.CENCOSUD
Q4 2025 - Revenue up 6.1% YoY, but net income fell on one-offs; Peru and Colombia outperformed.CENCOSUD
Q3 2025 - Revenue up 7.2% YoY, margin expansion, DNI up 494%, and key strategic moves executed.CENCOSUD
Q2 2025