Grupo Casas Bahia (BHIA3) Q4 2024 earnings summary
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Q4 2024 earnings summary
3 Jul, 2026Executive summary
Achieved five consecutive quarters of EBITDA margin improvement, reaching 8.0% in Q4'24, and record-high employee engagement, with strong market share and productivity gains driven by the Transformation Plan.
Generated the best free cash flow in five years, with liquidity increasing to R$4.0 billion and operational profitability improving sequentially.
Recognized as a top employer and for brand strength, with awards from Folha de São Paulo, Estadão, and GPTW.
Transformation Plan focused on operational leverage, efficiency, and profitability, despite a challenging macroeconomic environment.
Productivity gains and operational improvements are expected to set new benchmarks for profitability.
Financial highlights
Q4'24 net revenue was R$7,981 million (+7.6% y/y); annual net revenue R$28,847 million (-5.7% y/y); consolidated gross revenue for 2024 was R$32,414 million (-5.9% y/y).
Gross margin improved to 30.8% in Q4'24 (+3.2 p.p. y/y); annual gross margin at 30.8% (+2.9 p.p. y/y).
Adjusted EBITDA reached R$640 million (8.0% margin) in Q4'24 and R$1,970 million (7.2% margin) for 2024, the highest in 21 months.
Net loss in Q4'24 was R$452 million, a 54.8% improvement y/y; annual net loss R$1,045 million (-60.2% y/y), with net margin at -3.8%.
Free cash flow in Q4'24 was R$1.2 billion (+70% y/y); annual free cash flow reached R$1.0 billion, the best in five years.
Outlook and guidance
CapEx for 2025 is expected to remain at similar levels, focused on store refurbishments and technology, with expansion supported by industry partnerships and retail media.
Management expects continued margin improvement and profitability growth through 2025, supported by operational efficiencies and Transformation Plan initiatives.
Expansion of credit facilities and operationalization of a new FIDC are expected to support growth and diversify funding.
If interest rates decrease, there may be an opportunity to increase CapEx, but current plans remain disciplined.
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