Banco Bradesco S.A. · BBD · FY2024 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2024
Bradesco: loan growth and transformation support reaffirmed guidance
The quarter provides evidence for a constructive operating trajectory: loan growth, improving credit metrics, controlled expenses and digital execution supported higher income, while reaffirmed guidance preserves the case for continued improvement. The main test is whether NII, credit costs and fee income remain durable in a more difficult macro environment.
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What changed
Relative to the prior quarter, net income increased 12% quarter on quarter, the loan portfolio expanded to BRL912 billion, and NPL and coverage ratios improved. Management also moved from highlighting planned digital initiatives to reporting continued progress on transformation, while reaffirming guidance and pointing to stronger second-half performance.
Guidance delta
Guidance was reaffirmed, with implicit profit above the midpoint and management expecting stronger performance in the second half.
Key takeaways
- Net income rose 12% quarter on quarter, supported by loan growth, higher client NII and lower loan-loss provisions.
- The loan portfolio reached BRL912 billion, with strength in SME and payroll lending; NPL and coverage ratios improved.
- Fee, commission and insurance income increased, while operating expenses remained controlled.
- Digital initiatives, machine-learning credit models, Bradesco Expresso and a GenAI-enabled app remain central to the transformation plan.
Management priorities
- Expand SME, payroll and digital lending with improved pricing and risk models.
- Complete the Bradesco Expresso rollout and launch the new affluent-client segment and AI-enhanced app.
- Continue the transformation program targeting an efficiency ratio of about 40% by 2028.
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| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Oct 8, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Overweight | Neutral | Upgrade | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Neutral | Sell | Upgrade | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Citigroup | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | May 28, 2025 |
| B of A Securities | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | May 8, 2025 |
| HSBC Securities | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Jefferies | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Barclays | Equal Weight | Equal Weight | Maintain | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Itau BBA | Market Perform | Outperform | Downgrade | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Equal Weight | Upgrade | Aug 7, 2019 |
| UBS | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | May 5, 2016 |
| Deutsche Bank | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Scotiabank | Underperform | Underperform | Maintain | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Bank of America | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Mar 14, 2016 |
| Canaccord Genuity | Neutral | Outperform | Downgrade | Apr 9, 2015 |
| GBM | Market Perform | Market Underperform | Upgrade | Jul 23, 2013 |
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| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst unavailable | $4.2 | $4.24 | +3.2% | Oct 9, 2026 |
| HSBC | Analyst unavailable | $3.9 | $4.34 | -4.2% | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Tito Labarta | $3.2 | $2.75 | -21.4% | Aug 19, 2024 |
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Snapshot as of publicationBanco Bradesco S.A., along with its affiliated entities, functions as a prominent financial institution delivering a broad spectrum of banking and financial services. These offerings cater to individual clients, corporate organizations, and various businesses, operating both within Brazil and across international markets. Its operations are structured around two core divisions: Banking and Insurance. Within its Banking division, it facilitates a range of deposit accounts, including checking, savings, and specialized options.…
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