SABESP announced its fourth‑quarter 2025 results on March 17, 2026, reporting adjusted net revenue of BRL 5.7 billion, up 2.1 % year‑over‑year, and adjusted EBITDA of BRL 3.4 billion, a 13 % increase that lifted the EBITDA margin to 60 % from 47 % in Q4 2024. Adjusted net income remained steady at roughly BRL 1.9 billion, while reported net income surged 87 % to BRL 2.7 billion. Operating cash flow rose 24 % to BRL 3.0 billion, and capital expenditures for the quarter reached BRL 4.8 billion, more than double the amount spent in the same period a year earlier. Earnings per share of $0.5115 beat the consensus estimate of $0.4617 by 10.8 %, whereas revenue of $1.08 billion fell 1.8 % short of the $1.10 billion forecast, a miss attributed to modest volume growth offset by pricing adjustments.
Full‑year 2025 figures further underscore the company’s momentum: adjusted net revenue climbed 2.2 % to BRL 22.2 billion, and adjusted EBITDA grew 17 % to BRL 13.2 billion, keeping the 60 % margin steady. Adjusted net income rose 22 % to BRL 6.3 billion, while reported net income reached BRL 8.5 billion, a figure that includes a BRL 4.5 billion non‑cash gain recorded in 2024. Total capital expenditures for the year totaled BRL 15.2 billion, a 120 % jump that reflects the company’s accelerated investment program aimed at universalizing water and sewage services.
During the call, CEO Carlos Piani highlighted the transformation’s visibility in the investment program, noting that 2025 CapEx of BRL 15.2 billion more than doubled 2024 levels and that the Q4 investment of BRL 4.8 billion exceeded a full year’s spend in previous years. He added that these investments translated into tangible outcomes, with an additional 1.8 million people gaining potable water, 2.1 million gaining sewage collection, and 3.8 million receiving sewage treatment. CFO Daniel Szlak emphasized the operational gains, stating that adjusted EBITDA of BRL 13.2 billion grew 17 % and that cash flow from operations reached BRL 3 billion, a 24 % increase, with cash conversion rising to 83 %. He concluded that the results demonstrate the company’s ability to continue investing and expanding service coverage.
The drivers behind the strong performance are clear. Cost discipline and efficiency initiatives, particularly in general and administrative expenses, reduced personnel costs and improved operational leverage, pushing the EBITDA margin from 47 % to 60 %. Revenue growth was modest, driven by a mix of volume expansion and pricing adjustments; price increases contributed BRL 722 million to full‑year revenue growth, while volume added BRL 402 million. The accelerated CapEx program is aimed at universalizing services, and the company’s transformation has already yielded measurable social impact. Headwinds remain in the form of macroeconomic conditions and exchange‑rate volatility, but the company’s scale and disciplined execution mitigate these risks.
Market participants reacted positively to the results, with the EPS beat and margin expansion standing out as key drivers. Analysts noted that the company’s ability to generate strong cash flow while investing heavily in infrastructure signals confidence in its long‑term growth strategy. The slight revenue miss was viewed as a short‑term pricing adjustment rather than a fundamental weakness.
SABESP’s Q4 2025 earnings reinforce its trajectory as a leading sanitation utility in Brazil. The company’s continued investment in universalization, coupled with disciplined cost management, positions it to expand service coverage and maintain profitability. While macroeconomic headwinds and currency fluctuations pose ongoing risks, the company’s robust cash generation and strategic focus on infrastructure provide a solid foundation for future growth.
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