Riachuelo parent company Guararapes ends 2025 with over 100 percent growth

Guararapes (listed on the B3 as RIAA3), the holding company for Riachuelo, Carters, Midway, Casa Riachuelo and Fanlab, announced its 2025 results last Wednesday, February 11. The announcement also included figures from the final quarter of last year.

In the fourth quarter of 2025 alone, net profit was 322 million reais (62.6 million dollars). This represents a 28.8 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. The EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation) from Guararapes' financial operations was 126 million reais, an increase of 28.4 percentage points compared to Q4 2024.

In the apparel category, the gross margin reached 57.8 percent, advancing 2.9 percentage points year-over-year. This marks nine consecutive quarters of growth. Same-store sales (SSS) increased by 7.2 percent, representing ten consecutive quarters of growth.

Consolidated net revenue was 3.2 billion reais, showing a 5.9 percent increase compared to the previous year. In a statement, the company commented that “the figures demonstrate the consistent progress of our operational execution and the powerful combination of Fashion and Financial Services.” This reinforces its hybrid business model, which integrates physical retail, digital platforms and financial solutions.

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Record profit for the last five years in 2025

Consolidated net profit in 2025 was 512.1 million reais, marking a 117.8 percent increase versus 2024. This is a record for the last five years. Consolidated and adjusted EBITDA was 1.8 billion reais, an 18.1 percent increase on the previous year. Net revenue reached 10.5 billion reais, growing 9 percent year-over-year.

According to the management's message released with the financial data, “the year 2025 also marked the resumption of the expansion cycle for Riachuelo brand stores, with eight openings. The initial results from these units have been solid and consistent, reinforcing their role as a relevant strategic lever for the Company's future”. For the current year, the opening of another 15 units is planned.

Projections for 2026 are therefore for growth, based on investments ranging from technology to the expansion of the product and financial services portfolio, as well as logistics. A focus on operational efficiency is the current perspective, alongside innovation and consumer experience. Thanks to these factors, the company's performance has proven to be solid.

Guararapes is valued at 4.95 billion reais.

This article was translated to English using an AI tool.

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