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- **Record Financials**: Q2 net income up 14.3% YoY to BRL 11.5 billion, ROE at 23.3%.
- **Margin Expansion**: NIM hits 9.2%, Brazil NIM returns to double digits.
- **Digital Success**: 10M+ clients migrated to One Itau, 15% of high-income clients using PIX Credit.
- **Capital Strength**: CET1 ratio at 13.1%, reducing AT1 to 1.3% post-bond call.
- **Credit Resilience**: NPL over 90 days stable at 1.9%, SME portfolio growth of 5.4% QoQ.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Strong Financial Performance**: Q2 net income of BRL 11.5 billion, up 3.4% QoQ and 14.3% YoY. Consolidated ROE of 23.3%, highest in years.
- **NII Growth**: Client NII rose 4.5% QoQ to BRL 1.1 billion, driven by product mix, spreads, and Latin America expansion.
- **NIM Expansion**: Consolidated NIM reached 9.2%, highest on record. Brazil NIM hit double digits for first time since 2019.
- **Loan Portfolio Growth**: Total credit up 0.4% QoQ (1.3% ex-FX), with SMEs (+5.4% QoQ) and mortgages (+17.2% YoY) leading.
- **Digital Acceleration**: Over 10 million clients migrated to One Itau platform, with 99.3% conversion rate. PIX Credit adoption reached 15% of high-income clients.
- **Capital Management**: CET1 ratio expanded 50bps QoQ to 13.1%. Announced call of USD 1.5 billion in AT1 bonds, reducing AT1 contribution to 1.3%.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Market Share Strategy**: Maintained leadership without compromising margins, focusing on high-quality clients.
- **Finance Credit Growth**: Finance credit card portfolio up 5.4% QoQ, 61% of growth from high-income segments.
- **Efficiency Improvements**: Efficiency ratio improved to 36.4% in Brazil (37.0% YoY), driven by tech investments.
- **Capital Allocation**: Plans to reinvest excess capital in high ROI opportunities, with potential for additional dividend payments.
- **Credit Quality**: NPL over 90 days at 1.9% consolidated, stable QoQ with strong SME portfolio performance.


Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. (ITUB) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call Transcript

- **Record Efficiency**: Brazil efficiency ratio hits 36%, lowest in history, driven by digital transformation and cost control.
- **Profitability Boost**: Consolidated NIM of 9% and risk-adjusted NIM of 6.1%, highest since 2019, reflecting margin expansion and mix shift.
- **Credit Growth**: Individuals, SMEs, and large corporates all expand over 8%, with average balance up 2.3%.
- **Digital Success**: One Itaú migration complete with 85% client satisfaction, Superapp adoption driving product penetration.
- **Capital Strength**: CET1 ratio of 12.6% supports additional dividend payouts while maintaining regulatory buffers.


**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q1 2025 revenue reached R$11.1 billion, up 2.2% quarter-over-quarter and 14% year-over-year, driven by credit growth and cost control.
- ROE on a consolidated basis was 22.5%, with adjusted ROE of 25.9% after risk appetite capital allocation.
- Efficiency ratio improved to 36% in Brazil, lowest in history, reflecting strong cost management and digital transformation.
- Credit portfolio growth: individuals +8.6%, SMEs +17.7%, large corporates +13%, with average balance up 2.3%.
- NIM (Net Interest Margin) reached 9% consolidated, highest since Q4 2019, with risk-adjusted NIM at 6.1%.
- Capital position remained strong with CET1 ratio of 12.6%, despite additional dividend payout reducing capital by 110bps.
- Digital transformation initiatives, including One Itaú migration and Superapp adoption, driving client engagement and product penetration.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- EBIT grew 6.5% quarter-over-quarter and 16% year-over-year to R$16.7 billion.
- NII with clients increased due to higher volume, mix shift to higher-margin products (e.g., credit cards), and calendar effects.
- NII with the market reached R$900 million, exceeding expectations, but hedge costs expected to rise in coming quarters.
- Cost of credit remained stable at 2.6% of loan book, with disciplined provisioning and no changes to write-off criteria.
- Tax rate increased due to higher results in subsidiaries with higher corporate tax rates, but expected to normalize.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Market Share & Growth**: Maintaining disciplined credit growth in high-quality segments, with SME and individual loan books expanding despite macro challenges.
- **Private Payroll Loan (Consignado)**: Itaú holds 30% of R$40 billion market, focusing on risk management and client value proposition.
- **Digital Transformation**: One Itaú migration complete with 85% NPS, Superapp adoption driving product cross-sell and efficiency.
- **Interest Rate Sensitivity**: Portfolio diversification and hedging limit volatility, but lower rates could boost long-term credit penetration.
- **Capital Allocation**: Prioritize capital generation and efficiency, with additional dividends contingent on capital levels.


Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. (ITUB) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Record Results & Dividends**: 2024 net income up 18%, with BRL18 billion in additional dividends (70% payout). 
- **Strong Loan Growth**: 15.5% YoY loan growth to BRL1.359T, NPLs at 2.4% (down 0.5pp YoY). 
- **Tech Payoff**: 99% reduction in IT incidents, 5.3M clients migrated to 'One Itaú' super app. 
- **2025 Outlook**: Loan growth 4.5%-8.5%, client margin +7.5%-11.5%, SELIC at 15.75% by year-end.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- **Record Profit and Dividends**: 2024 net income reached BRL41.4 billion, up 18.2% YoY, with ROE of 22.1%. Additional dividends of BRL18 billion (BRL15 billion in dividends + BRL3 billion in buybacks) were announced, bringing total payout to 70% of net income.
- **Loan Growth and Quality**: Total loan portfolio grew 15.5% YoY to BRL1.359 trillion, driven by FX effects and government programs. NPL (90+ days) improved to 2.4% from 2.6%, with cost of credit down 6% YoY to BRL34.5 billion.
- **Tech Investment Payoff**: 99% reduction in high-impact IT incidents, 470 data scientists, and 1,300 AI models in use. 5.3 million clients migrated to the 'One Itaú' super app, with NPS of 80+.

**【CFO Financial Highlights】**
- **Margins and Efficiency**: Client financial margin grew 8.3% YoY to BRL108 billion, while efficiency ratio improved to 37.7% in Brazil. Non-interest expenses grew 6.8% YoY, below inflation.
- **Capital Management**: Core Tier 1 capital at 13.7%, with plans to maintain 12.3% after dividends. Buybacks and bonus shares (10% share issuance) were announced to return excess capital.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- **2025 Guidance**: Loan growth 4.5%-8.5%, client margin +7.5%-11.5%, cost of credit BRL34.5-38.5 billion. SELIC rate expected at 15.75% by year-end.
- **Risk Management**: NPLs at 2.4% (vs. 2.6% pre-pandemic), with 30% of improvement from better credit quality. Provisions cover 4.99 years of expected losses.
- **Digital Strategy**: 'One Itaú' migration to complete in 2025, with focus on hyper-personalization and cross-selling opportunities. Digital investments will stabilize in 2025, freeing up operational savings.

Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. (ITUB) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: Q1 2024 revenue up 3.9% QoQ to R$9.8B, with Brazil RoE at 22.7%.
- **Cost Efficiency**: OpEx down 6.2% QoQ, efficiency ratio 38.3% (record low).
- **Client NII Momentum**: 9.4% YoY growth (excluding Argentina), above 6.5%-9.5% guidance.
- **Portfolio De-Risking**: 83% of high-risk credit reduced, with 0.5% final impact in 2024.
- **Digital Expansion**: Super app launch targeting low-income growth, with 2024 focus on engagement.
- **Capital Management**: Set-1 ratio at 13%, extraordinary dividends expected in H2.


**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q1 2024 revenue grew 3.9% quarter-over-quarter to R$9.8 billion, with consolidated recurring RoE at 21.9% (22.7% in Brazil). 
- Cost of credit dropped 3.9% QoQ to R$8.8 billion, with NPLs stable at 90-day delinquency rates of 10 bps lower QoQ.
- Individual loan portfolio grew 11.3% YoY, while SME loans expanded 10.2% YoY. 
- Client NII grew 9.4% YoY (excluding Argentina), driven by disciplined risk management and portfolio de-risking.
- 2024 loan portfolio growth guidance maintained at 6.5%-9.5%, with 7% growth in core portfolio post-de-risking.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- GAAP net income: R$9.8 billion (3.9% QoQ growth). Non-GAAP EPS: R$1.08, exceeding expectations.
- OpEx fell 6.2% QoQ to R$14.4 billion, efficiency ratio improved to 38.3% (36.8% in Brazil).
- Core costs grew 2% YoY vs. 3.9% inflation, with strict cost discipline despite collective wage agreements.
- Capital management: Set-1 ratio at 13%, with plans to distribute excess capital beyond 12% target.
- Dividend policy: Extraordinary dividends expected in H2, subject to regulatory changes (IFRS 9, tax reform).

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Loan Growth Strategy**: Post-de-risking, 7% core portfolio growth vs. market 4%, with mid/high-income segments driving 2-digit growth.
- **Expense Management**: Core costs +2% YoY vs. +3.9% inflation; efficiency ratio at 38.3% (record low). Digital transformation investments offset by 5% YoY OpEx growth below inflation.
- **Latin America Performance**: Brazil contributes 70% of profits, LATAM at 7% (Chile at 16% RoE). Argentina exit reduced noise, focusing on corporate clients.
- **Capital Allocation**: 9.4% YoY client NII growth (vs. 6.5%-9.5% guidance ceiling). 2024 guidance maintained with 0.5% final de-risking impact.
- **Digital Strategy**: Super app launch expected to unlock low-income segment growth, with 2024 focus on engagement and cross-sell.
- **Regulatory Risks**: IFRS 9, tax reform, and Basel III Phase 4 could impact capital by 60-100 bps, but organic capital generation strong.


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