The Ibovespa, Brazils benchmark stock index, closed nearly flat on February 27, 2025, at 124,798.96 points, edging up by just 0.02%.Reuters reported that Embraers (EMBR3) stellar fourth-quarter results drove gains, while Petrobras (PETR4) weighed heavily on the index with disappointing earnings and dividend news.Trading volume reached R$1.14 billion ($190 million), reflecting cautious sentiment amid mixed corporate results and macroeconomic concerns.
Embraer surged 12.12% after reporting record-breaking Q4 2024 revenue of R$13.87 billion ($2.31 billion) and an adjusted EBIT of R$1.59 billion ($265 million).The aerospace giant posted a full-year revenue of R$38.37 billion ($6.4 billion), up 21% from 2023, driven by robust demand across commercial, executive, and defense segments.Analysts praised its free cash flow of R$4.05 billion ($676 million) and improved margins, which exceeded guidance.
This performance solidified Embraer as the days top performer on the Ibovespa.Ibovespa Ends Flat as Embraer Gains Offset Petrobras Losses.
(Photo Internet reproduction)Petrobras fell 5.56% after reporting Q4 EBITDA of $10 billion, missing market expectations by 8%.
The oil major announced lower-than-expected dividends and higher capital expenditures, raising concerns over cash flow sustainability.Brazils Market OverviewAnalysts highlighted its free cash flow before dividends at just $1.6 billionfar below the projected $3 billionleading to heavy selling pressure on both ordinary and preferred shares.The broader market faced headwinds from global and domestic factors.
U.S.
markets declined sharply as former President Donald Trump announced tariffs on European goods, triggering risk aversion globally.The S&P 500 dropped 1.49%, while the Nasdaq slid 2.65%, impacting emerging markets like Brazil.
Meanwhile, the Brazilian real weakened to R$5.83 amid inflation fears and fiscal uncertainty, further dampening investor sentiment.Other notable winners included WEG (+1.65%), Rede DOr (+1.40%), and Eletrobras (+1.20%), benefiting from resilient earnings and defensive sector appeal.On the downside, Vale (VALE3) slipped 0.97% due to falling iron ore prices, while Ambev (ABEV3) lost 0.86% on margin pressures from rising input costs.The Ibovespa remains range-bound between support at 124,000 points and resistance at 126,000 points, with investors awaiting inflation data and central bank signals for further direction.While Embraers gains provided a bright spot, Petrobras struggles underscored lingering economic uncertainties weighing on Brazils equity market trajectory.