Hercules net profit rises 9.4% in Q2 FY26 to R$ 430,000; revenue falls 6.9% to R$ 1.03 million

• Hercules posted 2Q26 net income of R$ 430,000, up 9.4% year-on-year, while net sales fell 6.9% to R$ 1.03 million.
• First-half net income slid 28.2% to R$ 341,000 as net sales dropped 12.6% to R$ 1.8 million.
• Net financial result narrowed 18.6% to a loss of R$ 411,000 in 2Q26, driven by higher financial revenue from credit-rights inflation adjustment.
• Management cited a challenging macro backdrop with high interest rates, tighter credit, and pressure on the cost of capital.
• Company highlighted brand strengthening, portfolio expansion, and continued compliance with its PGFN tax settlement using federal court-ordered claims to amortize tax debt.

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