Cresud (CRESW) swings to strong profit and details equity, ownership and projects
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Cresud reported sharply stronger results for the nine months ended March 31, 2026. Results of the period reached ARS 231,308 million, up from ARS 77,358 million a year earlier, and total comprehensive income was ARS 199,460 million versus a loss of ARS 24,860 million.
Net income for the first nine months of 2026 was ARS 239,741 million, compared with ARS 46,497 million in the prior-year period, while Adjusted EBITDA from rental segments reached ARS 232,327 million, rising 4.6% year-over-year, supported by shopping malls, offices and hotels.
Shareholders’ equity increased to ARS 2,814,791 million, with ARS 1,307,042 million attributable to controlling shareholders. The company also disclosed it identified and corrected an error in the inflation adjustment of share premium related to prior warrant exercises, restating prior financial statements with a positive adjustment.
Capital stock totaled 709,308,309 shares (including treasury shares), with total shares outstanding of 709,251,964 and a market capitalization of about USD 902.2 million as of March 31, 2026. Principal shareholder Eduardo Sergio Elsztain held 277,485,211 shares, or 39.12% of the share capital net of treasury shares.
Positive
- Strong earnings turnaround: Net income for the first nine months of 2026 rose to ARS 239,741 million from ARS 46,497 million, and total comprehensive income swung to ARS 199,460 million from a loss of ARS 24,860 million, materially improving Cresud’s profitability profile.
Negative
- None.
Insights
Cresud shows a major swing to profit with stronger equity and rental cash flow.
Cresud reported a large improvement in profitability, with net income for the first nine months of 2026 at ARS 239,741 million versus ARS 46,497 million a year earlier. Total comprehensive income also moved from a loss to a gain of ARS 199,460 million, indicating a broad-based turnaround.
Adjusted EBITDA from rental segments reached ARS 232,327 million, up 4.6% year-over-year, supported by shopping malls, offices and hotels. Shareholders’ equity rose to ARS 2,814,791 million, suggesting a stronger balance sheet alongside improved earnings.
The company disclosed an error in the inflation adjustment of share premium linked to prior warrant exercises and retroactively restated financial statements, recognizing a positive adjustment. Future company filings for periods after June 30, 2025 will be important for understanding the ongoing impact of this correction and the sustainability of higher earnings.