Cruzeiro do Sul stock gained 9.45 percent on October 1
Published on 10/05/2026 at 14:33 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Cruzeiro do Sul stock (ISIN BRCSEDACNOR9) closed at BRL 5.33 on B3 on October 1, 2026, gaining 9.45 percent in the session. The move followed a second-quarter report showing stronger revenue and profit growth, with net income rising 61 percent to BRL 101 million.
Q2 revenue reaches BRL 780.3 million
Quartr reported on August 11, 2026, that Cruzeiro do Sul generated BRL 780.3 million in net revenue during 2Q26, an 8.2 percent increase from the same quarter a year earlier. The result was supported by health-related and hybrid courses, as well as stronger re-enrollment and average ticket growth across on-campus and digital operations.
The earnings mix also improved. Adjusted EBITDA rose 16.0 percent year over year to BRL 233.5 million, while the adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 2.0 percentage points to 29.9 percent in 2Q26, according to Quartr.
Profit growth changes the picture
Net income reached BRL 101 million in 2Q26, up 61 percent year over year, and net margin increased 4.2 percentage points to 12.9 percent. Free cash flow totaled BRL 74.3 million, while net debt excluding IFRS 16 stood at BRL 523 million, down 22 percent from a year earlier, the earnings summary said.
The operating comparison matters because profit expanded much faster than revenue. That gap points to improved operating leverage, although the company also faces regulatory changes affecting digital education, a factor identified in the Q2 materials.
Bradesco BBI sets BRL 7.50 target
In a September 24, 2026 sector review, Seu Dinheiro reported that Bradesco BBI rated Cruzeiro do Sul Buy and assigned a BRL 7.50 price target. Compared with the BRL 5.33 close on October 1, the target lies 40.7 percent above the share price.
Capital-market structure is another relevant point. A September 9, 2026 report by Ativo Virtual said B3 extended the company waiver through December 31, 2027, allowing a minimum free float of 12.39 percent until the required level is restored.
Next results date is November 11
Quartr lists November 11, 2026, as the next earnings date for the third quarter. For investors, the central test is whether revenue growth and margin expansion can continue after the strong 2Q26 profit comparison.
Stock gains on B3
Cruzeiro do Sul stock closed at BRL 5.33 on B3 on October 1, 2026, with a daily gain of 9.45 percent.
Key facts on Cruzeiro do Sul stock
- Company: Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional S.A.
- ISIN: BRCSEDACNOR9
- Ticker: CSED3
- Trading venue: B3
- Price (as of October 1, 2026): Closing price BRL 5.33
- Market capitalization: BRL 2.0 billion (as of October 4, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Discretionary / Education Services
Upcoming dates for Cruzeiro do Sul stock
- November 11, 2026: Third-quarter results
