Gerdau (GGB)
NYSE:GGB
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GGB Stock Chart & Stats
$4.30
-$0.05(-1.88%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$4.30
-$0.05(-1.88%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.80 - $4.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.23M
Average Volume (3M)18.69M
Market Cap
$8.38B
Enterprise Value$53.54B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.59B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$15.37B
Price to Earnings (P/E)30.9
Beta1.09
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.92%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.81
Shares Outstanding1,268,017,300
10 Day Avg. Volume19,663,884
30 Day Avg. Volume18,689,173
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.43
Price to Book (P/B)0.76
Price to Sales (P/S)0.58
P/FCF Ratio35.70
Enterprise Value/Market Cap6.39
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.77
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.44
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.65
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.12Price Target Upside18.99% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.53
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.98B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthConservative leverage and a sizable equity base provide durable financial flexibility across steel cycles. Moderate debt-to-equity (~0.31) reduces refinancing risk, supports capital allocation (capex, dividends, buybacks) and positions the company to withstand demand troughs without forced asset sales.
Improving Cash Generation & Shareholder ReturnsA rebound to positive free cash flow paired with active buybacks and an approved dividend indicates improving cash conversion and disciplined capital allocation. Sustained cash generation permits shareholder distributions while funding maintenance capex and selective growth, strengthening investor confidence long term.
Energy & Sustainability InvestmentsLaunching low-carbon products and building captive renewable power creates structural cost and ESG advantages. Greater self‑generation reduces exposure to volatile energy prices, supports premium low‑carbon sales, and can improve margins and competitive positioning as customers prioritize decarbonized steel.
Bears Say
Compressed ProfitabilitySustained thin net margins and materially compressed profitability reduce retained earnings and weaken return generation. Low margins limit reinvestment capacity and make earnings highly sensitive to raw‑material, energy and pricing shocks, increasing long‑term volatility in shareholder returns.
Import Pressure In Brazil / Regional OversupplyStructural import oversupply in Brazil and regional market imbalances undermine domestic pricing and volumes for core long‑steel products. Prolonged trade and oversupply issues compress local spreads, constrain pricing power, and can offset gains from other regions, pressuring medium‑term profitability.
Inconsistent Cash Conversion & Working Capital SwingsVolatile working‑capital patterns and weak cash conversion make free‑cash‑flow timing unreliable. In a capital‑intensive business, this inconsistency complicates planning for capex and distributions, raising the risk that cyclical downturns force delayed investments or constrain shareholder returns.
Gerdau SA News
GGB FAQ
What was Gerdau’s price range in the past 12 months?
Gerdau lowest stock price was $2.80 and its highest was $4.98 in the past 12 months.
What is Gerdau’s market cap?
Gerdau’s market cap is $8.38B.
When is Gerdau’s upcoming earnings report date?
Gerdau’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 56 days.
How were Gerdau’s earnings last quarter?
Gerdau released its earnings results on Apr 27, 2026. The company reported $0.102 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.124 by -$0.022.
Is Gerdau overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Gerdau’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Gerdau pay dividends?
Gerdau pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.036 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.92%. See more information on Gerdau dividends here
What is Gerdau’s EPS estimate?
Gerdau’s EPS estimate is 0.14.
How many shares outstanding does Gerdau have?
Gerdau has 1,268,017,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Gerdau’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Gerdau reported an EPS of $0.102 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.124. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.404%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Gerdau?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GGB
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$5.12 (18.99% Upside)
$5.12 (18.99% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GGB Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 521.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $4.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
59.87%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Gerdau
Gerdau S.A. is a Brazilian steel producer and service provider, operating globally across various segments: Brazil, North America, South America, and a dedicated Special Steel division. The company's extensive product portfolio ranges from foundational semi-finished goods like billets, blooms, and slabs, to a wide array of long rolled products such as rebars, wire rods, and merchant bars, primarily serving the construction and manufacturing sectors. They also produce finished industrial steel items, agricultural wires and stakes, and diverse drawn products including fencing, galvanized wires, and concrete reinforcement meshes. Beyond standard steel, Gerdau specializes in high-performance steel for critical applications in automotive, heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, oil and gas, wind energy, mining, and rail industries. Their offerings extend to flat steel products, specifically hot rolled coils and heavy plates, which they produce and resell. An integrated part of their operation involves iron ore mining and production. Gerdau distributes its products through a multi-channel approach, utilizing independent distributors, direct mill sales, and its own retail outlets. Established in 1901, the company is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
GGB Company Deck
GGB Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed a balanced message: strong operational and financial resilience in North America (record shipments, healthy order backlog, downstream growth), improved cash generation and a disciplined capital plan (CapEx reduction, buybacks, leverage ~0.76x). However, material challenges remain in Brazil—higher imports (+7.5% YoY), significant coal cost inflation (~>20%), low asset utilization and BRL 2 billion of noncash impairments—which drove year-on-year EBITDA and adjusted net income declines. Management expects gradual improvement tied to Miguel Burnier ramp-up and trade-defense measures but short-term margin pressure in Brazil is likely.View all GGB earnings summariesGGB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$5.12
▲(18.99% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
55.45% Insiders
6.03% Mutual Funds
10.04% Other Institutional Investors
26.37% Public Companies and
Individual Investors