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Cencosud Q1 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q1 2026 earnings summary8 May, 2026

Executive summary

  • Revenues declined 4.4% year-over-year to CLP 3,957 billion (excluding Argentina hyperinflation/FX), with growth in Peru and Colombia offsetting declines in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and the US.

  • Adjusted EBITDA fell 12.4% year-over-year to CLP 344 billion, with margin contracting to 8.7%; net distributable income dropped 56.1% to CLP 44 billion.

  • Transformation initiatives and portfolio optimization advanced, including acquisition of 51% of Plaza Central in Colombia and divestment of gas stations/service stations.

  • Online channel sales grew double digits in Peru and Colombia, with penetration reaching 15.6% in Chile.

  • Management expects operational improvements from transformation and efficiency initiatives to become more evident throughout the year.

Financial highlights

  • Revenues: CLP 3,957 billion, down 4.4% YoY (reported revenue up 0.2% YoY excluding Argentina hyperinflation adjustment); adjusted EBITDA: CLP 344 billion, down 12.4% YoY, margin 8.7%.

  • Distributable net income: CLP 44 billion, down 56.1% YoY; net income impacted by higher deferred tax expenses from hyperinflation adjustments in Argentina and asset revaluations in Chile.

  • Net leverage stood at 3.2x as of March 2026, with a cash position of USD 920 million.

  • Online sales reached CLP 384 billion (+3.6% YoY), with total penetration of 10.1%.

  • Private label penetration reached 18.5% consolidated, up 72 bps YoY, with Argentina leading at 21%.

Outlook and guidance

  • Transformation agenda and ecosystem integration progressing, with focus on productivity, cost discipline, and organizational simplification.

  • Management remains confident in delivering results as transformation progresses, with operational improvements already visible.

  • Positive trends in supermarkets and home improvement in Chile and Argentina are expected to continue into Q2, supported by tactical actions and loyalty programs.

Drivers of Argentina financial service provisions
Impact of Bretas divestments on Brazil turnaround
Tactical actions to improve Chile competitiveness
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