Natura posts R$49 million profit in third quarter

Brazilian cosmetics company Natura reported a R$49 million profit in the third quarter of 2026, reversing a loss of nearly R$2 billion in the same period last year.

Its recurring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization fell 20.2% to R$460 million, while revenue dropped 3% to R$5 billion.

Revenue in Brazil fell 9%, an improvement on the nearly 15% decline in the second quarter but still below the company’s expectations.

Natura said product shortages continued to limit its performance, with only a slow recovery and few signs of improvement.

Revenue across the rest of Latin America was flat year over year, with weaker performance in Mexico and a slow recovery in Argentina.

Natura reduced its financial leverage from 2.53 times to 1.83 times as it works to restructure and cut debt.

Alessandro Carlucci became CEO on October 1, after João Paulo Ferreira left following ten years leading the company.