Americanas S.A.
BZWHF
Other OTC26.60
USD
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ISIN
CA05579F1146
CUSIP
05579F114
Return %
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S&P500
1Y
17.13
26.53
3Y
23.49
76.60
5Y
28.81
80.11
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in mil. unless spec.- CEO
- Robert Béchard
- Full Time Employees
- 32,000
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Specialty Retail
- Address
- 100 King Street, West Toronto ON Canada M5K 1J5
- IPO Date
- Oct 31, 2022
- Website
- bmogam.com
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- Business
- Americanas S.A. is a leading Brazilian broadline retail company operating an integrated multichannel platform that combines over 1,600 physical stores across all Brazilian states with a comprehensive e-commerce digital platform. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Brazil, Americanas offers a wide range of products including electronics such as smartphones, home appliances, TVs, home theaters, audio systems, and gaming consoles; fashion and accessories through subsidiaries like Grupo Uni.co; groceries and fresh food retail following its acquisition of Hortifruti Natural da Terra; and fintech services including the acquisition of Nexoos, a platform connecting small and medium-sized businesses with investors. The company serves a broad retail market in Brazil, targeting families and individual consumers with a mission to simplify and enhance their shopping experience. Recent major developments include Americanas' strategic acquisition of a 30% stake in Uni.Co Comércio S/A, strengthening its presence in fashion franchises and accessories, and the acquisition of the grocery chain Hortifruti, which expanded its fresh food offerings significantly. In 2024 and 2025, Americanas has also formed an e-commerce partnership with Magazine Luiza, mutually selling products across both platforms to enhance market reach. Operationally, the company has been focusing on improving efficiency and generating steady revenue growth, reporting a 1.4% year-over-year increase to 8.6 billion Brazilian reals in consolidated net revenue for Q3 2025, alongside improved EBITDA and operational metrics. Americanas continues to manage post-judicial recovery challenges, aiming for full recovery by early 2026 while investing in technology and expanding its digital ecosystem to optimize profitability and customer engagement. Americanas S.A. operates primarily in Brazil's retail sector, encompassing broadline retail, e-commerce, groceries, fashion, and fintech segments. It integrates physical and online retail channels to provide a seamless shopping experience across the country. The company's brands and subsidiaries, including Grupo Uni.co and Hortifruti, complement its extensive product portfolio. It remains a key player in Brazil's retail landscape with a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and strategic growth through acquisitions and partnerships.