BRF stock enters MBRF era as synergies reach BRL 285 million

Published on 10/07/2026 at 05:18 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

BRF stock now sits within MBRF after the merger, with BRL 285 million in first-half synergies. Second-quarter revenue reached BRL 40.7 billion.

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BRF stock (ISIN BRBRFSACNOR8) now sits within MBRF Global Foods after the BRF-Marfrig merger, while the listed successor MBRF3 closed at BRL 17.79 on October 5, 2026, on B3. The corporate transition is paired with a measurable integration result: merger synergies reached BRL 285 million in the first half of 2026.

Merger savings move ahead

As Valor International reported on September 29, 2026, MBRF generated BRL 285 million in synergies during the first half, compared with BRL 608 million expected for the full year. Management also expects the original BRL 1 billion synergy target for 2028 to be exceeded ahead of schedule.

The integration is moving beyond cost savings. MBRF completed the unification of the Marfrig and BRF sales teams in Brazil during the second quarter, giving the group a broader product offering for existing customers.

Revenue grows as margins stay thin

According to ADVFN, MBRF reported BRL 40.7 billion in net revenue and BRL 3.2 billion in adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2026. Sales volume reached 1.969 million tonnes, a record for a second quarter.

The operating contrast matters for investors: revenue was up 4.7 percent from the second quarter of 2025, while net income fell 19 percent to BRL 68.5 million, according to Simply Wall St. The combination shows that scale is lifting sales faster than bottom-line profit.

Debt remains a key counterweight

MBRF's net debt stood at BRL 45 billion at the end of the second quarter, while management discussed a potential international bond issue between USD 500 million and USD 1 billion, Valor International reported on September 29, 2026. That financing would support debt management while the combined group expands in China and the Middle East.

Analyst sentiment remains constructive but more selective. Investing.com reported on September 14, 2026, that Santander kept an Outperform rating but cut its target from BRL 28.00 to BRL 25.00 for the end of 2027.

MBRF3 closes at BRL 17.79

The listed successor MBRF3 closed at BRL 17.79 on B3 on October 5, 2026. The price gives the former BRF equity story a live market reference while investors weigh faster merger savings against high leverage.