Core Insights - Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. (ITUB) reported a recurring managerial profit of R$11.9 billion ($2.16 billion) for Q3 2025, reflecting an 11.2% year-over-year increase driven by higher revenues and an increase in managerial financial margin, although non-interest expenses rose [1][9] Financial Performance - Operating revenues for the quarter reached R$46.6 billion ($8.5 billion), marking a 9.1% increase year over year [2] - The managerial financial margin increased by 10.1% year over year to R$31.4 billion ($5.7 billion) [2] - Commissions and fees rose 4.7% year over year to R$11.7 billion ($2.1 billion) [2] - Non-interest expenses totaled R$17.1 billion ($3.1 billion), up 7.5% year over year, primarily due to the collective wage labor agreement [2] Efficiency and Credit Metrics - The efficiency ratio improved to 39.5%, down 7 basis points from the previous year, indicating increased profitability [3][9] - The cost of credit charges rose 40.7% year over year to R$7.5 billion ($1.4 billion) [3] Balance Sheet Strength - As of September 30, 2025, total assets increased by 3.4% to R$2.99 trillion ($545.3 billion) [4] - Total liabilities, including deposits and borrowings, rose 3.2% to R$2.74 trillion ($499.5 billion) [4] - The credit portfolio, including private securities and financial guarantees, increased nearly 1% to R$1.4 trillion ($255 billion) [5] Capital and Profitability Ratios - The Common Equity Tier 1 ratio was 13.5%, down from 13.7% a year earlier [6] - The annualized recurring managerial return on average equity increased to 23.3%, up from 22.7% in the previous year [6] Overall Assessment - The results for Q3 were positively influenced by the rise in managerial financial margin and a declining efficiency ratio, indicating improved profitability [7] - Growth in commissions and fees, along with a focus on maintaining a healthy credit portfolio, is viewed as encouraging [7]