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Closing prices as of

31 JUL 2026

ITUB4

(Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A.)

B3 LISTED

Financial • São Paulo, Brazil

R$ 42.89

+0.33%

Reference Price • Change over 90 days

Research Synthesis

Consensus across all agents

BULLISH • 74%

The combined picture leans positive because both analysts agree the business itself is strong: it has a long record of staying profitable, appears financially conservative, and has shown the kind of operating durability that usually matters most in a financial company. That gives this investment a solid foundation. The main disagreement is not about quality, but about price. One view sees the shares as lacking enough protection at current levels, while the other sees a meaningful discount to underlying value. When two disciplined approaches split this sharply on valuation, the right conclusion is to keep enthusiasm measured rather than absolute. Even so, the balance of evidence still favors a positive stance. A strong business with resilient earnings, prudent balance-sheet management, and apparently capable stewardship usually deserves the benefit of the doubt unless there is clear evidence of overreach or deterioration. The uneven dividend record and less-than-smooth growth pattern make this less than a perfect setup, but they do not outweigh the broader signs of quality. So the final view is bullish, but only moderately so. This looks more like a quality-first opportunity than a deep bargain everyone would agree on. Investors should be constructive, while recognizing that future returns will depend heavily on whether the current price truly leaves enough room for error.

Strength

Business quality is high — durable profitability, conservative finances, and resilient operating performance support the thesis.

Caution

Valuation is the key debate — if the shares are not actually cheap, future returns could be limited despite a strong business.

Watch

Watch whether earnings quality and capital discipline remain steady while the share price stays supported by clear underlying value.

Agent Conviction Scores

Ben Graham

Deep Value Agent

NEUTRAL • 82%

This is a sound and well-established banking business, and that fact deserves respect. The company appears to possess the sort of financial character a conservative investor should admire: durable earning power, a strong financial position, and a long operating history through many different conditions. These are the traits of an enterprise, not a speculation. From that standpoint, it passes several important tests. Its record of profitability is especially reassuring. A business that can remain profitable over a long span of years gives the investor something firm to stand on. One need not rely on rosy forecasts or fashionable narratives when a company has already demonstrated that it can earn money through ordinary business operations. That is very much in keeping with a Graham approach. The balance-sheet picture is also favorable. Financial strength provides protection when business conditions turn less favorable, and protection is the first duty of the intelligent investor. A company with ample resources and limited financial strain has more resilience than one dependent on borrowing or favorable markets. That lowers the chance of permanent loss. The dividend record is less impressive than one would ideally like for a defensive purchase. While not disqualifying by itself, a more continuous record of distributions would add comfort and confirm the shareholder’s participation in the company’s success. In Graham’s view, a dependable dividend habit often serves as an extra mark of quality and discipline. However, the principal issue here is not the business itself but the price asked for it. Even an excellent company may become an unsound investment if purchased without a margin of safety. When the market quotation stands clearly above a conservative appraisal of value, the investor is no longer protected against ordinary disappointments, changing conditions, or errors in judgment. In such a case, the buyer is paying for quality and then some, which leaves little room for safety. So the proper conclusion is neither enthusiastic purchase nor outright condemnation. The company looks strong enough to merit attention and possible inclusion on a watch list, but the present terms do not appear sufficiently favorable for a true Graham-style commitment. A disciplined investor should be willing to wait. Sound investing does not consist in buying good businesses at any price; it consists in buying them only when the price provides protection as well as promise. Therefore, my recommendation is neutral: admire the business, but do not rush to purchase it without a more satisfactory margin of safety.

Inner Scoring Radar

Earnings

Stability 100/100

Growth 67/100

Earnings have remained positive for more than a decade, pointing to strong stability. Growth has been present, but it has not followed a steady path, so the overall picture is dependable profitability with some uneven expansion.

Financial

Liquidity 100/100

Leverage 100/100

Payout 42/100

Low risk profile supported by positive working capital and steady operating profits. Cash exceeds debt, giving the business a net cash position and added financial flexibility. Dividends were paid in 5 of the past 12 years.

Valuation 25/100

Trading at 1.6x Graham Number — exceeds valuation ceiling, no margin of safety.

Warren Buffett

Value & Moat Agent

BULLISH • 89%

If I were looking at this business through my usual lens, I would view it favorably. When you buy a stock, you are buying a piece of a business, and this appears to be a large, durable financial enterprise with a long operating history, an entrenched customer base, and a broad set of services that make it important to the people and businesses it serves. Those are the kinds of traits that can support staying power over time. What stands out most is that the company seems to earn strong returns while remaining disciplined in how it uses capital. That usually tells you the business is not merely busy, but productive. A bank or financial company can grow in ways that destroy value if it stretches for risk or relies too heavily on leverage. Here, the picture presented is of a company that has combined profitability with prudence, and that is exactly the sort of combination I like to see. The business also appears to have a good degree of consistency. Its revenue base has expanded steadily, margins have held up well, and profits have remained positive over a long period, even if year-to-year growth has not been perfectly smooth. That is not unusual in financial businesses, especially those exposed to economic cycles. I do not require a business to move upward in a straight line. I do require that its earning power be understandable and resilient. This company seems to meet that standard reasonably well. On management, the evidence is good, though not flawless. Continued alignment from a long-established controlling group is reassuring, and the company’s long record of maintaining profitability suggests competent stewardship. I would prefer an even clearer record of distributing excess capital or deploying it in a visibly shareholder-friendly way, so this is not a perfect score in my book. Still, it appears management has generally acted with discipline rather than recklessness. Finally, the price matters. Even a wonderful business can be a poor investment if you pay too much. In this case, the shares are described as trading with a meaningful margin of safety relative to business value. When I can find a strong, established company with sensible management, durable economics, and a price that does not ask me to assume perfection, my interest goes up considerably. So my conclusion would be bullish. Not because the business is without risk, and not because results will be smooth every quarter, but because the overall picture is of a quality company with enduring strengths available at an attractive price. That combination is the essence of intelligent investing.

Inner Scoring Radar

Fundamentals

ROE 100/100

ROIC 100/100

Leverage 100/100

The business has steadily generated returns above its cost of capital, a strong sign of value creation. At the same time, its use of debt has remained conservative and comfortably within a healthy range for its industry.

Consistency

Revenue 100/100

Margin 100/100

Net Income 70/100

Revenue has risen steadily over time, pointing to a stable, expanding business. Profit margins remain healthy and consistent, suggesting sound pricing and cost discipline. Earnings stay positive, though growth has been uneven rather than consistently upward.

Management

Ownership 88/100

Earnings 90/100

Payout 42/100

Insider ownership appears strong and steady, with control still concentrated in a long-established shareholder group. Recent shifts mostly stayed within that core base, and some ownership increased in recent years, signaling continued alignment. Profits have remained consistent for over a decade, while growth has been uneven. Dividends were paid in about 5 of the past 12 years.

Valuation 100/100

Significant margin of safety: market price is well below estimated intrinsic value, offering a favorable entry point.

Financial Metrics

Revenue vs Net Income Trend

BRL thousands • 2014-2025

Revenue

Net Income

Balance Sheet Key Components

BRL thousands • 2014-2025

Fixed Assets

Other

Net Debt

Working Capital

Leverage & Efficiency Trends

Debt to Equity -0.0x

Excellent financial position

Operating Margin 41.0%

Consistently positive operating margin with low variability.

Return on Equity 2.3x

Return on equity has consistently exceeded the cost of capital, indicating value creation.

Return on Invested Capital 2.2x

Return on invested capital has consistently exceeded the cost of capital, indicating value creation.

Operating Margin Trend

% • 2014-2025

Ownership Structure & Distributions

Voting Ownership

Shareholder	Voting %
Family Villela Setubal	41.7%
Family Moreira Salles	25.9%
Free Float	32.4%

Payout History

DIVIDEND

R$ 0.000 / share

Dec 2025

DIVIDEND

R$ 2.300 / share

Dec 2024

DIVIDEND

R$ 0.000 / share

Dec 2023

DIVIDEND

R$ 0.753 / share

Dec 2022