Wine Group announced that it closed the second quarter of 2025 with a net profit of R$ 15.9 million, more than double the amount recorded in the same period last year, representing a growth of 107.8%.In the year-to-date, the company reversed the loss of R$ 12.8 million in 2024 to a profit of R$ 14.3 million.
The performance reflects the strategy adopted since the beginning of 2025, focused on profitability and cash generation, without compromising operational excellence and market leadership. The quarter was marked by a 1.8 percentage point increase in gross margin, which rose from 46.1% to 47.9%, driven by adjustments in commercial and pricing policies, as well as austerity in operational expenses, with a 14.9% reduction in sales expenses.
EBITDA reached R$ 45.4 million, the highest ever recorded by the company, an increase of 8.6% compared to Q2 24, despite a 7.4% decline in net revenue.The EBITDA margin increased by 3.2 percentage points, reaching 21.7% in the quarter.
Despite the increase in the basic interest rate (SELIC) to 15% per year, which raised interest and financial charges on loans by 59.3% compared to the second quarter of 2024, the Wine Group showed a R$ 5.9 million improvement in net financial results, benefited by the appreciation of the real against the dollar, which generated gains from currency hedging instruments.
"This result confirms that we are on the right track. We have adjusted our pricing policy, optimized expenses, and continue with discipline to deliver sustainable profitability," says Alexandre Magno, CEO of Grupo Wine.
The executive took over the company's leadership in November 2024, during a challenging time for the market, with high interest rates and exchange rates, which is why he implemented a plan focused on operational efficiency. "My first challenge when taking over the management of Grupo Wine was to ensure that 100% of the team was aligned and engaged with the profitability mindset. Now, the focus is on execution and also extracting even more value from the leadership position we have consolidated in recent years. In our sector and in the Brazilian market, volume is essential to generate scale gains that translate into better commercial negotiations with our partners and, consequently, better products for our customers," he explains.
With over 20 years of experience, mainly in business development and strategic planning in the B2C and B2B segments, Magno reveals that in the coming months the goal is to continue the expansion plan of reach, opening new clients, distributors, and B2B partners, which allow the Group Wine's products to reach consumers wherever they are. "We will also continue with our proprietary brands project, developing products aligned with the taste preferences of Brazilian consumers and offering excellent value for money. Last year, we launched the brands Metropolitano, Kaipu, and Maraví, the latter two in partnership with Miolo, with the Entre Dois Mundos winery. This year, we have already launched Dínamo, a Chilean wine that we are distributing through Cantu Grupo Wine," he concludes.
Currently, the Wine Group has B2C operations with the brandWine, responsible for e-commerce, physical stores, and the world's largest wine subscription club, as well as B2B with its importers and distributorsCantu Group Wine, the house of major brands representing over 40 award-winning producers recognized worldwide, andWine Group Cellars,that operates with innovation in wine distribution through a B2B self-service online platform.
