Аналитики BTG Pactual повысили рейтинг акций сталелитейной компании Gerdau до «Покупать»

Gerdau S.A. (NYSE:GGB) is one of the best strong buy penny stocks to invest in now. Gerdau S.A. (NYSE:GGB) received a rating update from BTG Pactual on July 7. The firm upgraded the stock to Buy from Neutral, setting a price target of R$28 on the shares. For reference, in its financial results for fiscal Q1 2026, Gerdau S.A. (NYSE:GGB) reported that it closed the quarter with an adjusted EBITDA of R$3.0 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 17.7%. Adjusted net income for the quarter totaled R$1.0 billion between January and March, while net revenue reached R$16.7 billion and physical steel sales totaled 2.8 million tons. The company further reported that results in the period were positively influenced by strong performance in North America, with the Brazilian market continuing to be affected by the excessive imports of steel. In fiscal Q1 2026, Gerdau S.A. (NYSE:GGB) invested R$1.1 billion, with 43% allocated to maintenance and 57% to expansion and technological modernization projects. The company's investment plan for 2026 is estimated at R$4.7 billion. Gerdau S.A. (NYSE:GGB) produces and commercializes steel products. The company's operations are divided into the following segments: Brazil Operation, North America Operation, South Africa Operation, and Special Steels Operation. While we acknowledge the potential of GGB as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 15 Stocks That Will Make You Rich in 10 Years AND 12 Best Stocks That Will Always Grow. Disclosure: None. Follow Insider Monkey on Google News.