INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Brazilian industrial giant WEG posted a 16.4% rise in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, according to company filings
Net profit reached R$1.54 billion ($257 million), up from the previous year but well below the R$1.78 billion ($297 million) that analysts
operates in more than 40 countries and runs 17 manufacturing sites
equipment for large projects such as transmission lines and wind power
Quarter: Growth Outpaces Peers, But Margins Face Pressure
risks during volatile periods
in fixed and intangible assets as well as the integration costs from acquired businesses
WEG reported improved order intake for long-cycle equipment in international markets, particularly in India and the United States,
supporting a healthy backlog for future quarters.Domestically, revenue grew by 14%, helped by strong demand in the generation, transmission,
efficiency, supply chain optimization, and strategic acquisitions aims to reinforce its market position, even as it faces challenges from
currency devaluation and lower-margin business integration.The numbers show a company that continues to expand and invest, but also one that
faces real pressures on profitability
