Besalco reports CLP 227.01 billion revenue: what it means for Besalco stock

Published on 10/14/2026 at 00:12 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Net income fell to CLP 9.47 billion in the second quarter from CLP 12.48 billion. For Besalco stock, operating income reached CLP 17.93 billion.

Quarterly revenue and profit update

Investing.com listed September 2, 2026 as the latest release and reported second-quarter revenue of CLP 227.01 billion.
Second-quarter net income was CLP 9.47 billion versus CLP 12.48 billion in the first quarter.
Besalco's market capitalization was CLP 737.5 billion on September 29, 2026.

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Besalco (ISIN CLP1663V1009) reported second-quarter revenue of CLP 227.01 billion and net income of CLP 9.47 billion, down from CLP 12.48 billion in the first quarter. Investing.com identified September 2, 2026 as the latest release date, giving investors a fresh quarterly basis for assessing the Chilean construction group.

Revenue expands while profit contracts

Revenue increased 11.57 percent from CLP 203.47 billion in the first quarter to CLP 227.01 billion in the second quarter. Net income moved in the opposite direction, falling 24.15 percent from CLP 12.48 billion to CLP 9.47 billion over the same period.

The contrast matters because sales growth did not translate into higher bottom-line earnings. The quarterly figures point to a wider gap between activity and profitability, making operating execution more important than revenue growth alone.

Operating result and cash flow

Operating income rose to CLP 17.93 billion in the second quarter from CLP 14.92 billion in the first quarter, a 20.19 percent increase. Investing.com also reported second-quarter gross profit of CLP 28.32 billion and a gross margin of 12.48 percent.

Cash generation was weaker: operating cash flow was negative CLP 7.45 billion in the second quarter, compared with positive operating cash flow of CLP 16.59 billion in the first quarter. That divergence gives the earnings picture a practical balance-sheet dimension, particularly for a construction business that carries working-capital demands across large projects.

What does the quarter mean for margins

The answer is visible in the mix of figures. Revenue climbed 11.57 percent quarter over quarter, while net income declined 24.15 percent and operating cash flow turned negative. The result favors a closer reading of project timing, financing costs and cash conversion rather than a simple revenue-growth narrative.

Santiago listing sets the frame

Besalco's last quoted Santiago close was CLP 1,280.00 on October 9, 2026. Its 52-week range was CLP 900.00 to CLP 1,455.00 as of September 29, 2026, placing the stock in the upper part of its annual trading band.

The company had a market capitalization of CLP 737.5 billion on September 29, 2026, based on 576.2 million shares. Besalco is listed on the Santiago Stock Exchange under ticker BESALCO, and its construction portfolio includes housing, infrastructure, energy and mining-related projects.