Cosan's (CZZ) Q3 Net Income Drops 28%, Revenues Improve

Cosan Limited’s adjusted net income totaled R$192 million ($48.7 million) in third-quarter 2018, down 28% from the year-ago tally of R$268 million ($84.7 million). However, net income surged 69% from R$114 million ($36.1 million) recorded in second-quarter 2018.

Revenues Increase Y/Y

In the reported quarter, Cosan’s net revenues came in at R$4,778 million ($1,211 million), reflecting year-over-year growth of 29%. On a sequential basis, the top line increased 17%.

The company operates under two business segments — Cosan S.A. and CosanLogistica S.A. While Cosan S.A includes RaizenEnergia, RaizenCombustiveis, Comgas, Moove and Cosan Corporate, CosanLogistica comprises the RumoLogistica business.

Rise in Cost of Sales Impacts Gross Margin

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