BRAZIL · BUSINESS

Key Facts

—What happened: Bradesco BBI upgraded state oil company Petrobras to buy after the shares’ recent fall made them cheap again.

—The number: The bank kept its target at R$53 (US$10.26) per share for end-2027, implying a 25% total return with dividends.

—The real story: Production at the state firm is growing about five times faster than at the global oil majors.