Investment Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes for Gerdau (GGB)

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of Gerdau (NYSE: GGB) recently:

• 12/22/2025 – Gerdau had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/15/2025 – Gerdau had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/15/2025 – Gerdau had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at UBS Group AG. They now have a $4.60 price target on the stock, up previously from $4.00.
• 12/8/2025 – Gerdau had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/1/2025 – Gerdau had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 11/24/2025 – Gerdau had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 11/18/2025 – Gerdau was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating.
• 11/17/2025 – Gerdau had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 11/11/2025 – Gerdau had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.

Gerdau Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, December 18th. Investors of record on Wednesday, November 12th were paid a dividend of $0.0521 per share. This represents a $0.21 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, November 12th. This is a positive change from Gerdau’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.02. Gerdau’s payout ratio is presently 74.07%.

Gerdau SA is a Brazilian-based steel producer engaged in the manufacture and distribution of long steel products for the construction, industrial and agricultural sectors. Established in 1901, the company operates an integrated network of electric-arc furnaces and rolling mills, producing reinforcement bars, wire rod, merchant bars and structural shapes. Gerdau’s product portfolio also includes specialty long steel, high-yield reinforcement, rail, beams and steel coils, as well as value-added processing services such as cutting, bending and coating.

The company has expanded its footprint beyond Brazil, with significant operations in North America, South America and a presence in select European markets.