Afya Limited Reveals Expansion of Medical Seats at AFYA Faculdade de Ciências Médicas Bragança
Increase in Medical Seats: Afya Limited has received authorization to increase medical seats at ITPAC Porto Nacional in Bragança, Pará, by 100, bringing the total to 150 seats on this campus.
Total Approved Seats: With this increase, Afya now has a total of 3,753 approved medical school seats across its institutions, highlighting its significant presence in Brazil's medical education sector.
Commitment to Quality Education: The expansion reflects Afya's commitment to providing quality medical education and its role as a leading medical education group in Brazil.
Comprehensive Ecosystem: Afya offers a physician-centric ecosystem that supports students and physicians throughout their careers, from medical school to residency preparation and continuing education.
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- Significant Revenue Growth: Afya Ltd reported revenue of BRL 3.697 billion, marking a 12% year-over-year increase, indicating sustained demand and market leadership in medical education.
- Substantial EBITDA Increase: Adjusted EBITDA reached BRL 1.68 billion, growing over 50% year-over-year, with an EBITDA margin increase to 45.4%, showcasing the company's success in cost control and operational efficiency.
- Strong Cash Flow Performance: Cash flow from operating activities amounted to BRL 1.548 billion, a 6% increase from the previous year, providing a solid foundation for future investments and shareholder returns, reflecting the company's financial health.
- Commitment to Shareholder Returns: The company announced a cash dividend of BRL 307.4 million, equivalent to $0.45 per share, demonstrating a strong commitment to shareholder returns while also providing funding for future growth investments.
- Strong Financial Performance: Afyapress reported a Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of R$2.25 with revenue of R$912.99 million, reflecting a 7.5% year-over-year growth, indicating robust market growth potential.
- Adjusted EBITDA Growth: The adjusted EBITDA for Q4 increased by 6.1% to R$388.5 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 42.6%, demonstrating effective management in cost control and profitability.
- Outstanding Cash Flow: The operating cash conversion ratio stood at 93.7%, with record free cash flow of R$1,056 million and a solid cash position of R$1,125.4 million, ensuring financial flexibility for future investments and operations.
- Positive 2026 Outlook: Building on a solid foundation from 2025 guidance achievements, Afyapress expects 2026 revenue to range between R$3,950 million and R$4,100 million, with adjusted EBITDA projected between R$1,700 million and R$1,800 million, reflecting confidence in future growth.
- Earnings Surprise: Afya reported earnings of $0.41 per share, exceeding the Zacks consensus estimate of $0.38, and up from $0.36 a year ago, indicating a solid improvement in profitability that is likely to boost investor confidence.
- Revenue Miss: Despite the earnings beat, Afya's quarterly revenue of $169.03 million fell short of the Zacks consensus estimate by 4.57%, highlighting challenges in revenue growth that could impact future market performance.
- Market Performance Analysis: Afya's shares have declined approximately 9.9% since the beginning of the year, compared to a 1% drop in the S&P 500, indicating relative weakness in the market, prompting investors to closely monitor future earnings expectations and industry trends.
- Outlook: The current consensus EPS estimate for Afya is $0.54 with projected revenues of $192.58 million, reflecting market confidence in the company's growth potential, and with a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), it suggests competitive strength and potential upside in the industry.
- Significant Revenue Growth: In 2025, Afya's total revenue reached R$3,697.3 million, reflecting an 11.9% year-over-year increase, with revenue excluding acquisitions growing by 9.2%, indicating strong demand and market share expansion in Brazil's medical education sector.
- Adjusted EBITDA Performance: The adjusted EBITDA for 2025 was R$1,680.3 million, up 15.4% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin increasing to 45.4%, demonstrating the company's ongoing improvements in cost control and operational efficiency.
- Substantial Net Income Increase: Afya reported a net income of R$768.4 million for 2025, an 18.4% increase, while adjusted net income grew by 9.9% to R$901.7 million, reflecting robust profitability and financial health.
- Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns: The company achieved a record free cash flow of R$1,056 million in 2025, and the board approved a cash dividend of R$307.4 million, showcasing strong capital allocation and shareholder return capabilities.

- Revenue Expectations: Revenue for FY 2026 is projected to range between R$3,950 million and R$4,100 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA Forecast: Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between R$1,700 million and R$1,800 million.








