Brazil's industrial production rose 0.9% month-over-month in February 2026, beating forecasts of 0.7% and marking the second consecutive monthly gain. Expansion was broad-based, reaching most surveyed sectors. Motor vehicles, trailers and bodies led gains at 6.8%, followed by coke, petroleum derivatives and biofuels at 2.5%. Other strong performers included machinery and equipment at 6.8%, furniture at 7.2%, beverages at 3.4%, computer and electronic products at 3.1%, textile products at 4.4%, and maintenance and repair services at 3.4%. Extractive industries and food products also advanced at 1.1% and 0.8% respectively. Pharmaceutical and chemical products declined 5.5%, exerting the main downward pressure. Year-over-year, industry fell 0.7%, following a 0.2% advance in January.