NGX Group Posts N15.6bn Annual Profit, Pays N3 Dividend Per Share

The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) Plc has announced a profit before tax of N15.6 billion for the full year, with the board declaring a dividend of N3.00 per share and a bonus issue of one for three for the financial year ended December 31, 2025.

NGX Group’s audited results released revealed a double-digit revenue growth, improved operating margins, stronger liquidity and a reinforced balance sheet, underscoring earnings resilience amid a challenging macroeconomic environment.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, NGX Group recorded core revenue growth of 36.0 per cent to N22.9 billion from N16.9 billion in 2024, while operating profit increased by 44.4 per cent to N11.8 billion

Profit before tax stood at N15.6 billion, up from N13.6 billion in 2024, while earnings per share owereN4.75

NGX Group maintained a strong financial position as total assets increased to N71.0 billion compared to N68.0 billion in 2024, while shareholders’ equity strengthened to N55.2 billion.

The improved debt-to-equity position reflects a conservative capital structure, enhanced solvency profile, and strong retained earnings growth.

The Board approved a final cash dividend of N2.00 per ordinary share, bringing total dividend for full year 2025 to N3.00 per share, a 50 per cent increase year-on-year. In addition, shareholders will receive one new ordinary share for every three shares held, with a qualification date of April 10, 2026.

The combined dividend increase and bonus issue reflect balanced capital allocation, rewarding shareholders while maintaining financial flexibility to support strategic growth initiatives.

Speaking on the results, Group chairman, NGX Group, Alhaji Umaru Kwairanga, stated that strong revenue growth, improved operating margins and a strengthened balance sheet reinforced tge firms commitment to delivering sustainable long-term shareholder value.

“Our 2025 performance demonstrates the resilience of our business model and the effectiveness of disciplined strategic execution. Strong revenue growth, improved operating margins and a strengthened balance sheet reinforce our commitment to delivering sustainable long-term shareholder value.

“The increased dividend and bonus issue reflect the Board’s confidence in the sustainability of our earnings and the robustness of our capital position as we continue to deepen Nigeria’s are confident that the momentum that we have built in 2025 will be sustained given investor confidence in the Nigerian capital market and a pipeline of exciting new listings that will broaden and deepen the market,”

NGX Group, Mr Temi Popoola noted that robust balance sheet positions the group too meet new thresholds seamlessly while investing in liquidity expansion, product innovation and market infrastructure to build a resilient, globally competitive exchange group.”

“We delivered strong top-line growth and enhanced profitability in 2025 despite macroeconomic headwinds. Our 36 per cent core revenue growth, improved operating efficiency and successful deleveraging have strengthened our capital base and financial flexibility, supporting the increased dividend and bonus issuance.

“As regulatory standards evolve, including the recent upward review of minimum capital requirements by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), our robust balance sheet positions us to meet new thresholds seamlessly while continuing to invest in liquidity expansion, product innovation and market infrastructure to build a resilient, globally competitive exchange group.”