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…Issues 1 for 3 bonus
By Peter Egwuatu
The Nigerian Exchange Group, NGX Group has the recorded N15.6 billion Profit Before Tax, PBT, in its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2025, up from N13.6 billion in the corresponding period 2024.
The Exchange also declared N3.00 per share dividend and a bonus of one for three shares held by each shareholder.
The result released weekend show a double-digit revenue growth, improved operating margins, stronger liquidity and a reinforced balance sheet, underscoring earnings resilience amid a challenging macroeconomic environment.
According to the report released by Izuchukwu Akpa, Acting Company Secretary of the NGX Group, the Board of Directors approved the 2025 Audited Financial Statements at its meeting of 24 February 2026, following consideration of the report of the Board Risk and Audit Committee.
Highlight of the financial performance shows that the NGX Group recorded:
core revenue growth of 36.0% to N22.9 billion from N16.9 billion in 2024; Operating profit increased by 44.4% to N11.8 billion; Earnings per share of N4.75 and Year on Year, YoY, reduction in total expenses.
Commenting on the results, Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga, Group Chairman, stated, “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 capital markets.
“We 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.”
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Temi Popoola, added, “We delivered strong top-line growth and enhanced profitability in 2025 despite macroeconomic headwinds. “Our 36% 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.”