Nigerian Firms to Distribute N3.2 Trillion in Dividends

For the 2025 financial year, Dangote Cement Plc, Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), and other firms are expected to reward shareholders with a total dividend of N3.2 trillion, marking a significant 131.8% increase from the N1.36 trillion distributed in 2024. This growth is attributed to improved economic indicators and strong corporate earnings, with a combined profit before tax of N7.63 trillion in 2025, a 109% rise from N3.6 trillion in 2024.

Dangote Cement leads the dividend distribution with N759.31 billion, a 50% increase from N506.21 billion in 2024. GTCO follows with N466.38 billion, despite a 2.7% drop in profit before tax.

Other notable payouts include BUA Foods Plc at N504 billion and MTN Nigeria at N419.91 billion. Wema Bank Plc also reported a significant increase in profit before tax, reaching N221 billion, with a proposed dividend payout of N50.15 billion for 2025.