CSCS Plc Reports Record H1 2026 Results, Declares Dividend

Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc achieved a record financial performance for the first half of 2026, with total operating income increasing by 92% to ₦18.51 billion, primarily driven by higher transaction fee income and growth in depository services. The board, led by Chairman Mr.

Temi Popoola, approved an interim dividend of ₦1.00 per ordinary share, marking the first interim dividend in the company's history. This decision underscores the board's confidence in CSCS's long-term strategy and financial strength.

The total dividend for the 2025 financial year was ₦1.78 per share. The company's operating profit rose by 186% to ₦10.11 billion, while profit before tax increased by 115% to ₦13.21 billion.

Earnings per share grew by 109% from 90.1 kobo to 190.1 kobo. CSCS's operational efficiency improved, with a cost-to-income ratio of 63.2% compared to 45.4% in the same period in 2025, reflecting the company's scalable business model and disciplined cost management.