Ecobank Group Reports 29% Rise in Operating Profit

Ecobank Group, the parent company of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, released its audited financial results for the full year ending December 31, 2025, showcasing a remarkable performance. The group reported a 29% rise in operating profit, reaching 1.265 billion in local currency terms, driven by a 31% increase in top-line growth to 1.927 trillion.

Gross earnings rose by 14% to 3.207 billion, while revenue grew by 17% to 2.449 billion, supported by the bank's diversified pan-African footprint and digital expansion strategy. The group's profit before tax increased by 21% to 800.9 million, with profit after tax growing by 20% to 594.1 million.

The total assets expanded by 23% to 34.5 billion, translating to 49.659 trillion naira, underpinned by a 24% growth in customer deposits. Notably, shareholder wealth surged by 60% to 2.9 billion, reflecting a strengthened capital position.

The bank successfully navigated currency fluctuations and inflationary pressures, maintaining a solid trajectory for growth and value creation for its shareholders.