Ecobank's Profit Surges by 29% to N950 Billion in 2025 Financial Year

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated reported a significant 29% increase in profit after tax to N950 billion for the financial year ending December 31, 2025. The growth was primarily fueled by a rise in interest income and non-interest revenue, as indicated in the unaudited financial statements filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited.

The group's gross earnings also saw a notable 14% increase to N4.82 trillion, while total revenue climbed by 18% to N3.67 trillion. Operating profit before impairment charges rose by 29% to N1.89 trillion, with net interest income growing by 22% year-on-year to N2.14 trillion.

Despite a 30% increase in operating profit before impairments to N1.28 trillion, the bank experienced a 22% decline in operating income to N68.6 billion. Ecobank's total assets expanded by 14% to N49.44 trillion, with loans to customers increasing by 11% to N17.09 trillion and customer deposits rising by 15% to N36.45 trillion.

The bank's total equity significantly strengthened, increasing by 50% to N4.17 trillion, driven by substantial growth in retained earnings.