FCMB Group Reports N202.1bn Profit, Approves N23bn Dividend

FCMB Group Plc announced a profit before tax of N202.1 billion for the financial year ending December 31, 2025, representing an 81% increase from the previous year's N111.9 billion. The company also reported a gross revenue increase of 42.5% to N1.13 trillion and a return on equity improvement of 23.2%.

During its 13th annual general meeting held in Lagos, shareholders approved a total dividend payout of N23.08 billion. Chairman Ladi Jadesimi attributed the strong performance to the resilience of the group's diversified business model and the collaboration across its business segments.

Group Chief Executive Ladi Balogun emphasized the importance of digital transformation and the company's recapitalization program for long-term growth. FCMB's total assets rose by 8.2% to N7.63 trillion, with a notable decline in the non-performing loan ratio to 5.95%.

The company provided N537.5 billion in financing to small and medium-sized enterprises in 2025, including N51 billion for women-owned businesses.