GTCO Declares Record N12.76k Dividend Amid Strong Earnings

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) announced a record dividend of N12.76k following the release of its audited consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2025. The company reported a profit before tax of N1.23 trillion, reflecting a strong year-on-year growth in core earnings, with interest income and fee income increasing by 23.2% and 25.9%, respectively.

Despite a profit before tax of N865.75 billion for 2025, down from N1.02 trillion in 2024, GTCO reaffirmed its ability to generate sustainable earnings. The group’s total assets and shareholders' funds were reported at approximately N17.8 trillion and N3.4 trillion, respectively, with a capital adequacy ratio of 43.8%.

The Chief Executive Officer, Segun Agbaje, highlighted the resilience and depth of the company’s earnings capacity, emphasizing the importance of strong core earnings performance in sustaining shareholder returns. The company aims to continue driving innovation across its financial services platform.