Stanbic IBTC Holdings Reports 69% Profit Growth in 2025

Stanbic IBTC Holdings announced its audited results for the year ending December 31, 2025, reporting a profit after tax of N380.8 billion, which marks a 69% increase from N225.31 billion in the previous year. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded a profit after tax of N551.76 billion, reflecting an 82% growth from N303.80 billion in 2024.

The bank proposed a final dividend of N4 per ordinary share, amounting to N63.61 billion. Total assets increased by 25% to N8.62 trillion in 2025, compared to N6.91 trillion in 2024.

Net loan advances rose to N2.38 trillion, up from N2.35 trillion in 2024, with a non-performing loan ratio of 3.4%, down from 4.2% in the previous year. Chukwuma Nwokocha, the Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, highlighted the bank's strategic themes for 2025, focusing on sustainable growth and innovation.

The bank's strong performance was driven by significant increases in net interest income and non-interest revenue, with a cost-to-income ratio improvement to 36.8%.