Zenith Bank Achieves N5.2 Trillion Valuation Milestone

Zenith Bank PLC has reached a record market capitalization of N5.2 trillion, becoming the first bank in Nigeria to surpass the N5 trillion threshold. This achievement follows a substantial increase in the bank's share price, which rose from N61.80 to a high of N113.30 between December 2025 and March 2026, ultimately settling at N127.20 by April 20, 2026.

The bank's market capitalization rose from N2.54 trillion at the end of December 2025 to approximately N4.5 trillion by mid-March, continuing its upward momentum into April. The bank reported gross earnings of N4.19 trillion for the year ending December 31, 2025, marking a 6 percent increase from N3.97 trillion in 2024, driven by a 35 percent rise in interest income.

Adaora Umeoji, the Group Managing Director and CEO, emphasized the bank's focus on capital strengthening, digital transformation, and long-term shareholder value. Zenith Bank's impressive growth trajectory has been attributed to strong investor confidence and effective management of its balance sheet.