Lagos, Nigeria – Unilever Nigeria Plc has announced a final dividend of N18.6 billion, following a pretax profit of N51.7 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, marking a 128.4% increase year-on-year (YoY). The dividend, payable on May 8, 2026, reflects the company’s robust earnings growth and strong market performance.
The company’s revenue surged to N214.3 billion from N149.5 billion in 2024, representing a 43.3% YoY increase, driven primarily by domestic sales, which accounted for 98.8% of total revenue. The Food segment led sales at N127.8 billion, followed by Personal Care at N60.08 billion and Beauty & Well-being at N26.3 billion, highlighting Unilever’s dominant position in Nigeria’s consumer market.
Brandspur Banking News Desk reports that efficient cost management and financial discipline amplified profitability. Cost of sales rose 32.2% YoY to N124.7 billion, yet gross profit jumped 62.3% to N89.5 billion. Operating profit increased to N42.2 billion from N18.3 billion, supported by a 51.32% growth in finance income to N10.3 billion and a reduction in finance costs to N817.1 million from N2.5 billion.
After accounting for N19.5 billion in taxes, net profit reached N32.1 billion, up 112.63% YoY, translating to earnings per share of N5.60, up from N2.64 in 2024. Retained earnings rose 87.92% to N47.7 billion, and total equity increased to N107.4 billion, while total assets climbed to N180.1 billion, supported by N110.7 billion in cash and cash equivalents.
The declared final dividend of N3.25 per 50 kobo ordinary share will be paid to shareholders registered as of the dividend record date, rewarding investors amid strong operational performance.
Despite the announcement, market reaction remains measured as of March 24, 2026. Unilever shares are up 30.56% year-to-date, trading at N94 per share, with over 128 million shares exchanged so far in 2026.
Unilever Nigeria’s 2025 results demonstrate the company’s resilient domestic presence, strategic financial management, and strong growth across core business segments, positioning it for continued expansion in the consumer goods sector.
