List of companies that announced dividends in Q3 2025 

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A total of twelve companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange announced dividends in the third quarter of 2025, ranging from N70 to N0.03 per share.

Altogether, these dividends, both interim and final, total N234.9 billion, highlighting a robust payout following a strong first half in 2025.

Dividend announcements remain one of the most influential factors driving investor sentiment, alongside solid earnings results and significant corporate actions.

Beyond serving as a financial reward, dividends often convey a signal of confidence that can positively shape a company’s market outlook.

Consistent dividend declarations and timely payments tend to strengthen investor confidence, attract income-oriented investors, and, in some cases, elevate a company’s standing on the Exchange.

The following are the companies that announced dividends in the third quarter of 2025, whether interim or final, rewarding their shareholders accordingly.

Ikeja Hotel (N64.8 million)

Ikeja Hotel Plc, the twelfth company on the list, declared an interim dividend of N0.03 per share, amounting to a total payout of N64.8 million. The announcement was made on July 28, 2025, with August 8 set as the qualification date.

The hospitality company delivered an impressive first-half performance, posting a profit after tax of N3.1 billion, more than double the N1.3 billion reported in the second half of 2024.

This was driven by a 47.70% rise in turnover to N12.1 billion. On the balance sheet, retained earnings climbed 20.64% to N17.19 billion, while total assets advanced to N88.3 billion from N83.6 billion.

Share price performance was strong, gaining 22.70% in the third quarter and climbing 54.22% year-to-date.

Cutix (N704.5 million)

Cutix Plc, the cable and wire manufacturer, rewarded shareholders with a final dividend of N0.10 per share worth N704.5 million.

The company declared the payout on July 30, 2025, with August 15 as the qualification date.

In its audited results for the year ended April 30, 2025, Cutix posted a post-tax profit of N1.03 billion, down slightly by 3.13%.

On the balance sheet, retained earnings fell to N730.2 million from N2.04 billion, while total assets grew by 19.25% to N8.6 billion.

The stock appreciated 3.05% in the third quarter and has gained 43.48% so far this year.

Consolidated Hallmark Holdings (N1.08 billion)

Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc declared an interim dividend of N0.10 per share, amounting to N1.08 billion.

The declaration on August 1, 2025, marked a significant improvement from the N0.05 paid during the same period last year.

Despite a weaker bottom line—profit after tax dropped to N1.1 billion from N7.5 billion—management maintained a resilient balance sheet.

• Retained earnings rose slightly to N21.09 billion, and total assets expanded to N66.7 billion from N56.9 billion.

The company’s share price advanced 38.26% in the third quarter and remains up 23.48% year-to-date, supported by sustained investor confidence.

Custodian Investment Plc (N1.47 billion)

Custodian Investment Plc announced an interim dividend of N0.25 per share, translating to a total payout of N1.47 billion.

The declaration represents a notable increase from the N0.15 paid in the same period last year.

Custodian delivered a solid half-year result, as profit after tax rose to N26.3 billion from N22.4 billion.

Its total assets expanded to N456.3 billion from N407.2 billion, while retained earnings advanced by 17.44% to N105.6 billion, reflecting the company’s stable fundamentals.

Custodian’s stock was among the bright spots in the insurance sector, climbing 50.55% in the third quarter and gaining 125.15% year-to-date.

Unilever Nigeria (N2.87 billion)

Unilever Nigeria Plc declared an interim dividend of N0.50 per share valued at N2.87 billion, marking its return to interim dividend payments. The declaration was made on July 28, 2025.

• Unilever’s half-year results reflected a strong rebound, with profit after tax surging 224.64% to N14.4 billion.
• Total assets grew to N160.5 billion from N141.6 billion, while retained earnings improved to N32.6 billion, up 28.42%.

Investors responded positively, as the company’s shares advanced 41.20% in the third quarter and recorded a 127.62% gain since the beginning of the year.

United Bank for Africa (N10.25 billion)

United Bank for Africa Plc declared an interim dividend of N0.25 per share, amounting to N10.25 billion.

The dividend, announced on September 18, 2025, was lower than the N2.00 paid in the same period of 2024.

UBA’s half-year report showed continued growth momentum, with profit after tax climbing to N335.5 billion from N316.3 billion.

Total assets increased to N33.2 trillion from N30.3 trillion, while retained earnings rose to N1.6 trillion from N1.4 trillion.

On the Exchange, UBA’s stock advanced 22.12% in the third quarter and is up 17.73% year-to-date.

Presco (N20 billion)

Presco Plc declared one of the highest interim dividends of the season at N20 per share, amounting to N20 billion.

The board made the announcement on July 29, 2025.

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, Presco recorded a 128.2% increase in profit after tax to N88.7 billion, supported by higher production and improved margins.

Total assets grew by 29% to N612.9 billion, while retained earnings rose sharply to N220.7 billion, up 74.1%.

Presco shares gained 16.07% in the third quarter and have appreciated by an impressive 213.39% since the start of the year.

Okomu Oil Palm (N28.6 billion)

Okomu Oil Palm Plc declared an interim dividend of N30 per share, translating to a total payout of N28.6 billion. The announcement was made on July 24, 2025, and represents a major increase from the N8 distributed in the prior year.

The company’s half-year earnings showed significant strength, as profit after tax rose to N47.5 billion from N20.1 billion, supported by a sharp rise in revenue.

On the balance sheet, revenue reserves climbed 42.14% to N76.6 billion, while total net assets increased to N78.2 billion from N55.4 billion.

Okomu Oil’s stock performed strongly, gaining 29.11% during the third quarter and 150% year-to-date.

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (N36.4 billion)

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, GTCO, declared an interim dividend of N1.00 per share worth N36.4 billion.

The dividend, announced on September 23, 2025, matched the payout made in the previous year.

For the half year ended June 30, 2025, GTCO reported a profit after tax of N449 billion, lower than the N905.5 billion recorded in 2024, despite a 31.39% increase in revenue to N798.4 billion.

Retained earnings stood at N1.4 trillion, while total assets rose to N16.69 trillion, a 12.82% improvement.

GTCO shares appreciated 15.57% in the third quarter and have gained 49.12% since the beginning of the year.

Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc (N39.75 billion)

Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc declared an interim dividend of N2.50 per share, bringing total shareholder returns to N39.75 billion.

The declaration on September 22, 2025, represented an increase from the N2.00 payout in 2024.

• The bank’s interim report showed a robust profit after tax of N173.4 billion, up from N116.3 billion a year earlier.

Reserves climbed to N686.7 billion, while total assets expanded by 17.52% to N8.1 trillion.

Stanbic IBTC’s share price gained 28.24% in the third quarter and has advanced 95.05% since the start of the year, cementing its position among the market’s best performers.

Seplat Energy Plc (N42.40 billion)

Seplat Energy Plc declared an interim dividend of N70.71 per share, amounting to N42.40 billion.

The announcement on July 30, 2025, marked an improvement from N47 declared in the same period of 2024.

Seplat posted a profit after tax of N42.5 billion for the half year ended June 30, 2025, down from N68 billion, due largely to fluctuations in global oil prices.

• Total assets declined slightly to N9.3 trillion, while retained earnings closed at N250.7 billion.

Seplat’s share price slipped by 1.30% in the third quarter but remains 3.81% higher on a year-to-date basis.

Zenith Bank Plc (N51.3 billion)

Zenith Bank Plc led the pack with an interim dividend of N1.25 per share, translating to a total payout of N51.3 billion.

The dividend, announced on September 18, 2025, represents an increase from the N1.00 distributed in the corresponding period of 2024.

For the half year ended June 30, 2025, Zenith posted a profit after tax of N532.1 billion, a mild decline from N577.9 billion recorded in the previous year.

Retained earnings improved to N2.4 trillion, while total assets rose 3.46% to N30.9 trillion, reflecting continued balance sheet growth.

Zenith’s stock appreciated 21.16% in the third quarter and has gained 31.87% so far this year, maintaining its position as one of the market’s most consistent performers.