United Capital to pay N5.4bn interim dividend as H1 profit soars to N11.89bn

United Capital Plc has declared an interim dividend of N5.4 billion (N0.30 per ordinary share) for the first half (H1) ended June 30, 2025. This follows the company’s solid performance demonstrated in its unaudited financial results for H1-2025, showing remarkable growth across key financial indicators.

United Capital Plc recorded 57 percent year-on-year (YoY) group revenue growth to N23.76 billion. Profit Before Tax (PBT) rose by 52 percent to N13.79 billion, while Profit After Tax (PAT) reached N11.89 billion, marking a 54 percent year-on-year increase.

Shareholders’ funds also rose by 25 percent to N166.91 billion, reinforcing investor confidence in the group’s long-term outlook.

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This half-year result builds on a consistent five-year growth streak from the group.

Since H1-2020, United Capital’s profitability has surged by over 522 percent, rising from N1.91billion in H1-2020 to N11.89 billion in H1-2025, while revenue has also grown significantly from N4.45 billion to N23.76 billion.

This performance demonstrates United Capita’s resilience and ability to deliver value year after year, despite shifting economic conditions.

During the group’s investor call held Thursday in Lagos, Peter Ashade, Group Chief Executive Officer, United Capital Plc, said, “We are pleased to report that we ended the first half of the year on a strong and positive note”.

He said, “Once again, we have continued our track record of excellence and strong financial performance, which reflects the strength of our diversified business model. Last year, we made history by declaring our first-ever interim dividend, alongside a 2-for-1 bonus issue, which was met with great enthusiasm by our shareholders.

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“This year, we continue to honour our commitment by declaring another interim dividend of N5.4 billion, reinforcing our dedication to delivering sustainable returns and enhancing shareholder value,” Ashade noted.

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Iheanyi Nwachukwu, is a creative content writer with almost two decades journalism experience writing on banking, finance, capital markets, and tax. The multiple awards winning journalist is Assistant Editor, BusinessDay. Iheanyi holds BSc Degree in Economics from Imo State University; Master of Science (MSc) Degree in Management from University of Lagos. Iheanyi has attended several work-related trainings including (i) Advanced Writing and Reporting Skills (Pan African University, Lagos); (ii) News Agency Journalism (Indian Institute of Mass Communication {IIMC}, New Delhi, India); and (iii) Capital Markets Development and Regulations (International Law Institute {ILI} of Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA). Other trainings Iheanyi attended include: Economic/Political Risk Analysis (By Thomson Reuters Foundation); International Financial Journalism (IFJ) (By PMA Media Training, UK); Effective Business Writing Skills (By Phillips Consulting); Reporting on Corporate Governance (By International Finance Corporation (IFC) & Thomson Reuters Foundation UK); etc. In addition, he has participated in high-level economy & markets events in Dubai, South Africa, Morocco, and other African countries like Zambia, Ghana and Gambia.