United Capital Plc has reported strong financial results for the first half of 2025, with significant year-on-year growth across all key performance indicators.
The leading Pan-African investment firm posted a 57% rise in revenue, hitting ₦23.76 billion, while Profit After Tax (PAT) climbed 54% to ₦11.89 billion. Profit Before Tax (PBT) also saw a notable increase of 52% to ₦13.79 billion.
Building on this solid performance, the company announced an interim dividend of ₦5.4 billion, translating to ₦0.30 per 50 kobo share, underscoring its continued commitment to shareholder returns.
In a notable long-term trend, United Capital’s profit has soared by 522% over the last five years, jumping from ₦1.91 billion in H1 2020 to ₦11.89 billion in H1 2025. Revenue over the same period grew from ₦4.45 billion to ₦23.76 billion, reflecting the company’s consistent growth trajectory despite economic headwinds.
Shareholders’ funds also rose by 25% to ₦166.91 billion, further reinforcing market confidence in the Group’s stability and growth outlook.
Speaking during the company’s investor call in Lagos, Group CEO Peter Ashade credited the results to United Capital’s diversified business strategy.
“We ended the first half on a strong note. This performance reflects our commitment to excellence, value creation, and delivering sustainable returns. Following last year’s historic interim dividend and 2-for-1 bonus issue, we’re proud to declare another interim payout of ₦5.4 billion,” Ashade said.
The company says it will continue to focus on retail expansion and growing its presence across Africa. With its recent entry into Francophone West Africa, United Capital is pushing ahead with its Pan-African strategy and aims to close the year with even stronger results.
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