Dangote Cement yesterday announced a stellar pre‑tax profit of ₦418 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, marking a remarkable 230‑percent surge year‑on‑year over Q2 of 2024.
In a statement issued from its Lagos headquarters, the cement giant attributed this dramatic jump to a combination of strategic pricing, especially in the Nigerian market, and tight cost discipline across its operations. The company’s cost of sales rose at a slower pace than revenues, boosting margins sharply. Notably, export volumes continued to rise, underpinning regional performance amid softer domestic demand
Specifically, group revenue climbed approximately 20–22 percent year‑on‑year to nearly ₦1 trillion, while EBITDA surged close to 49 percent, with the EBITDA margin strengthening to the mid‑40s percentage range
. Analysts at CardinalStone recently lifted their full‑year 2025 revenue forecast to ₦4.2 trillion, highlighting sustained margin gains and improved logistics efficiencies ✦ as the company integrated CNG‑powered haulage trucks and advanced waste‑heat recovery systems to lower cash costs
The results underscore Dangote Cement’s dominant performance in its industry, cementing its leadership across Nigeria and expanding regional footprint. Management reiterated its growth strategy: driving profitability through pricing discipline, boosting export markets, and pursuing sustainability initiatives in energy usage and carbon reduction.