Lagos, Nigeria | September 18, 2025
Zenith Bank Plc has reported a pre-tax profit of ₦625.63 billion for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, representing a 13.95% decline year-on-year compared to the ₦726.95 billion posted in the same period of 2024.
The bank’s post-tax profit also dipped by 7.93%, closing at ₦532.18 billion against ₦577.84 billion recorded in the previous year.
Despite the dip in earnings, the Board of Directors approved an interim dividend of ₦1.25 per share, reflecting a 25% increase from the ₦1.00 dividend declared in H1 2024.
Market analysts noted that while profit margins have tightened due to macroeconomic headwinds and regulatory adjustments in the financial sector, the bank’s decision to raise interim dividend payout signals confidence in its capital position and resilience in maintaining shareholder value.
Zenith Bank remains one of Nigeria’s largest and most profitable financial institutions, with its performance closely watched as a bellwether for the banking industry.
