Dangote Cement PLC (NGX: DANGCEM), a leading cement-producing company, announced record audited results for the year ended 31 December 2025, with profit after tax more than doubling to ₦1,014.9 billion the first time exceeding ₦1 trillion.
Group revenue rose 20.3% to ₦4,306.7 billion and EBITDA surged 43.4% to ₦1,981.1 billion (46.0% margin, up from 38.6%).
Nigeria operations led the way, with revenue up 34.8% to ₦2,956.5 billion and EBITDA jumping 62.2% to ₦1,763.5 billion at a 59.6% margin, driven by pricing discipline, cost efficiencies, and a shift to cheaper energy sources.
Earnings per share increased 101.3% to ₦59.86, and the Board proposed a 50% higher dividend of ₦45 per share.
Key Operational Wins
The company commissioned a new 3Mta grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire in Q3, pushing total Group capacity to 55Mta, with ramp-up progressing smoothly. Nigerian cement and clinker exports grew 18.6% to 1.4 million tonnes, including 34 clinker shipments to Ghana and Cameroon. Over 3,000 CNG trucks were deployed—the largest fleet in Africa’s cement industry—delivering over 60% fuel cost savings, with plans to convert the entire logistics fleet by 2027
Group volumes dipped slightly by 0.9% to 27.5Mt, but margin expansion offset the decline.
CEO Arvind Pathak described 2025 as a “landmark year,” crediting cost leadership, export strategy, and Nigeria’s role as a low-cost regional hub.
Pan-African volumes fell 1.6% to 11.0Mt, revenue slipped 1.7% to ₦1,456.0 billion and EBITDA declined 14.8% to ₦294.1 billion (margin 20.2%).
Election uncertainties in Cameroon, Senegal, and South Africa, budget delays in Ethiopia, supply issues in Ghana, and weather disruptions in South Africa weighed on demand and led to double-digit volume drops in several markets.
Despite regional drags, Nigeria’s strength, CNG cost advantages, and capacity growth position Dangote Cement for continued strong performance.
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