A total of twelve companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange announced dividends in the third quarter of 2025, ranging from N70 to N0.03 per share.
Altogether, these dividends, both interim and final, total N234.9 billion, highlighting a robust payout following a strong first half in 2025.
Dividend announcements remain one of the most influential factors driving investor sentiment, alongside solid earnings results and significant corporate actions.
Beyond serving as a financial reward, dividends often convey a signal of confidence that can positively shape a company’s market outlook.
Consistent dividend declarations and timely payments tend to strengthen investor confidence, attract income-oriented investors, and, in some cases, elevate a company’s standing on the Exchange.
The following are the companies that announced dividends in the third quarter of 2025, whether interim or final, rewarding their shareholders accordingly.
United Bank for Africa Plc declared an interim dividend of N0.25 per share, amounting to N10.25 billion.
The dividend, announced on September 18, 2025, was lower than the N2.00 paid in the same period of 2024.
UBA’s half-year report showed continued growth momentum, with profit after tax climbing to N335.5 billion from N316.3 billion.
Total assets increased to N33.2 trillion from N30.3 trillion, while retained earnings rose to N1.6 trillion from N1.4 trillion.
On the Exchange, UBA’s stock advanced 22.12% in the third quarter and is up 17.73% year-to-date.
