Ecobank Transnational Incorporated has announced a final dividend of 0.16 US cents per share for the 2025 financial year, subject to applicable withholding tax and shareholder approval.
At an exchange rate of N1,342 per dollar, the payout translates to N2.15 per share, amounting to a total distribution of approximately N52.8 billion to eligible shareholders, based on a weighted average of 24,592,619,000 ordinary units.
Shareholders whose names appear on the company’s register as of June 12, 2026, will receive electronic payment on June 30, 2026, provided they have completed e-dividend registration with Greenwich Registrars or their respective bank registrars.
This marks the company’s first dividend since 2023, when it paid shareholders an equivalent of 50 kobo per share for the 2022 financial year, signalling a return to consistent shareholder value distribution.
What the data is saying
According to Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, the declared 0.16 US cents represents a full-year dividend, subject to shareholder approval at the 2026 Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 3, 2026.
With an outstanding share count of 24,592,619,000, the dividend translates to approximately N52.8 billion in total payout, reflecting an equivalent value of N2.15 per share.
The N2.15 final dividend implies a payout ratio of 5.84% and a dividend yield of 3.5%, based on the company’s current share price of N61.20.
For the 2025 financial year, retained earnings rose significantly to N2.5 trillion from N1.7 trillion, forming a major portion of total equity, which increased to N4.1 trillion from N2.7 trillion.
This growth was driven by a net profit of N914 billion, representing a 23% increase compared to N742 billion recorded in the previous financial year.
The improved profitability was supported by a strong top line, largely driven by growth in both interest income and non-interest income streams.
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On the interest side, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated reported interest income of N3.19 trillion in FY2025, driven primarily by loans to customers at N1.58 trillion, investment securities at N743.7 billion, and treasury bills at N656.9 billion.
On the non-interest side, fees and commissions rose 17% to N1.02 trillion, and after expenses, trading income, and other gains, total non-interest revenue came in at N1.58 trillion, up 16%.
- Combined with net interest income, operating income rose to N3.7 trillion, while operating expenses of N1.8 trillion left an operating profit of N1.9 trillion, up 31% year-on-year.
After accounting for impairment charges and taxes, profit after tax came in at N914 billion, supported by contributions from associates and a broad mix of income sources.
What you should know
Shares of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated have gained 46.06%, with over 9% added in the two sessions following its results, positioning it among the top advancers on the Nigerian Exchange Group.
Year-to-date in 2026, more than 164 million shares have been traded, already tracking toward the 604 million volume recorded in the prior year, during which the stock delivered a 49.64% gain.
The stock broke past its N51 support level during the April 15, 2026, session and has since climbed above N61 per share, reflecting sustained bullish momentum.
