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United Capital Plc, a leading Pan-African investment bank and financial services group, has posted an exceptional half-year performance, with its unaudited results for the period ended June 30, 2025, showing strong double-digit growth across all key metrics.
The Group’s revenue surged by 57% year-on-year to ₦23.76 billion, driven by robust contributions across its diversified business segments. Profit Before Tax (PBT) climbed 52% to ₦13.79 billion, while Profit After Tax (PAT) jumped 54% to ₦11.89 billion. Shareholders’ Funds rose by 25% to ₦166.91 billion, underscoring sustained investor confidence.
On the back of this solid performance, the Board has approved an interim dividend payout of ₦5.4 billion, translating to ₦0.30 per 50 kobo ordinary share. This follows last year’s landmark declaration of the company’s first-ever interim dividend, paired with a 2-for-1 bonus issue.
United Capital’s latest numbers also extend its remarkable five-year growth streak. Between H1-2020 and H1-2025, PAT has soared by 522.51%—from ₦1.91 billion to ₦11.89 billion—while revenue has expanded more than fivefold from ₦4.45 billion to ₦23.76 billion.
Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Peter Ashade, speaking during the company’s investor call in Lagos, described the performance as a testament to United Capital’s resilient and diversified business model.
“We are pleased to report that we ended the first half of the year on a strong and positive note. Once again, we have continued our track record of excellence and strong financial performance. This year, we continue to honour our commitment by declaring another interim dividend of ₦5.4 billion, reinforcing our dedication to delivering sustainable returns and enhancing shareholder value,” Ashade said.
Looking ahead, the Group says it remains committed to deepening retail penetration and expanding its Pan-African footprint. Having recently entered Francophone West Africa, United Capital plans to leverage its solid capital base and strategic positioning to sustain growth momentum in the second half of the year.
Market analysts say the results not only reaffirm United Capital’s leadership in Nigeria’s investment banking and asset management space but also signal its growing relevance in Africa’s broader financial services landscape.
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