NGX Group Plc has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 2025, reporting a profit before tax of N15.55 billion.

This reflects a 14.26 per cent growth from the N13.61 billion recorded in 2024.

In light of the performance, the Board has proposed a final dividend of N2.00 per ordinary share of 50 kobo, bringing the total dividend for the year to N3.00 per share, including the N1.00 interim dividend paid on November 18, 2025.

The Directors have also proposed a bonus issue of one ordinary share for every three existing shares held as of April 10, 2026, subject to shareholder approval.

The final dividend is scheduled for payment on April 29, 2026.

The primary driver of revenue growth was transaction fees, which surged to N15.13 billion from N7.90 billion in 2024, reflecting stronger trading activity on the Exchange.

Listing fees contributed N4.75 billion, slightly down from N5.48 billion in the previous year. Combined, transaction and listing fees accounted for over 86 per cent of total revenue, highlighting the Group’s strong sensitivity to capital market activity.

Market data income rose to N2.25 billion from N1.68 billion, while technology income increased to N533 million from N145 million, demonstrating growing diversification in data and digital revenue streams.

On the cost side, personnel expenses increased to N5.25 billion from N4.45 billion, while other operating expenses declined to N7.70 billion from N8.80 billion.
Earnings received a significant boost from lower financing costs, with interest expense falling to N763 million from N2.31 billion following the full repayment of the Group’s term loan.

The balance sheet reflects a stronger financial position, with total assets rising moderately to N71.05 billion.

Total equity increased to N55.20 billion from N48.55 billion, supported by growth in retained earnings.