Photo caption: The board of Dangote Cement during the Annual General Meeting held on June 23, 2025.
Africa’s building materials making giant- Dangote Cement Plc, on Monday reported raised of finishing even stronger at year-end December 31, 2025, judging from its unaudited financials for the nine months to September 30, presented to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, indicating double digit growth in revenue which climbed 23.2% up, while net profit was even faster, rising 166.3% over that of the corresponding period of last year.
Total revenue for the period stood at ₦3.154 trillion, compared to ₦2.56 trillion in the prior nine months, just as Group EBITDA improved by 57.7% from ₦908.7 billion to ₦1.428 trillion, while Profit after tax (PAT) soared from ₦279.1 billion to ₦743.3 billion.
Earnings Per Share, a key indicator of profitability and shareholder value, a 57.7 per cent from ₦16.55 to ₦43.80 each, a significant growth that reflects what the company said in a statement, its strong operational performance and strategic expansion efforts. EPS, the company explained, remains a central metric in its financial reporting, reflecting a commitment to delivering returns to investors.
The revenue growth, the statement added, was driven mainly by the commissioning of a new 3Mta grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire, which expanded the group’s total installed capacity to 55Mta across Africa.
This strategic move, it continued, reinforces the company’s leadership in the continent’s cement industry and supports regional self-reliance.
The statement quoted Arvind Pathak, Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Cement, as saying that “the commissioning of our 3Mta Côte d’Ivoire grinding plant marks a significant milestone in our growth journey. It strengthens our position as Africa’s leading cement producer and underscores our commitment to regional self-reliance.”
Pathak attributed the revenue growth to proactive management strategies and resilient market demand. He highlighted the success of efficiency programs and disciplined cost management, particularly in Nigeria, where a more favorable energy mix helped reduce cash costs. Exports from Nigeria increased by 23 per cent, driven by 27 clinker shipments to Ghana and Cameroon.
He also emphasized the company’s sustainability initiatives, including the phased deployment of 1,600 CNG-powered trucks aimed at reducing logistics costs and carbon emissions. Progress on the Itori Integrated Plant is also underway, expected to boost domestic capacity and open new export opportunities.
Pathak said going foreward, the group’s “focus remains on sustaining earnings momentum, enhancing operational efficiency, and executing our long-term growth strategy. With a clear strategic direction and a strong balance sheet, Dangote Cement is well-positioned to continue delivering superior value to stakeholders.”
Earlier in the year, for the six months ended June 30, 2025, Dangote Cement reported a 17.7 per cent increase in revenue to ₦2,071.6 billion—the highest in its history. Group EBITDA rose by 41.8 per cent to ₦944.9 billion, while Nigeria operations saw an 82.4 per cent increase to ₦845.4 billion. Profits before tax jumped by 149 per cent to ₦730 billion, and PAT soared by 174.1 per cent to ₦520.5 billion.
