Unilever Nigeria Plc has posted a stellar performance for the full year ended December 31, 2025, with unaudited financial results revealing a dramatic leap in profitability and revenue growth, signalling renewed investor confidence and operational resilience, news.ng reports.
The consumer goods giant recorded a 43.6% increase in annual revenue, climbing from ₦149.5 billion in 2024 to ₦214.7 billion in 2025. This surge was driven by robust sales across its product lines, despite macroeconomic headwinds and inflationary pressures.
According to the financial statement released on Friday, gross profit soared by 62.5% to ₦89.6 billion, up from ₦55.1 billion the previous year. This reflects improved cost management and pricing strategies, even as the cost of sales rose to ₦125 billion.
Operating profit more than doubled to ₦42.7 billion, compared to ₦18.4 billion in 2024. The company also benefited from a ₦1.1 billion impairment write-back on receivables and a 66% increase in other income, which rose to ₦1.03 billion.
Net finance income also saw a significant boost, rising to ₦9.15 billion from ₦4.29 billion, thanks to a sharp increase in finance income and a reduction in finance costs.
Unilever Nigeria’s profit before tax surged by 129% to ₦51.8 billion, while net profit for the year jumped to ₦30.7 billion, more than double the ₦15.1 billion recorded in 2024. However, the company faced a higher tax burden, with taxation rising to ₦21.1 billion from ₦7.5 billion.
Earnings per share (EPS) climbed to ₦5.35, up from ₦2.64 in 2024, reflecting stronger returns for equity holders. This performance is expected to bolster investor sentiment and potentially influence dividend decisions at the upcoming annual general meeting.
The final quarter of 2025 was particularly impressive, with Q4 revenue hitting ₦59.3 billion, up from ₦45.9 billion in Q4 2024. Quarterly profit rose to ₦8.76 billion, a 79% increase year-on-year, underscoring sustained momentum heading into 2026.
