Zenith Bank Plc has released its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025. The bank reported a profit before tax of N1.26 trillion, which represents a 4.78% decline from the N1.32 trillion recorded in the 2024 financial year.
Despite the dip in profit, the bank's gross earnings grew significantly by 27% to N2.14 trillion, up from N1.69 trillion in 2024. This top-line growth was driven by a substantial increase in interest and non-interest income.
The bank's board has proposed a final dividend of N8.75 per share for the 2025 financial year. This brings the total dividend for the year to N9.90 per share, following an interim dividend of N1.15 paid earlier.
In its statement, the bank highlighted a challenging operating environment but noted that its diversified revenue streams and cost management strategies supported its overall performance. The results are subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
