United Capital Group, a leading Pan-African investment bank and financial services group, has announced its most profitable financial year to date, with profit after tax (PAT) growing by 17 percent to N28.15 billion in the 2025 financial year. The Group also reported a 35 percent increase in revenue, from N43.43 billion in 2024 to N58.55 billion in 2025, driven by a 176 percent surge in net trading income and a 59 percent rise in fee and commission income.
These results were presented at the Group's Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Abuja on Friday, 24 April 2026, where directors and shareholders reviewed a performance that marked several milestones in the institution's history. Profit before tax rose 37 percent to N41.18 billion, while total comprehensive income closed the year at N30.97 billion, reflecting both strong revenue growth and disciplined cost management across the group.
All Seven Subsidiaries Post Profit
The most significant milestone of the year was the simultaneous profitability of all seven of United Capital's subsidiaries: Asset Management, Trusteeship, Securities, Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Microfinance Banking, and Consumer Finance. This reinforces the organisation's position as a resilient, future-ready, and sustainable institution. It also positions the organisation on course to be a clear leader in the Nigerian capital markets, a result that shareholders and market observers described as a reflection of the Group's leadership, resilience, innovation, strategic clarity, and execution prowess.
Speaking at the AGM, Peter Ashade, Group Chief Executive Officer of United Capital Group, said: “2025 was a defining year for United Capital. In a challenging macroeconomic environment, we grew revenue by a third, returned every single subsidiary to profit, and strengthened our capital base. These results are not accidental; they reflect years of deliberate choices around people, products, and discipline. We enter 2026 with strong momentum and a clear ambition: to continue to build a financial services group that can deploy, manage, and utilize capital in a manner that empowers Africans everywhere.”
Dividend Declaration
In line with its commitment to shareholder value, the directors approved a final dividend of N0.70 per share, bringing the total dividend for the 2025 financial year to N1.00 per share, equivalent to N18 billion. This represents a 25 percent increase over the N14.4 billion distributed to shareholders in 2024 and signals the Group's confidence in the sustainability of its earnings and its dedication to consistent wealth distribution.
The performance is particularly notable given the macroeconomic headwinds that characterised Nigeria's financial services sector in 2025, including elevated interest rates, currency volatility, and evolving regulatory requirements. United Capital's ability to deliver record profitability across diverse business lines through this period positions the Group as a benchmark for resilience and operational excellence in the industry.
Outlook for 2026
With a restored capital base, a fortified leadership team, and profitability entrenched across all business lines, United Capital Group enters 2026 with strong foundations for growth. The Group's strategic priorities for the year ahead include accelerating its Pan-African expansion, deepening its digital capabilities, and significantly scaling assets under management across its wealth and asset management platforms.
About United Capital Group
United Capital Plc is a leading Pan-African financial and investment services group committed to empowering dreams and unlocking Africa's potential through innovative, client-centric solutions. With a strong heritage and a forward-looking approach, the Group empowers governments, corporates, and individuals by delivering bespoke investment banking, asset management, securities trading, wealth management, trusteeship, consumer finance, and microfinance solutions. As a pacesetter, United Capital Plc was the first investment bank to be listed on the Nigerian Exchange and has since maintained its leadership position as a benchmark for deep expertise, agility, and excellence. The Group continues to set the standard for financial and investment services across Africa by leveraging technology, specialist capabilities, and a performance-driven culture to create sustainable value for all stakeholders.
