Dangote Cement Q2 2025 profit jumps 303% to ₦311.2bn as revenue hits ₦1.08tn. Half-year earnings soar to ₦520.5bn, EPS climbs to ₦30.74
Dangote Cement Plc has announced a staggering ₦311.2 billion profit after tax for the second quarter of 2025, marking a 303% increase from ₦77.2 billion recorded in Q2 2024.
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The remarkable earnings growth reflects the company’s strong operational performance and improved margins.
According to its unaudited financials for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, revenue rose 14% year-on-year to ₦1.08 trillion, up from ₦943 billion in the same period last year.
Gross profit also surged by 24% to ₦630.6 billion, driven by improved production efficiencies.
Despite higher administrative and selling expenses, operating profit increased by 40% to ₦413.6 billion, compared to ₦296.3 billion in Q2 2024.
Finance costs were significantly lower at ₦104.3 billion (versus ₦209.3 billion last year), while finance income rose sharply to ₦97.4 billion, from ₦13.4 billion, reflecting better cash and investment management.
A net monetary gain of ₦11.4 billion and income tax expense of ₦106.9 billion brought the final Q2 net profit to ₦311.2 billion, showcasing Dangote Cement’s resilience and profitability in a challenging macroeconomic environment.
### Half-Year 2025 Financial Highlights:
Profit After Tax: ₦520.5bn (vs. ₦189.9bn in H1 2024) – up 174%
Revenue: ₦2.07tn (vs. ₦1.75tn in H1 2024) – up 18%
Earnings Per Share (EPS): ₦30.74 for H1 2025 (vs. ₦11.26 in H1 2024)
Q2 EPS: ₦18.44 (vs. ₦4.57 in Q2 2024)
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Dangote Cement’s strong Q2 2025 performance reinforces its position as Nigeria’s largest listed company by market capitalization and underscores its role as a bellwether in West Africa’s industrial sector.
