Lafarge Africa Plc reported a record financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025 with revenue crossing the ₦1 trillion mark for the first time and profit before tax rising 170 percent year-on-year to ₦411.32 billion.
The cement manufacturer recorded net sales of ₦1.07 trillion in 2025, representing a 53 percent increase from ₦696.76 billion posted in 2024.
Management attributed the growth to higher sales volumes, improved plant stability, and enhanced distribution efficiency across its operations.
Operating Performance
Operating profit rose 103 percent to ₦392.10 billion from ₦193.01 billion recorded in the previous year, reflecting strong revenue expansion and disciplined cost management.
Operating margin improved significantly to 37 percent in 2025, compared to 28 percent in 2024, indicating improved operational efficiency and better cost optimization.
Profit after tax climbed 173 percent to ₦273.12 billion, up from ₦100.15 billion in 2024. Earnings per share increased to ₦16.96 from ₦6.22 in the prior year, representing a 173 percent growth.
Fourth Quarter Highlights
In the fourth quarter of 2025, net sales rose 32 percent to ₦285.82 billion from ₦217.26 billion in Q4 2024.
Operating profit increased 49 percent to ₦93.69 billion, while profit before tax grew 68 percent to ₦98.03 billion. Profit after tax for the quarter stood at ₦65.34 billion, compared to ₦40.07 billion in the corresponding period of 2024.
Management Commentary
Chief Executive Officer, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, described 2025 as a landmark year for the company.
He stated that surpassing the ₦1 trillion revenue milestone reflects the effectiveness of the company’s four-point strategy, disciplined execution, and focus on value creation.
According to him, the 103 percent growth in operating profit and the expansion in margins demonstrate strong operating excellence, while the 173 percent increase in profit after tax underscores improved plant reliability, operational efficiency, and financial discipline.
Management said its priorities remain focused on improving capacity utilization, enhancing value creation, embedding sustainability across operations, and maintaining industry-leading health and safety standards.
Looking ahead to 2026, the company indicated that collaboration with Huaxin and continued industrial expertise will support future growth. Lafarge Africa added that it will maintain a prudent capital allocation strategy while positioning the business to leverage emerging market opportunities.
The company expressed confidence that its operational scale, resilience, and strategic clarity provide a strong foundation for sustainable growth and enhanced shareholder returns.
