Dangote Cement Plc has released its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, showing a remarkable 164.8 % increase in earnings per share, rising from 16.55 to 43.80. The figures highlight the company’s sustained operational strength, expansion drive, and commitment to shareholder value.
Group revenue grew 23.2 % to 3.15 trillion, up from 2.56 trillion in the same period of 2024. Group EBITDA increased by 57.7 %, climbing from 908.7 billion to 1.43 trillion. Profit after tax (PAT) surged 166.3 %, jumping from 279.1 billion in 2024 to 743.3 billion in the review period.
A key contributor to this performance was the commissioning of a new 3 million‑tonne‑per‑annum (Mta) grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire, which raised Dangote Cement’s total installed capacity across Africa to 55 Mta. This strategic expansion consolidates the company’s dominance in the continent’s cement industry and reinforces its commitment to regional industrialisation and self‑sufficiency.
Chief Executive Officer Arvind Pathak attributed the strong results to proactive management strategies, resilient market demand, and improved operational efficiencies. Optimising the energy mix in Nigeria reduced cash costs and boosted profitability. Exports from Nigeria rose 23 %, driven by 27 clinker shipments to Ghana and Cameroon, underscoring Dangote Cement’s role in intra‑African trade.
The company is also advancing sustainability initiatives, including the deployment of 1,600 compressed natural gas (CNG)‑powered trucks to lower logistics costs and cut carbon emissions. Construction of the Itori Integrated Plant in Ogun State is progressing steadily and is expected to further enhance domestic production capacity and export potential.
Looking ahead, Pathak reaffirmed the focus on sustaining earnings growth, improving cost efficiency, and executing long‑term strategic priorities. Dangote Cement remains Africa’s largest cement producer, operating a fully integrated quarry‑to‑customer model with an installed capacity of 35.25 Mta in Nigeria alone. Its operations span Cameroon, Congo, Ghana, Ethiopia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Côte d’Ivoire, confirming its status as a truly pan‑African industrial giant. With a clear strategic direction and a strong balance sheet, Dangote Cement is well‑positioned to continue delivering superior value to stakeholders.
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