WorldStage– Lafarge Africa Plc has disclosed that its profit after tax surged by 173 per cent to N273.12 billion in 2025, up from N100.15 billion in 2024, supported by strong revenue growth, cost optimisation measures, and efficient financial management.
The company in its 2025 audited financial results released to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on Thursday said net sales grew by 53 per cent to N1.07 trillion in 2025, compared to N696.76 billion recorded in 2024.
The company said that the increments was driven by increased sales volume, improved plant stability, and enhanced distribution efficiency.
It witnessed a 170 per cent rise in profit before tax to N411 billion from N152 billion.
Operating profit rose by 103 per cent to N392.1 billion from N193 billion in the previous year, while operating margin improved to 37 per cent from 28 per cent.
A breakdown of the results showed that in the fourth quarter of 2025, net sales increased by 32 per cent to N285.82 billion from N217.26 billion in the corresponding period of 2024.
Operating profit for the quarter rose by 49 per cent to N93.69 billion, while profit before tax grew by 68 per cent to N98.03 billion.
Similarly, profit after tax for the quarter increased by 63 per cent to N65.34 billion, compared to N40.07 billion recorded in the same period of 2024.
Lafarge Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, who reflected on the landmark year, said, “Full Year 2025 results are a testament of the effectiveness of our 4-point strategy, disciplined execution, and relentless focus on value creation.
“Reaching the N1 trillion Net Sales threshold, a 53 per cent year-on-year increase, marks a historic turning point for our Company.
“With a 103 per cent surge in Operating Profit to N392 billion and margins widening to 37 per cent, we have demonstrated exceptional operating excellence.
“This 173 per cent growth in Profit After Tax is the direct result of our focus on plant reliability, operational efficiency, and commitment to shareholder value.”
Alade-Akinyemi said that looking ahead, the company was excited about the year 2026 and the opportunities ahead.
“We maintain a prudent and agile approach to capital allocation and cost management while positioning the business to capitalise on emerging market opportunities.
“Our resilience, operational scale, and strategic clarity provide a strong foundation for sustainable growth and enhanced shareholder value.
“I appreciate the continued trust of our employees, customers, stakeholders, and investors, whose partnership reinforces our commitment to delivering resilient performance and superior value creation,” he said.
