Zenith Bank Shines With ₦532.18 Billion Profit And ₦1.25 Dividend In H1 2025!

Zenith Bank’s Stellar Financial Performance in H1 2025

Hey there, finance fans! Zenith Bank Plc is stealing the spotlight with an impressive profit after tax of ₦532.18 billion for the six months ending June 30, 2025. While it’s a slight dip from the ₦577.99 billion reported in the same period of 2024, it’s still a number that has us swooning over their financial prowess.

What’s more, their total assets have climbed to a jaw-dropping ₦30.99 trillion, up from ₦29.96 trillion at the end of December 2024. Talk about growing that money tree! Zenith Bank is clearly playing the long game, and we’re here for every bit of the action.

With numbers like these, it’s no surprise that the bank continues to be a heavyweight in the financial world. Let’s dive deeper into the sweet perks they’re offering shareholders next!

Dividend Delight: ₦1.25 Per Share Up for Grabs

Now, here’s where things get even more enticing! The Board of Directors at Zenith Bank has approved a flirty little interim dividend of ₦1.25 per 50 kobo share, subject to withholding tax. Mark your calendars, because this payout is set for October 10, 2025, to shareholders listed in the Register of Members by the close of business on October 3, 2025.

Just a heads-up, the Register of Shareholders will be closed on October 6, 2025, so make sure everything’s in order. For those who’ve gone digital with e-dividend registration, expect that cash to hit your accounts effortlessly via Veritas Registrars Limited. And for holders of Global Depository Receipts (GDRs), don’t worry - your payout is coming soon after!

“Zenith Bank continues to reward its shareholders with impressive dividends, proving once again why it’s a top pick for savvy investors,” raves a financial analyst.

Breaking Down the Profit and Loss Numbers

Let’s flirt with the figures a bit, shall we? Zenith Bank’s interest income skyrocketed to ₦1.84 trillion in H1 2025, compared to ₦1.15 trillion in H1 2024 - that’s a leap worth celebrating! However, interest expenses also crept up to ₦484.53 billion from ₦434.36 billion in the same period last year.

Net interest income? A dazzling ₦1.35 trillion, nearly doubling from ₦715.07 billion in H1 2024. On the flip side, impairment charges took a hefty jump to ₦760.81 billion from ₦415.29 billion, and profit before tax settled at ₦625.63 billion, down from ₦727.03 billion. Still, that after-tax profit of ₦532.18 billion and earnings per share of ₦12.95 (down from ₦18.41) show they’re holding strong.

Wrapping up the stats, total comprehensive income landed at ₦703.74 billion, a decrease from ₦980.47 billion in H1 2024, largely due to fair value adjustments and foreign currency translation differences. Zenith Bank is navigating the financial seas with style, and we can’t wait to see what’s next!