Dangote Cement Plc has reported a record full-year profit after tax of ₦1.01 trillion, exceeding $700 million, for the year ended December 31, 2025, according to BusinessDay.
Revenue rose by approximately 20.3 percent to ₦4.31 trillion, while earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation climbed 43.4 percent to ₦1.98 trillion, reflecting improved operational efficiency and stronger pricing across markets. Profit before tax more than doubled to ₦1.53 trillion, underscoring a significant year-on-year performance improvement. The board proposed a 50 percent increase in dividend to ₦45 per share, signalling confidence in sustained profitability, as reported by Punch Newspapers.
As part of its continental growth strategy, Dangote Cement has signed a $1 billion strategic agreement with Sinoma International Engineering to develop and upgrade cement plants across Africa, Business Insider Africa noted. The agreement covers 12 projects, including new production lines and capacity expansions in Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon, alongside further investments in Nigeria. The company aims to raise total production capacity to about 80 million tonnes per annum by 2030.
The expansion strategy also targets strengthening its footprint in key markets such as South Africa, deepening exports, and supporting infrastructure development across the continent. The record earnings and planned investments reinforce Dangote Cement’s position as Africa’s largest cement producer and signal its ambition to consolidate leadership in fast-growing construction markets.
