Ecobank Group reports 29% surge in profit after tax

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, the parent company of the Ecobank Group, has released its audited financial results for the full year ended 31 December 2025, showing a remarkably strong performance across all key balance sheet and income metrics.

In a regulatory filing signed on Tuesday by the Group Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Awori, and the Group Executive Director/CFO, Ayo Adepoju, the pan-African lender reported that its operating profit before impairment charges jumped by 29 per cent to reach $1.265bn. In local currency terms, this reflected a 31 per cent increase to N1.927tn.

The Group’s top-line growth remained robust throughout the period, with gross earnings by 14 per cent to $3.207bn (N4.883 tn). Revenue followed a similar upward trajectory, growing 17 per cent to $2.449bn, supported by the bank’s diversified pan-African footprint and digital expansion strategies.

Bottom-line performance was equally impressive. The Group’s profit before tax rose 21 per cent to $800.9m (N1.220tn), while profit after tax grew 20 per cent to settle at $594.1m (N904.7bn).

Ecobank’s balance sheet witnessed significant scaling during the 2025 financial year. Total assets expanded 23 per cent to hit $34.5bn, a figure that translates to N49.659tn in Naira terms. This growth was underpinned by a surge in customer confidence, as deposits from customers grew 24 per cent to $25.3bn. The bank also increased its support to the real sector, with loans and advances to customers rising 19 per cent to reach $11.8bn.

One of the most notable highlights of the report was the massive leap in shareholder wealth. Total equity surged 60 per cent to reach $2.9bn (N4.123tn), reflecting a significantly strengthened capital position and retained earnings.

The results underscore the bank’s resilience in a complex macroeconomic environment. By maintaining a sharp focus on operating efficiency, the management team, led by Awori and Adepoju, has successfully translated revenue growth into higher operating margins.

The 2025 audited report indicates that the Group is successfully navigating currency fluctuations and inflationary pressures across its various markets while maintaining a solid trajectory for sustainable growth and value creation for its shareholders.