Zenith Bank signals strong full-year outlook with N51.3 Billion interim dividend payout

Zenith Bank Plc, on Friday, October 10, 2025, fulfilled its commitment by paying a total interim dividend of N51.3 billion to its shareholders for the Half Year (H1) 2025, at N1.25 per share.

This represents over a 60% increase from the N31.4 billion paid in H1 2024, highlighting the bank’s commitment and enhanced capacity to generate value for shareholders amid a challenging macroeconomic environment.

The dividend follows the bank’s audited financial results for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, released to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in September 2025, which demonstrated a robust financial position and strong growth trajectory.

Commenting on the payout, the Group Managing Director/CEO, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON, said:
“We are pleased to have paid this significant interim dividend to our valued shareholders. Our half-year results underscore our resilience and commitment to our stakeholders.

Based on the momentum achieved in H1, we are confident in our full-year outlook and expect to exceed shareholders’ expectations by year end.”

The substantial dividend reflects exceptional underlying performance, with Zenith Bank recording a 20% year-on-year increase in gross earnings, rising from N2.1 trillion to N2.5 trillion in H1 2025.

Interest income was a major contributor, growing 60%, from N1.1 trillion to N1.8 trillion, driven by strategic repricing of risk assets and effective treasury management.

The Bank’s total assets expanded to N31 trillion in June 2025, up from N30 trillion in December 2024, supported by a robust and well-structured balance sheet. Customer confidence remained strong, with deposits growing 7%, from N22 trillion to N23 trillion in June 2025.

Zenith Bank’s shareholders can be assured of the bank’s continued focus on delivering value and growth, underpinned by strong financial fundamentals and strategic initiatives.

The Bank’s consistent performance has earned it numerous accolades, including:

Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital for the sixteenth consecutive year in the 2025 Top 1000 World Banks Ranking by The Banker.

Nigeria’s Best Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025.

Bank of the Year (Nigeria) in The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards for 2020, 2022, and 2024.

Best Bank in Nigeria at the Global Finance World’s Best Banks Awards in 2020–2022, 2024, and 2025.

Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Nigeria in the Euromoney Awards 2023.

Listed in the World Finance Top 100 Global Companies in 2023.

Best Commercial Bank, Nigeria for five consecutive years (2021–2025) in the World Finance Banking Awards.

Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria in the International Banker 2023 and 2024 Banking Awards.

Best Corporate Governance Bank, Nigeria in the World Finance Corporate Governance Awards (2022–2025) and Best in Corporate Governance Financial Services Africa (2020–2023) by Ethical Boardroom.

Most Valuable Banking Brand in Nigeria in The Banker’s Top 500 Banking Brands (2020–2021).

Bank of the Year 2023–2025 at the BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.

Retail Bank of the Year (2020–2022, 2024–2025) at the BAFI Awards.

Best Commercial Bank, Nigeria and Best Innovation in Retail Banking, Nigeria in the International Banker 2022 Banking Awards.

Most Responsible Organisation in Africa, Best Company in Transparency and Reporting, and Best Company in Gender Equality and Women Empowerment at the SERAS CSR Awards Africa 2024.

Bank of the Year 2024 by ThisDay Newspaper and New Telegraph Newspaper.

Best in MSME Trade Finance, 2023 by Nairametrics.

Hybrid Offer adjudged ‘Rights Issue/Public Offer of the Year’ at the Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards 2025.