Shareholders of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) have approved a $40 million dividend payout for the 2025 financial year after the banking group posted its strongest financial performance in recent years.
The dividend, equivalent to 0.16 US cents per share, marks Ecobank’s first shareholder payout since 2022, reflecting renewed confidence in the bank’s financial strength and long-term growth strategy.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, Ecobank recorded a profit before tax of $801 million, representing a 21% increase compared to the previous year. The group’s net revenue rose by 17% to $2.45 billion, while its pre-provision, pre-tax operating profit climbed 29% to $1.265 billion.
Speaking at the Annual General Meeting in Lomé, Board Chairman Papa Ndiaye said the return to dividend payments reflects the resilience of Ecobank’s pan-African business model and the success of its recovery strategy.
“Our strong 2025 performance has enabled us to reward shareholders once again. This achievement demonstrates the strength of our diversified African footprint and the dedication of our workforce,” he said.
Ecobank Group CEO Jeremy Awori also credited the performance to the bank’s Growth, Transformation and Returns (GTR) strategy, noting that the institution continues to strengthen payments, trade and financial services across its 34 African markets.
The bank also maintained a strong capital adequacy ratio of 16.7%, comfortably above regulatory requirements, while achieving a record-low cost-to-income ratio of 48.3%, highlighting improved operational efficiency.
The latest results reinforce Ecobank’s position as one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, with management expressing confidence in sustaining growth and delivering long-term value to shareholders.
Source: Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI)
