Stanbic IBTC sees major profit surge and higher revenue
Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has announced a significant boost in its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025. The group reported a substantial increase in both profit and total income, driven by higher fee, commission, and trading revenues. Stanbic IBTC also saw notable growth in net interest income and basic earnings per share. The company attributed the rise in operating expenses mainly to increased staff and administrative costs.
TLDR
- Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc posted a group profit of N381bn for the year ended 31 December 2025, up 68% from N225.3bn in 2024.
- Total income rose to N896bn, a 38% increase from N647bn the previous year, boosted by fee and commission revenue of N230.2bn.
- Trading revenue reached N77bn, up 33% year-on-year, while net interest income jumped to N585bn, a 43% rise from N410.5bn in 2024.
- Operating expenses grew to N330bn, up 35% from N244bn, mainly due to higher staff and administrative costs.
- In Q4 alone, Stanbic IBTC posted a profit of N101.2bn, a 652% increase from N13.4bn in Q4 2024, with basic earnings per share rising to 2,368 kobo from 1,710 kobo.
