Unilever Nigeria Plc has reported a significant improvement in its financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, posting a 44 per cent increase in revenue and doubling its profit after tax to ₦31 billion, the company said in its interim unaudited results.
The company’s turnover rose to ₦215 billion in 2025 from ₦150 billion in the same period in 2024, according to results published on January 27, 2026. Gross profit grew by 32 per cent to ₦90 billion, highlighting improved operational performance amid evolving economic conditions.
Managing Director Mr. Tobi Adeniyi attributed the strong full-year performance to strategic initiatives aimed at expanding market reach and enhancing operational efficiency.
“Our fourth-quarter performance and strong full-year outcome reflect the continued momentum from our route-to-market expansion, an increasingly agile and well-optimised operational structure, and the robust demand we are seeing across our iconic brands, including Knorr, Close Up, Pepsodent, Vaseline and Rexona,” he said.
Adeniyi noted that the company’s longstanding presence in Nigeria, with more than 100 years of manufacturing history, has underpinned resilience and growth in a competitive consumer market.
“With a proud heritage of more than 100 years of manufacturing in Nigeria, every product and every experience reflects our legacy of innovation and our unwavering commitment to quality,” he added.
Analysts say Unilever Nigeria’s performance reflects broader recovery trends in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, where companies are navigating inflationary pressures and shifting consumer demand by realigning distribution strategies and optimising cost structures.
Revenue expansion often stems from increased sales volumes, pricing adjustments, and deeper penetration of core product lines.
The doubling of profit after tax to ₦31 billion, up from ₦15 billion in 2024, underscores improved profitability amid sustained revenue growth. The result highlights the company’s ability to convert top-line gains into bottom-line outcomes despite macroeconomic challenges.
Unilever Nigeria’s performance may influence investor confidence in the Nigerian FMCG sector and signal improved corporate earnings among listed domestic manufacturers. Market watchers note that strong earnings can support share price performance and encourage reinvestment in product innovation and distribution networks.
The company’s results align with broader economic indicators showing gradual recovery in consumer spending and manufacturing activity, even as businesses adapt to fluctuating input costs and supply chain constraints.
Unilever Nigeria’s 2025 financial outcomes mark a notable corporate milestone, emphasising sustained growth potential in the local consumer goods market and highlighting its continued contribution to Nigeria’s industrial landscape.
