Lafarge Africa hits N1.1trn revenue milestone as profits surge by 173%

Lafarge Africa Plc has achieved a transformative financial milestone, crossing the ₦1 trillion revenue threshold for the first time in its corporate history.

The cement giant reported a 53% surge in net sales for the 2025 fiscal year, rising from ₦696.8 billion to a record ₦1.1 trillion.

This landmark performance was accompanied by an explosive growth in profitability, with Profit After Tax (PAT) jumping by 173% to reach ₦273 billion, compared to ₦100.1 billion in the preceding year.

The company’s bottom-line success was underpinned by a 170% increase in Profit Before Tax, which rose to ₦411.3 billion.

CEO of Lafarge, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi attributed these historic gains to the effective execution of a 4-point strategy focused on plant reliability, operational efficiency, and aggressive cost optimization.

Operating profit more than doubled to ₦392 billion, as the company benefitted from strong volume growth and enhanced plant stability across its production facilities.

Shareholders are also set to benefit from this exceptional performance, with Earnings Per Share (EPS) rising from ₦6.22 to ₦17, representing a 173% increase.

Moving forward, Lafarge Africa remains committed to its green growth agenda, deepening its footprint in low-carbon building solutions such as ECOPlanet and EcoCrete. This record-breaking year marks a significant turning point for the organization as it continues to drive value in a competitive and evolving macroeconomic landscape.