VFD Group Profit Surges After Strong Capital Strategy

VFD Group Plc has reported a major rise in profitability for the first half of 2026, supported by stronger investment performance and improved capital management. The unaudited financial results show that VFD Group profit increased significantly as the company moved from raising capital towards generating sustainable earnings from its investments.

The VFD Group financial results showed gross earnings of ₦53.71 billion, representing a 30.5 per cent year-on-year increase. Growth came mainly from the strength of the company’s investment portfolio, which remained the key driver of income during the period.

Profitability improved at a much faster rate than revenue. Profit Before Tax (PBT) climbed 98.4 per cent, while Profit After Tax (PAT) doubled by 100.8 per cent to ₦10.06 billion. The performance highlights the Group’s ability to turn revenue growth into stronger returns for shareholders and reinforces the progress behind VFD Group profit growth.

Investment and similar income increased by 30.2 per cent to ₦49.13 billion, accounting for 91.5 per cent of gross earnings. This result reflects the strength of the Group’s investment-led business model and its focus on effective capital allocation.

At the company level, VFD recorded even stronger improvements. Gross earnings rose 62.5 per cent to ₦23.87 billion, while PBT surged 295 per cent to ₦5.95 billion. PAT also grew 328 per cent to ₦5.03 billion, showing a clear improvement in profitability.

The company strengthened its balance sheet during the period, with shareholders’ funds more than doubling to ₦91.02 billion. Borrowings declined by 7 per cent to ₦116.18 billion, reflecting efforts to reduce debt and improve financial flexibility after the rights issue.

The Board also approved an interim dividend of 24 kobo per ordinary share, with a total payout of about ₦3.04 billion, showing confidence in the Group’s earnings quality and future growth prospects.

VFD Group managing director Nonso Okpala said, “The first half of 2026 performance demonstrates the value of disciplined execution in a market that continues to reward thoughtful execution.”

He added that the results confirmed the benefits of the rights issue, with improved earnings, reduced borrowing and stronger shareholder value.

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