By Naija247news Business Desk | 31 October 2025
Lagos – Aradel Holdings Plc has posted a remarkable financial performance for the nine months ending September 30, 2025, driven by robust revenue growth, strategic joint venture gains, and effective cost management. The company’s latest figures show a strong rebound and an upward trajectory that has investors optimistic.
Revenue and Profit Growth
Aradel Holdings recorded a 42.7% increase in revenue to ₦538.8 billion from ₦377.6 billion in the same period last year. The surge in top-line performance was largely supported by increased operational output and strategic expansion across its core business segments.
Gross profit rose modestly by 11.4% to ₦234.7 billion, reflecting a higher cost of sales which jumped 82.3% to ₦304.1 billion. Despite the higher production costs, the company maintained a healthy gross margin of 43.6%.
Operational Efficiency and Other Income
The company’s other income swung positively to ₦14.0 billion from a loss of ₦16.6 billion in 9M 2024, highlighting strong non-core business performance. General and administrative expenses rose sharply by 223% to ₦81.2 billion, largely due to strategic investments in infrastructure and workforce expansion.
Operating profit remained steady at ₦167.5 billion, while net profit surged by 121.7% to ₦245.1 billion, translating to a basic earnings per share of ₦55.9 versus ₦25.4 in 9M 2024.
Joint Ventures and Finance Costs
A standout highlight was the company’s share of profit from joint ventures, which skyrocketed 489.9% to ₦139.2 billion, underscoring Aradel’s strategic partnerships and investment acumen.
Net finance costs increased to ₦6.0 billion, reflecting rising borrowing costs amid Nigeria’s 27% Monetary Policy Rate and 18.02% inflation as of September 2025. Nevertheless, the company’s strong operational performance more than offset these pressures.
Balance Sheet and Capital Structure
As at September 30, 2025, Aradel’s total assets stood at ₦1.96 trillion, up 11.9% from the previous year. Notable growth was seen in investments in associates, which rose 38.6% to ₦679.3 billion. Cash and cash equivalents remained strong at ₦411.8 billion, providing ample liquidity for ongoing operations.
The company’s total liabilities increased 32.9% to ₦459.6 billion, primarily due to higher borrowings to support expansion. Shareholders’ equity grew 6.7% to ₦1.50 trillion, maintaining a solid capital base.
Market Performance and Dividend
Aradel Holdings shares currently trade at ₦782, with a 52-week high/low of ₦869/₦401.1. The company declared an interim dividend of ₦10 per share, payable to shareholders on 28 November 2025, signaling management’s commitment to delivering shareholder value.
Outlook
Aradel Holdings’ 9M performance positions the company strongly for the full-year 2025 results. Analysts note that continued strategic partnerships, prudent cost management, and operational efficiency are likely to sustain growth in revenue and profitability, even amid macroeconomic headwinds.
Source: Aradel Holdings Plc Financials, Cowry Research
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Reporting by Naija247news in Lagos, Nigeria.
