Dangote Cement dividend has reached a historic milestone after shareholders approved a 50 per cent increase in the company’s annual payout, raising the dividend from N30 to N45 per share. The new distribution amounts to approximately N753.8 billion, representing the largest dividend payment in the company’s history and reinforcing its reputation as one of the Nigerian Exchange’s strongest dividend-paying companies.
The increased dividend comes on the back of Dangote Cement Plc’s robust financial performance for the 2025 financial year, reflecting sustained earnings growth, strong cash generation and disciplined execution of its long-term business strategy.
Shareholders approved the payout during the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), endorsing management’s proposal to reward investors after another year of solid financial results. The company said the record distribution demonstrates its continued commitment to creating long-term value for shareholders while maintaining financial discipline and investing for future growth.
Dangote Cement reported a landmark financial performance in 2025, with earnings per share rising to N59.86, highlighting the company’s operational resilience despite prevailing macroeconomic pressures.
The improved earnings performance was supported by efficient operations, strong execution across its businesses and healthy cash flows, enabling the company to increase returns to shareholders while maintaining a solid financial position. The latest Dangote Cement dividend also extends the company’s long-standing record of consistent shareholder rewards and strengthens its position among Nigeria’s leading listed companies.
Chairman of Dangote Cement, Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh, said the decision to increase the dividend reflects the company’s determination to reward shareholders for their continued confidence and loyalty. According to him, the company remains committed to delivering sustainable value while maintaining sound corporate governance and operational excellence.
“Our commitment remains to create sustainable value for all stakeholders. This significant increase in dividend demonstrates the strength of our business model, our disciplined approach to capital allocation, and our confidence in the future. We are grateful for the trust our shareholders have placed in us over the years and remain committed to delivering superior returns while maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance and operational excellence.”
Dangote Cement noted that its dividend track record continues to establish benchmarks within the Nigerian capital market, reflecting consistent profitability and prudent financial management. The company said its approach balances rewarding shareholders with maintaining adequate resources to support future expansion and operational growth across its markets.
Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Arvind Pathak, said the higher dividend was made possible by the company’s strong earnings capacity and healthy balance sheet. He explained that Dangote Cement remains focused on executing its pan-African expansion strategy while delivering sustainable returns to investors.
“The decision to increase our dividend by 50 per cent to N45 per share demonstrates the strength of Dangote Cement’s earnings capacity and cash generation capability. As we continue to execute our pan-African growth strategy, we remain committed to creating lasting value for our shareholders, investing in the future of the business, and supporting Africa’s industrial development. Our shareholders have stood by us throughout our journey, and we are delighted to reward that trust with another significant increase in returns.”
The record Dangote Cement dividend underscores the company’s confidence in its long-term growth prospects and reinforces its strategy of combining sustained business expansion with consistent shareholder value creation.
