Champion Breweries posts 119% profit jump to US$1.31M in FY 2025
Champion Breweries has reported a sharp rise in profit and revenue for 2025, supported by improved efficiency, capital raising, and strategic expansion initiatives.
NIGERIA – Champion Breweries Plc has reported a profit after tax of N1.79 billion (US$1.31M) for the 2025 financial year, marking a 119 per cent increase compared to the previous year, driven by stronger revenue performance and improved operational efficiency.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors, Imo-Abasi Jacob, said the year represented a turning point in the company’s performance, as it transitioned from recovery to sustained growth.
“The year under review represents a defining phase in the company’s evolution. It is one in which Champion Breweries transitioned from a position of recovery to one of measurable growth, strengthened profitability and strategic repositioning,” Jacob said.
The company recorded a 43 per cent increase in revenue, rising to N29.80 billion (US$21.74M) in 2025, supported by what the chairman described as a margin-led growth strategy.
Jacob added that the company maintained positive momentum into the first quarter of 2026, with revenue increasing by 69 per cent year-on-year to N14.36 billion (US$10.48M).
Operating profit for the period rose to N3.02 billion (US$2.20M), reflecting improved efficiency and tighter cost control across operations.
Despite softer consumer demand and lower domestic sales volumes, the company reported a gross profit margin of 48 per cent, while profit after tax stood at N881 million in Q1 2026.
The chairman said the company’s successful Rights Issue significantly strengthened its capital base and enhanced investor participation.
“Our successful engagement with the capital market during the year was not only a strategic financing milestone but also a strong vote of confidence from shareholders and stakeholders in the future of Champion Breweries Plc,” he said.
Jacob said the company now operates from a more stable and resilient financial position, supported by stronger profitability and a clearer long-term strategy.
“Champion Breweries now operates from a more stable and resilient platform, characterised by improved profitability, a strengthened capital base and a clearer strategic direction,” he said. “The company is therefore better positioned to navigate future uncertainties and capitalise on emerging opportunities.”
Shareholders approved a dividend of seven kobo per share for the 2025 financial year, in line with the improved earnings performance.
The board also highlighted ongoing expansion plans, including the acquisition of a controlling stake in the Bullet brand portfolio, aimed at diversifying revenue streams and strengthening the company’s presence in higher-growth beverage categories.
Champion Breweries said the acquisition forms part of its broader strategy to expand beyond its traditional product base and build a more diversified beverage portfolio in the coming years.
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