Julius Berger Nigeria PLC has reported strong financial performance for the 2025 financial year, even as the construction giant prepares to hold its 56th yearly general meeting on June 18 in Abuja.

The company, in its latest yearly report, posted significant increases in revenue and profitability, underscoring what it described as a year of efficient project execution and sound financial management.

Revenue rose by 34.1 per cent compared to the N566.71 billion recorded in 2024, reflecting increased activity across its core business segments.

Profit before tax (PBT) also recorded a notable jump of 38.5 per cent, reaching N40.95 billion, up from N29.57 billion in the preceding year.

Net profit climbed to N30.17 billion, marking one of the company’s strongest performances in recent years, while earnings per share nearly doubled, increasing by 96 per cent to N18.69 from N9.54 in 2024.

On the back of the improved results, the Board of Directors has proposed a final dividend of N4.25 per share, translating to a total payout of N6.8 billion to shareholders, subject to approval at the AGM.

Julius Berger attributed the performance to sustained delivery across its four main operational segments: civil engineering, building construction, services and diversification. During the year, the firm executed several major infrastructure and building projects across the country, further strengthening its position as a leading engineering construction company.

In a strategic move to expand its footprint beyond Nigeria, the company also established a new subsidiary in the Republic of Benin, signalling its entry into the broader West African market.

The expansion is expected to open new opportunities and drive future growth.

The company also took steps to streamline its operations and focus on its core business.

In September 2025, it approved the leasing of its cashew processing facility in Epe, Lagos state, to a specialist operator. The move is aimed at ensuring the facility’s continued productivity while allowing Julius Berger to concentrate its resources on its primary engineering and construction activities.

Looking ahead, the company remains optimistic about its growth prospects, given its strong financial position and technical expertise as key drivers for securing new projects both in Nigeria and regionally.