Guinness Nigeria Plc has crossed a historic threshold on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), opening trading with a market capitalisation of ₦1.093 trillion—its highest valuation in 76 years of operations.
The milestone reflects a sustained bullish run in the company’s shares, driven by strong investor demand and a significant earnings recovery that has reshaped market sentiment.
According to NGX trading data, Guinness Nigeria opened at ₦499 per share, extending a rally that saw a 7.80% gain in the previous trading session. Early market activity pointed to continued buying pressure, signaling that investor optimism remains firmly intact.
The company’s valuation has surged steadily in recent weeks, rising from about ₦1.01 trillion on April 10, 2026, with an enterprise value of approximately ₦1.05 trillion. By April 12, 2026, the stock had closed at ₦462.90, reinforcing a strong upward trajectory and sustained confidence in its outlook.
Analysts describe the ₦1 trillion milestone as a major market re-rating, fueled by improved fundamentals and a clear turnaround in financial performance over the past 18 months.
For the period ended December 31, 2025, Guinness Nigeria reported revenue of ₦730.80 billion, while gross profit surged by 152% to ₦230.48 billion, reflecting stronger margins and improved operational efficiency.
More significantly, the company returned to profitability, posting a net profit after tax of ₦41.16 billion after a previous loss-making position—an outcome that marked a major turnaround in its financial trajectory.
Chairman, Prof. Fabian Ajogwu, described the achievement as a defining moment for the company, crediting ongoing transformation efforts, disciplined execution, and strategic reforms for the improved performance.
He noted that the period under review marked a key phase in the company’s evolution, including its transition to a December 31 financial year-end and its first full audited cycle under its current ownership structure.
Ajogwu added that the performance underscores the resilience of the business, strength of its brands, and renewed confidence from investors, while reaffirming commitment to governance, sustainability, and long-term value creation.
He further stated that growth has been driven by revenue expansion, portfolio optimisation, cost discipline, innovation, and improved distribution capabilities, alongside a stronger focus on premiumisation and consumer-centric strategies.
Looking ahead, Guinness Nigeria said it will continue to pursue growth through innovation, portfolio expansion, and disciplined capital allocation aimed at delivering sustainable shareholder returns.
