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By Kingsley Ani<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dangote Cement Plc has increased its dividend by 50 percent from N30 to N45 per share, translating to a record N753.8 billion payout approved by shareholders at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The distribution follows the company’s 2025 financial performance, during which earnings per share rose to N59.86. Emmanuel Ikazoboh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dangote Cement Plc, said: “This significant increase in dividend demonstrates the strength of our business model, our disciplined approach to capital allocation, and our confidence in the future.” Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Cement Plc, Arvind Pathak, added: “The decision to increase our dividend by 50 percent to N45 per share demonstrates the strength of Dangote Cement’s earnings capacity and cash generation capability.”<\/p>\n

DECISION HIGHLIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n

The record dividend reinforces Dangote Cement’s position as a benchmark income stock, strengthening investor confidence in Nigeria’s listed equities despite a challenging macroeconomic environment.<\/p>\n

DECISION MEMO<\/strong><\/p>\n

The most immediate consequence of the dividend increase is the strengthening of the Nigerian Exchange’s investment proposition. At a time when investors continue to balance fixed-income returns against equity risk, Dangote Cement’s record distribution reinforces the value of fundamentally strong companies with consistent earnings and cash generation.<\/p>\n

The payout also signals management’s confidence in the company’s future earnings trajectory. Companies rarely commit to materially higher dividends unless they believe future cash flows can sustain shareholder distributions alongside expansion plans. Consequently, the increase serves as both a reward for existing investors and a market signal regarding management’s expectations for long-term business performance.<\/p>\n

Ikazoboh linked the decision to shareholder value creation, stating: “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.”<\/p>\n

Pathak said the higher distribution remains consistent with the company’s long-term expansion strategy: “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.” He noted that Dangote Cement commissioned a 3 million tonnes per annum grinding plant in C\u00f4te d’Ivoire in 2025, increasing installed capacity to 55 million tonnes per annum across 11 African countries, while maintaining its target of 80 million tonnes per annum by 2030.<\/p>\n

Beyond shareholder returns, the development strengthens confidence in Nigeria’s capital market by demonstrating that large listed companies can simultaneously finance expansion, maintain strong balance sheets and deliver increasing cash returns to investors.<\/p>\n

DATA BOX<\/strong><\/p>\n