Lafarge Africa delivered stellar results for the Half Year (H1) 2025 period, with profit after tax surging 352% to N132.67 billion, while net sales hit N517 billion.
The increase in sales was fueled by improved volumes, on the back of enhanced plant stability, while Lafarge Africa profit was strengthened by the relative stability of the Naira as the prior year was heavily impacted by FX losses.
Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, CEO of Lafarge Africa, said:
“Looking ahead and mindful of the ever-evolving macroeconomic conditions, we are confident in our ability to continue to deliver value by focusing on our strategic priorities, while leveraging innovation and green growth, in line with our sustainability ambitions. I am deeply grateful to our exceptional team, valued customers, and loyal stakeholders for their unwavering contributions and support of Lafarge Africa. Despite the challenging macroeconomic environment, your commitment continues to inspire us and strengthen our confidence in the future.”
Lafarge Africa in its outlook said the Nigerian Infrastructure and Construction Sector is projected to sustain its growth trajectory despite challenges posed by macroeconomic activities on purchasing power., adding that:
“Consequently, we uphold a positive outlook for the latter part of 2025, anticipating that the market will maintain a growth rate consistent with the trend from the first half of the year. We will continue to capitalize on volume opportunities across our markets while diligently managing our costs.”
Lafarge Africa profit in H1, 2025 is already 32.6% larger than its full-year (FY) 2024 profit of N100.14 billion.
Lafarge Africa stock is up 237% in the past year and closed trading at N114 per share on Monday July 21, 2025. The cement maker has a market capialisation of N1.86 trillion ($1.54 billion).
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