BUA Foods Reports Record 1.77 Trillion Naira Revenue and Proposes 115 Percent Dividend Increase

BUA Foods Plc reports 16% revenue growth to 1.77 trillion naira and proposes a record 28 naira dividend per share following strong 2025 financial performance.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 31, 2026, 7:20 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Press Release

Record Revenue Growth Amid Market Expansion

BUA Foods Plc has demonstrated remarkable financial resilience by posting an audited revenue of 1.77 trillion naira for the year ending December 31, 2025. This figure represents a 16 percent increase from the 1.53 trillion naira recorded in the previous fiscal year, highlighting the company’s ability to scale operations in a complex economic climate. According to the company, the growth was sustained by consistent demand across its diverse product portfolio, which includes essential commodities such as rice, flour, and sugar. The results indicate that the firm’s strategy of aggressive market penetration and capacity expansion is successfully capturing a larger share of the West African food market.

Shareholder Returns and Dividend Strategy

In a move that underscores its commitment to value creation, the Board of BUA Foods has proposed a dividend of 28 naira per share for the 2025 financial period. This proposal marks a 115 percent leap from the 13 naira per share distributed in 2024, representing a total commitment of 504 billion naira in payouts. Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu noted that this significant upward adjustment reflects the company’s internal strength and its dedication to rewarding investors. The final approval for this payout is expected to be granted by shareholders during the upcoming 2026 Annual General Meeting, signaling a period of high confidence in the firm’s liquid position.

Operational Efficiency and Supply Chain Optimization

The Managing Director, Ayodele Musibau Abioye, attributed the year’s success to a refined focus on end to end supply chain management and improved operational efficiencies. By optimizing cost structures, the company was able to maintain strong profitability despite the inflationary pressures affecting the broader Nigerian economy. According to Abioye, the integration of new capacities has allowed the firm to meet rising consumer demand while reducing the waste associated with logistics. This operational discipline is viewed as a cornerstone of the company’s ability to deliver consistent results, ensuring that revenue growth translates effectively into bottom line performance for the organization.