Guinness Nigeria Sustains Growth Momentum in Q4 Amid Market Headwinds
Guinness Nigeria Plc has announced its unaudited financial results for the twelve months ending 30 June 2025, revealing a remarkable turnaround in performance despite a persistently challenging economic environment and a highly competitive market.
This announcement comes during a historic year for the company, as it marks 75 years of operation in Nigeria.It stated the achievement is a testament to the enduring strength of its brands, its people, and its dedication to brewing excellence.
In the period under review, the company achieved robust top-line growth, with revenue increasing by 65.8% to ₦496.6 billion, up from ₦299.5 billion in the previous year. Gross profit rose by 62.2% to ₦148.3 billion, while operating profit grew by 86.6% to ₦47.4 billion. Most notably, the company returned to profitability, posting a net profit after tax of ₦16.2 billion, in contrast to a loss of ₦54.7 billion recorded in FY24.
These results reflect Guinness Nigeria’s focused execution of its strategic priorities, disciplined cost management, and the resilience of its people and product portfolio.
Commenting on the performance, Professor Fabian Ajogwu, SAN, Chairman of the Board, said: “This strong turnaround demonstrates the quality of leadership, clarity of vision, and robust governance at Guinness Nigeria. As we celebrate 75 years of doing business in Nigeria, this performance underscores our long-standing resilience and commitment to creating value. The Board remains confident in the company’s long-term strategy and is dedicated to maintaining this momentum for our shareholders and stakeholders.”
Girish Sharma, Managing Director and CEO, added: “These results reflect our team’s focus, agility, and strong connection with our consumers. We have a clear ambition—to be one of the best performing, most trusted, and most respected consumer goods companies in Nigeria. That ambition drives us to build a high-performance organisation with an entrepreneurial spirit. While the external environment remains dynamic, we are confidently building on this momentum with purpose and resolve.”
Guinness Nigeria remains committed to delivering sustainable, long-term growth whilst continuing its legacy of enriching lives and communities across the country.