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DAAR Communications Plc’s H1 2025 financial results continue to reflect a structurally weak operational model with persistent bottom-line losses, eroding investor confidence despite the company’s large asset base and historical significance in Nigeria’s media industry. While revenue showed modest growth year-on-year, rising costs, weak cost controls, and negative retained earnings reinforce a bearish investment outlook.

UPDC REIT continues to offer stable, inflation-resilient rental income and interest earnings, underpinned by a conservatively managed balance sheet. However, a lack of growth in distributable income and zero asset disposals in H1 2025 highlights a maturing portfolio with limited upside.

AXA Mansard reported solid balance sheet growth and resilience in its core insurance and investment business for H1 2025. However, a significant decline in profit before tax (-73% YoY) reflects a normalization from the one-off investment income spike in H1 2024.

Despite robust asset and revenue growth, LASACO Assurance Plc posted a significant decline in profitability in H1 2025, with a swing to pre-tax loss. This reflects rising cost pressure, particularly from insurance service expenses and reinsurance costs.

BUA Foods Plc H1/Q2- Strong Operating Momentum Amid Macroeconomic Volatility BUA Foods Plc delivered an impressive performance in H1 2025, showcasing significant growth in revenue and profit across both group and company levels, despite the macroeconomic headwinds and exchange rate volatility. The company's ability to maintain high margins and generate robust profits reinforces its position as a resilient player in Nigeria’s consumer goods and food manufacturing sector.

NGX Group Plc delivered a robust performance in H1 2025, posting profit after tax of ₦4.22 billion , representing a significant growth of 97% compared to ₦2.14 billion in H1 2024. This sharp rebound highlights the resilience of NGX’s diversified earnings streams and the strength of its capital market infrastructure business amidst recovering macroeconomic conditions.

Nigerian Breweries Plc has delivered a remarkable turnaround in H1 2025, swinging from a ₦85.2 billion loss in H1 2024 to an ₦88.4 billion profit. This performance reflects a combination of strong revenue growth, disciplined cost management, and sharply lower finance costs, positioning the company for a more stable and profitable future despite lingering macroeconomic pressures.

Nestlé Nigeria Plc has staged a remarkable recovery in H1 2025, reversing the prior year’s losses with impressive revenue and profit growth. A combination of robust top-line performance, margin expansion, and efficient cost control drove a swing from a ₦252.5 billion pre-tax loss in H1 2024 to an ₦88.4 billion profit in H1 2025.

Nascon Allied Industries Plc has posted a stellar financial performance for the first half of 2025, marking a robust turnaround story that underscores operational efficiency, margin expansion, and stronger investor value creation. With H1 2025 net profit surging by 222% YoY to ₦15.6 billion from ₦4.8 billion, Nascon’s recovery is not just a rebound but a compelling case for equity accumulation.