First HoldCo Past Earnings Performance
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First HoldCo has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 30.8%, while the Banks industry saw earnings growing at 36.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 33.3% per year. First HoldCo's return on equity is 7.1%, and it has net margins of 14.6%.
Key information
30.75%
Earnings growth rate
29.33%
EPS growth rate
| Banks Industry Growth | 30.44% |
| Revenue growth rate | 33.28% |
| Return on equity | 7.14% |
| Net Margin | 14.59% |
| Next Earnings Update | 28 Jul 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
First HoldCo Plc – Completion of ₦45 Billion Second Tranche Private Placement to Strengthen FirstBank’s Capital Base
Transaction Overview Author: Qudus Adebara (Research Analyst, DLM Capital Group) First HoldCo Plc has successfully completed the ₦45 billion second tranche of its ongoing ₦350 billion Private Placement Programme , having obtained all necessary approvals from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The capital raised will be injected into First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) as part of the bank’s capital restoration and balance sheet strengthening programme aimed at meeting regulatory requirements and supporting future growth initiatives.First HoldCo Plc Reports Strong Q1 2026 Earnings Growth Driven by Core Banking Expansion and Trading Income Recovery
Executive Summary Analyst: Qudus Adebara (Research Analyst, DLM Capital Group) First HoldCo Plc delivered a robust Q1 2026 performance, supported by strong growth in interest income, improved fee-based earnings, solid trading income recovery, and higher operating profitability. Gross earnings expanded significantly as interest income rose 13% YoY to ₦704.5 billion, driven primarily by growth in customer loans and strong yields across earning assets.Reports Sharp Earnings Decline in FY 2025 Amid Elevated Impairments, Trading Losses, and Rising Operating Costs Despite Strong Balance Sheet
Executive Summary Analyst: Qudus Adebara (Research Analyst) First HoldCo Plc delivered a significantly weaker financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, as elevated impairment charges, trading losses, and higher operating expenses offset strong growth in interest income and balance sheet expansion. Gross earnings remained resilient, supported by a 25% YoY increase in interest income to ₦2.99 trillion, driven by growth in customer lending and investment securities yields.FIRST HOLDCO PLC Q3 Result – Strong Earnings Delivery Anchored by Robust Net-Interest Income, Solid Fee Growth & Balance Sheet Strengthening
Executive Summary First HoldCo Plc delivered resilient performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, supported by solid earnings momentum across banking operations, strong net-interest income growth, and sustained fee-based income contribution. The Group demonstrated effective asset-liability management, improved credit cost discipline, and enhanced balance sheet strength despite FX market volatility and losses from discontinued operations.NOTIFICATION OF COMPLETION OF SALE OF FBNQUEST MERCHANT BANK LIMITED
Issuer: First HoldCo Plc Transaction Type: Divestment of Subsidiary Subject: Completion of Sale of 100% Ownership in FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited Buyer: EverQuest Acquisition LLP Regulatory Approval: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Transaction Update First HoldCo Plc has formally notified the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the investing public of the successful completion of its full divestment from FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited. This development follows the sale of 100% equity ownership in the merchant banking subsidiary to EverQuest Acquisition LLP , marking the conclusion of the transaction.First HoldCo Plc's performance for the half-year ended June 30, 2025 H1/Q2 Result
Recent valuationFirst HoldCo Plc's performance for the half-year ended June 30, 2025 H1/Q2 Result
First HoldCo Plc – Restructuring for Resilience Amid Capital and Governance Shifts Strategic Divestment and Ownership Realignment: Unwinding the SPV Structure First HoldCo’s plan to dispose of shares held via a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) marks a significant step in its broader capital restructuring and compliance drive , aimed at aligning with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) revised capital requirements. The recent transfer of a 25% stake to RC Investment Management Ltd., an SPV tied to Renaissance Capital, is being positioned as temporary , with a stated intention to divest these shares on-market.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How First HoldCo makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 1,653,719 | 241,359 | 605,535 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,468,071 | 140,455 | 585,116 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,951,384 | 589,686 | 595,431 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,781,239 | 579,904 | 503,337 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,717,129 | 620,522 | 450,438 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,730,092 | 657,284 | 428,790 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,584,691 | 594,588 | 381,926 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,336,600 | 478,870 | 327,699 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,192,266 | 460,195 | 266,729 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 912,355 | 306,266 | 237,203 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 776,770 | 276,733 | 192,833 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 713,252 | 263,866 | 168,671 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 567,939 | 151,217 | 167,653 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 531,672 | 134,541 | 150,491 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 588,203 | 199,759 | 165,836 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 554,959 | 167,896 | 164,318 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 537,631 | 166,220 | 160,299 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 501,102 | 149,777 | 159,255 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 385,432 | 60,842 | 140,580 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 392,968 | 76,908 | 131,588 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 367,669 | 67,375 | 127,446 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 375,722 | 73,848 | 126,947 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 379,658 | 70,398 | 127,537 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 372,933 | 69,581 | 127,163 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 382,505 | 70,401 | 128,431 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 366,381 | 62,297 | 130,409 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 349,078 | 59,185 | 121,607 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 342,973 | 52,601 | 123,290 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 335,206 | 57,386 | 119,870 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 325,115 | 57,769 | 113,447 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 298,185 | 47,785 | 112,122 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 296,222 | 52,411 | 108,989 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 289,543 | 47,474 | 104,514 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 290,372 | 49,102 | 103,709 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 252,846 | 22,044 | 101,004 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 242,658 | 12,908 | 101,132 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 243,446 | 14,473 | 102,485 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 241,180 | 19,020 | 101,646 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 228,776 | 8,222 | 100,198 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 218,992 | 11,534 | 92,217 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 228,913 | 13,903 | 96,409 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 240,332 | 15,797 | 99,917 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 321,581 | 78,494 | 103,471 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: FIRSTHOLDCO has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: FIRSTHOLDCO's current net profit margins (14.6%) are lower than last year (36.1%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: FIRSTHOLDCO's earnings have grown significantly by 30.8% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: FIRSTHOLDCO's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: FIRSTHOLDCO had negative earnings growth (-61.1%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Banks industry average (18.4%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: FIRSTHOLDCO's Return on Equity (7.1%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/20 04:03 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/17 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
First HoldCo Plc is covered by 10 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| null null | ARM Research |
| Jaap Meijer | Arqaam Capital Research Offshore S.A.L. |
| John Storey | BofA Global Research |