Unilever Ghana Declares GH¢1.00 Final Dividend as Profit Jumps 65%

Unilever Ghana PLC has announced a final dividend of GH¢1.00 per share for the 2025 financial year after reporting a sharp increase in profit and stronger cash generation, reinforcing investor confidence in one of Ghana’s leading consumer goods companies.

ACCRA, Ghana — Unilever Ghana PLC has declared a final dividend of GH¢1.00 per share, representing a total shareholder payout of approximately GH¢62.5 million, following approval at the company’s 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM). The dividend announcement comes after a strong financial year in which the fast-moving consumer goods company reported a significant increase in profitability and cash generation. According to the company’s audited results, profit after tax rose to approximately GH¢96 million in 2025 from about GH¢58 million the previous year, representing growth of more than 65 per cent.

Management attributed the improved performance to stronger operational efficiency, resilient consumer demand, disciplined cost management and continued investment in key brands across the Ghanaian market. Speaking on the sidelines of the AGM, Board Chairman Charles Boakye Nimako said the company remained focused on balancing shareholder returns with long-term business growth. He noted that Unilever Ghana had consistently increased dividend payments over recent years and expressed confidence that future performance would support continued value creation for investors.

The company generated more than GH¢200 million in cash during the financial year, providing flexibility to reward shareholders while retaining resources for reinvestment, capital improvements and strategic initiatives.

“We generated cash of over GH¢200 million. We are sharing GH¢62 million with shareholders, but there is also cash that we need to keep for reinvestment into the business, capital improvements and other strategic initiatives,” Mr Nimako said.

Managing Director Chris Wulf-Caesar said the company’s performance reflected improved macroeconomic stability and the resilience of its portfolio of household and personal care brands. He highlighted brands including Pepsodent, Vaseline, Lifebuoy, Comfort and Omo as key contributors to growth.

According to financial statements referenced by the company, revenue increased to approximately GH¢1.04 billion in 2025 from about GH¢930 million a year earlier, while gross profit rose substantially as operational performance improved. Cash and bank balances also strengthened significantly during the period.

Unilever Ghana also reported continued progress in its sustainability and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The company said it supported more than 200 agents through entrepreneurship programmes in Northern Ghana and collected over 600 tonnes of plastic waste during the year under review.

Industry analysts say the dividend declaration underscores investor confidence in Unilever Ghana’s financial position despite economic pressures that have affected businesses across multiple sectors in recent years. The payout is among the most significant shareholder returns announced on the Ghana Stock Exchange this year.

With a strengthened balance sheet, growing revenues and robust cash generation, Unilever Ghana says it remains focused on sustainable growth while continuing to deliver value to shareholders and consumers.

Why It Matters

The dividend announcement signals confidence in Ghana’s consumer goods sector and highlights the resilience of listed companies despite recent economic challenges. Strong earnings, healthy cash reserves and sustained brand performance position Unilever Ghana as one of the stronger-performing companies on the Ghana Stock Exchange.