Nestlé Nigeria Plc recorded its strongest operating cash flow in at least five years, as operational recovery and tighter working capital control helped push the company back to profitability after a steep loss the previous year.
Net cash generated from operations surged to N248.41 billion in the nine months to 2025, from N5.29 billion in the same period of 2024, reflecting stronger collections from distributors, inventory optimisation, and higher naira revenues following repeated price adjustments across key product lines.
The rebound coincided with a sharp turnaround in earnings. Profit for the period rose to N72.48 billion, compared with a loss of N184.27 billion a year earlier, supported by improved operating performance and reduced pressure from foreign-exchange losses.