Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc recorded a 52 percent rise in after-tax profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, supported by sustained growth in its corporate banking division, improved net interest income, and a disciplined cost management strategy.
According to the unaudited interim financial statements released on October 24, 2025, group profit after tax rose to N278.5 billion, up from N182.9 billion in the corresponding period of 2024. Earnings per share during the period rose to N1,731 kobo from N1,390 kobo.
Stanbic IBTC’s Corporate and Investment Banking segment remained the main driver of profitability, with total income soaring to N408.5 billion from N248.0 billion in 9M of 2024. The segment’s net interest income grew 148 percent, reflecting increased lending to blue-chip corporates and government entities, as well as strong performance in global markets and trade finance.