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  • Vitafoam Posts Major Profit Rebound as Consumer-Goods Earnings Surge

    Vitafoam Posts Major Profit Rebound as Consumer-Goods Earnings Surge

    2025-12-30 15:30:00

    According to Punch, Vitafoam Nigeria Plc recorded a sharp rebound in full-year performance, reporting net profit of about ₦14.54bn for the year ended September 2025, alongside stronger revenue and operating profit.

    The numbers reflect a consumer-goods firm navigating FX pressures, cost dynamics and price adjustments, with improved operating metrics helping lift the bottom line.

    Investors will watch how the company sustains margins amid inflation and currency volatility, including raw material sourcing and working-capital discipline.

    Premium Times reported profit “leaped more than fifteen times” and referenced a dividend and bonus-share plan. Nairametrics said the company’s pre-tax profit jumped “1,775% year-on-year,” also noting dividend/bonus actions.

    Echotitbits take: The key question is durability—was this driven by demand, pricing power, or a one-off cost/FX swing? Watch quarterly momentum, input-cost trends, and whether consumer spending holds up into Q1 2026.

    Source: The Punch — December 30, 2025 (https://punchng.com/vitafoam-posts-n14-5bn-profit-surge/)

    The Punch 2025-12-30

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  • PZ Cussons rebounds into profit as half-year results show a turnaround

    PZ Cussons rebounds into profit as half-year results show a turnaround

    Photo Credit: The Punch

    2025-12-24 07:11:00

    Reporting by PUNCH indicates PZ Cussons Nigeria returned to a strong profit position in its half-year results, reversing prior weakness and pointing to better pricing, improved margins, and tighter cost control.

    The interim numbers showed a notable lift in profitability, suggesting management is gaining traction on operational efficiency despite Nigeria’s tough consumer environment.

    If the trend holds, investors will watch for whether the profit is driven by sustainable volume recovery or largely by pricing and currency-linked effects—especially as purchasing power remains under strain.

    MarketScreener’s data summary of the filing notes: “For the six months, sales was NGN 127,902.6 million… Net income was NGN 21,428.3 million.” In the company’s NGX interim highlights, it lists: “Basic and diluted earnings per share (Naira) 5.17.”

    Echotitbits take: This is a snapshot of how consumer-goods firms are navigating inflation and FX pressures—reprice, optimize, and protect margins. Watch next for evidence of volume growth, not just margin expansion.

    Source: The Punch — December 24, 2025 (https://punchng.com/pz-posts-n21-4bn-half-year-profit/)

    The Punch 2025-12-24