BREAKING: Zenith Bank posts N928.8 billion pre-tax profit as impairment charges fall 70.5%

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Verified Synthesis~68s readZenith Bank Group reported pre-tax profit of N928.80 billion for the nine months ended September 2026, up 1.24% from N917.41 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. Profit after tax: N675.83 billion (Down 11.56% YoY from N764.20 billion).
Context & Background
- ✦Net fee and commission income: N256.85 billion (Up 26.56% YoY from N202.94 billion).
Key Figures & Named Entities
2026:Zenith Bank Group reported pre-tax profit of N928.80 billion for the nine months ended September 2026, up 1.24% from N917.41 billion in the corresponding period of 2025.11.56%:However, a higher tax charge pushed profit after tax down 11.56% to N675.83 billion.2025:Key Highlights Figures below reflect consolidated results, with balance-sheet comparisons against September 2025.
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- Zenith Bank Group reported pre-tax profit of N928.80 billion for the nine months ended September 2026, up 1.24% from N917.41 billion in the corresponding period of 2025.
- Profit after tax: N675.83 billion (Down 11.56% YoY from N764.20 billion).
- Net fee and commission income: N256.85 billion (Up 26.56% YoY from N202.94 billion).
Key Facts:2026: Zenith Bank Group reported pre-tax profit of N928.80 billion for the nine months ended September 2026, up 1.24% from N917.41 billion in the corresponding period of 2025.11.56%: However, a higher tax charge pushed profit after tax down 11.56% to N675.83 billion.2025: Key Highlights Figures below reflect consolidated results, with balance-sheet comparisons against September 2025.$19: Nigerian Breweries clears N72.17 billion accumulated losses, moves closer to dividend resumptionOPay lists on NYSE, offers 16 million shares at $19 eachFirst HoldCo’s recoveries surge 1,503% to N94.31 billion Gross earnings: N2.87 trillion (Down 15.02% YoY from N3.37 trillion).
Editorial Excerpt
Zenith Bank Group reported pre-tax profit of N928.80 billion for the nine months ended September 2026, up 1.24% from N917.41 billion in the corresponding period of 2025.
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Zenith Bank Group reported pre-tax profit of N928.80 billion for the nine months ended September 2026, up 1.24% from N917.41 billion in the corresponding period of 2025.
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Zenith Bank Group reported pre-tax profit of N928.80 billion for the nine months ended September 2026, up 1.24% from N917.41 billion in the corresponding period of 2025.