Unilever Ghana declares GH¢62.5m Dividend for 2025
Unilever Ghana PLC has approved a final dividend of GH¢1.00 per share, resulting in a total shareholder payout of GH¢62.5 million, following endorsement by shareholders at the company’s 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 5 June 2026.
The dividend announcement follows a year of strong financial performance for the consumer goods manufacturer, which reported profit after tax of GH¢96 million for the 2025 financial year, up significantly from GH¢58 million recorded in 2024.
The company attributed the improved earnings performance to enhanced operational efficiency, disciplined cost management, sustained consumer demand across its product portfolio and effective execution of its commercial strategies.
The latest dividend represents one of the largest cash returns to shareholders in recent years and underscores management’s confidence in the company’s financial position and future growth prospects.
Addressing shareholders after the AGM, Board Chairman Charles Boakye Nimako highlighted the company’s longstanding commitment to rewarding investors through consistent dividend growth.
“On the dividend side, if you look at the historical performance over the last five or even 10 years, Unilever has always increased its dividend year on year. This year, the increase was quite substantial, about 67 per cent compared to the previous year. You don’t get many companies that do that, and Unilever has done it,” he said.
According to Mr Nimako, the company’s strong results were driven by continued investments in brand development, effective market execution and the commitment of its employees.
“The things that we are doing, our execution in the trade, our brand support and our people give me confidence and hope that our performance will only improve in terms of profitability,” he stated.
Beyond profitability, Unilever Ghana also strengthened its cash position during the year, generating more than GH¢200 million in cash flows. The chairman explained that the strong liquidity position enabled the company to reward shareholders while maintaining sufficient resources to fund future business expansion.
“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,” he explained.
He stressed that management remains focused on balancing shareholder returns with the long-term capital requirements of the business.
“At the end of the day, we have to balance the two, how much cash we need to manage the business and how much we need to give to shareholders,” he said.
Mr Nimako further assured investors that improved business performance in the years ahead would translate into stronger shareholder rewards.
“I can assure you that as we become more successful and generate more cash, the dividend going to shareholders will increase,” he added.
Market observers say the company’s latest financial results demonstrate the resilience of its business model and the effectiveness of management’s strategy in navigating a challenging operating environment. The performance is also expected to reinforce investor confidence in the company’s long-term earnings potential.
As one of the most established consumer goods manufacturers listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange, Unilever Ghana continues to maintain a strong presence in the market through a portfolio of widely recognised household and personal care brands.
Shareholders at the AGM commended the board and management for delivering stronger earnings and maintaining a consistent dividend policy despite prevailing economic headwinds.
The latest payout further strengthens Unilever Ghana’s position among the Ghana Stock Exchange’s leading dividend-paying companies and signals management’s confidence in sustaining growth, profitability and value creation for shareholders.
