Lafarge Africa Plc has reported its highest-ever quarterly performance, posting ₦268.63 billion in revenue and a ₦84.03 billion profit after tax for Q2 2025 — a 248% year-on-year profit surge. The cement giant also recorded a 153% boost in operating profit, credited to rising demand, improved production efficiencies, and a more stable naira environment that significantly reduced forex-related losses.
The performance reflects Lafarge’s agile adaptation to inflationary pressures, with the company executing cost-cutting strategies, market penetration, and robust supply chain coordination. Analysts suggest this may strengthen investor confidence in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, long viewed as vulnerable to policy inconsistencies and macroeconomic volatility.
Why it matters: Lafarge’s result signals industrial resilience and operational strength in a climate where many manufacturers are battling margin erosion and import dependencies. It positions the firm as a front-runner in Nigeria’s race toward local production dominance and sectoral self-reliance.
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