Eterna posts N5.88bn half-year profit



Eterna Plc has reported higher revenue and profitability for the second quarter and half-year ended June 30, 2026, driven by stronger operating performance across its businesses.The company’s unaudited consolidated financial results showed that revenue rose by 38 per cent to N217.31bn from N157.65bn in the corresponding period of 2025.Gross profit more than doubled to N15.99bn, while operating profit increased to N8.78bn from N2.34bn. Profit before tax rose by 389 per cent to N7.67bn from N1.57bn recorded in the corresponding period of 2025.Profit after tax increased to N5.88bn from N573.81m, while earnings per share improved to N2.69 from N0.44. The company also reported an improved financial position, with total assets standing at N82.75bn as of June 30, 2026.Related NewsVFD Group doubles profit to N10bn on investment gainsNAHCO grows profit by 22% to N14bn in H1Odu’a Investment inaugurates Kasali as group chairmanCash and bank balances increased to N20.36bn from N4.79bn as of December 31, 2025, while total liabilities declined to N51.22bn from N84.43bn. Total equity rose to N31.53bn from N7.77bn, reflecting stronger liquidity and capitalisation.Commenting on the results, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Jude Nwaulune, said, “These results demonstrate the strength of our business and the impact of disciplined execution across our operations. The significant improvement in profitability and financial position provides a solid foundation to advance our growth priorities.“The successful Rights Issue has further strengthened our balance sheet, resulting in a healthy leverage position, stronger equity and improved net assets. We remain focused on expanding our retail, aviation, lubricants and gas businesses, improving operational efficiency and customer experience, and delivering sustainable value to shareholders and other stakeholders.”The company said its full unaudited consolidated financial statements for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, are available on its website. The company’s unaudited consolidated financial results showed that revenue rose by 38 per cent to N217.31bn from N157.65bn in the corresponding period of 2025.Gross profit more than doubled to N15.99bn, while operating profit increased to N8.78bn from N2.34bn. Profit before tax rose by 389 per cent to N7.67bn from N1.57bn recorded in the corresponding period of 2025.Profit after tax increased to N5.88bn from N573.81m, while earnings per share improved to N2.69 from N0.44. The company also reported an improved financial position, with total assets standing at N82.75bn as of June 30, 2026.Related NewsVFD Group doubles profit to N10bn on investment gainsNAHCO grows profit by 22% to N14bn in H1Odu’a Investment inaugurates Kasali as group chairmanCash and bank balances increased to N20.36bn from N4.79bn as of December 31, 2025, while total liabilities declined to N51.22bn from N84.43bn. Total equity rose to N31.53bn from N7.77bn, reflecting stronger liquidity and capitalisation.Commenting on the results, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Jude Nwaulune, said, “These results demonstrate the strength of our business and the impact of disciplined execution across our operations. The significant improvement in profitability and financial position provides a solid foundation to advance our growth priorities.“The successful Rights Issue has further strengthened our balance sheet, resulting in a healthy leverage position, stronger equity and improved net assets. We remain focused on expanding our retail, aviation, lubricants and gas businesses, improving operational efficiency and customer experience, and delivering sustainable value to shareholders and other stakeholders.”The company said its full unaudited consolidated financial statements for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, are available on its website. Gross profit more than doubled to N15.99bn, while operating profit increased to N8.78bn from N2.34bn. Profit before tax rose by 389 per cent to N7.67bn from N1.57bn recorded in the corresponding period of 2025.Profit after tax increased to N5.88bn from N573.81m, while earnings per share improved to N2.69 from N0.44. The company also reported an improved financial position, with total assets standing at N82.75bn as of June 30, 2026.Related NewsVFD Group doubles profit to N10bn on investment gainsNAHCO grows profit by 22% to N14bn in H1Odu’a Investment inaugurates Kasali as group chairmanCash and bank balances increased to N20.36bn from N4.79bn as of December 31, 2025, while total liabilities declined to N51.22bn from N84.43bn. Total equity rose to N31.53bn from N7.77bn, reflecting stronger liquidity and capitalisation.Commenting on the results, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Jude Nwaulune, said, “These results demonstrate the strength of our business and the impact of disciplined execution across our operations. The significant improvement in profitability and financial position provides a solid foundation to advance our growth priorities.“The successful Rights Issue has further strengthened our balance sheet, resulting in a healthy leverage position, stronger equity and improved net assets. We remain focused on expanding our retail, aviation, lubricants and gas businesses, improving operational efficiency and customer experience, and delivering sustainable value to shareholders and other stakeholders.”The company said its full unaudited consolidated financial statements for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, are available on its website. Profit after tax increased to N5.88bn from N573.81m, while earnings per share improved to N2.69 from N0.44. The company also reported an improved financial position, with total assets standing at N82.75bn as of June 30, 2026.Related NewsVFD Group doubles profit to N10bn on investment gainsNAHCO grows profit by 22% to N14bn in H1Odu’a Investment inaugurates Kasali as group chairmanCash and bank balances increased to N20.36bn from N4.79bn as of December 31, 2025, while total liabilities declined to N51.22bn from N84.43bn. Total equity rose to N31.53bn from N7.77bn, reflecting stronger liquidity and capitalisation.Commenting on the results, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Jude Nwaulune, said, “These results demonstrate the strength of our business and the impact of disciplined execution across our operations. The significant improvement in profitability and financial position provides a solid foundation to advance our growth priorities.“The successful Rights Issue has further strengthened our balance sheet, resulting in a healthy leverage position, stronger equity and improved net assets. We remain focused on expanding our retail, aviation, lubricants and gas businesses, improving operational efficiency and customer experience, and delivering sustainable value to shareholders and other stakeholders.”The company said its full unaudited consolidated financial statements for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, are available on its website. Cash and bank balances increased to N20.36bn from N4.79bn as of December 31, 2025, while total liabilities declined to N51.22bn from N84.43bn. Total equity rose to N31.53bn from N7.77bn, reflecting stronger liquidity and capitalisation.Commenting on the results, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Jude Nwaulune, said, “These results demonstrate the strength of our business and the impact of disciplined execution across our operations. The significant improvement in profitability and financial position provides a solid foundation to advance our growth priorities.“The successful Rights Issue has further strengthened our balance sheet, resulting in a healthy leverage position, stronger equity and improved net assets. We remain focused on expanding our retail, aviation, lubricants and gas businesses, improving operational efficiency and customer experience, and delivering sustainable value to shareholders and other stakeholders.”The company said its full unaudited consolidated financial statements for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, are available on its website. Commenting on the results, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Jude Nwaulune, said, “These results demonstrate the strength of our business and the impact of disciplined execution across our operations. The significant improvement in profitability and financial position provides a solid foundation to advance our growth priorities.“The successful Rights Issue has further strengthened our balance sheet, resulting in a healthy leverage position, stronger equity and improved net assets. We remain focused on expanding our retail, aviation, lubricants and gas businesses, improving operational efficiency and customer experience, and delivering sustainable value to shareholders and other stakeholders.”The company said its full unaudited consolidated financial statements for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, are available on its website. “The successful Rights Issue has further strengthened our balance sheet, resulting in a healthy leverage position, stronger equity and improved net assets. We remain focused on expanding our retail, aviation, lubricants and gas businesses, improving operational efficiency and customer experience, and delivering sustainable value to shareholders and other stakeholders.”The company said its full unaudited consolidated financial statements for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, are available on its website. The company said its full unaudited consolidated financial statements for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, are available on its website.