By Boakye Stephen, Kumasi, Ghana | Reporting for Ghanaian News, Canada | June 6, 2026
Shareholders of Ecobank Group have approved a $40 million dividend payout, marking the bank’s first dividend distribution since 2022.
The decision was taken during the Group’s Annual General Meeting in Lomé, Togo, following strong financial results for the 2025 fiscal year.
Ecobank reported a Profit Before Tax of $801 million, representing a 21 percent increase over the previous year, while net revenues rose to $2.45 billion.
The Group’s capital adequacy ratio stood at 16.7 percent, exceeding regulatory requirements and supporting management’s decision to resume shareholder returns.
“This $40 million dividend is a direct reflection of the resilience of our unrivalled pan-African model, institutional maturity and our staff’s skill and discipline,” said Group Chairman Papa Madiaw Ndiaye.
The dividend approved amounts to 0.16 US cents per share.
Commentary | Boakye Stephen
The return of dividend payments is being viewed as a sign of confidence in Ecobank’s financial position. Analysts suggest the performance may strengthen investor sentiment and reinforce the bank’s position within Africa’s competitive banking sector.
