GTCO Plc Reports Record N1.266 Trillion Pre-Tax Profit for 2024

March 28, 2025

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GTCO 2024 financial results

Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Plc has announced its 2024 full-year financial results, reporting a pre-tax profit of N1.266 trillion, a 107.8% year-on-year (YoY) increase from N609.3 billion in 2023. This marks the highest profit in the bank’s history.

The financial statements also show a surge in gross earnings, which rose by 81.07% to N2.148 trillion from N1.186 trillion a year earlier. This strong performance underscores GTCO’s dominance in the banking sector despite economic challenges.

GTCO 2024 Financial Results: Key Highlights

GTCO’s financial report reveals significant growth across multiple metrics, with strong gains in interest income and net profit.

  • Gross earnings: N2.148 trillion (+81.07% YoY)
  • Interest income: N1.342 trillion (+143.63% YoY)
  • Interest expense: N283.215 billion (+148.31% YoY)
  • Net interest income: N1.059 trillion (+142.41% YoY)
  • Impairment charges: N136.662 billion (+32.74% YoY)
  • Net interest income after impairment: N921.924 billion (+176.24% YoY)
  • Net fees and commission income: N189.711 billion (+73.37% YoY)
  • Profit after tax: N1.017 trillion (+88.4% YoY)
  • Basic EPS: N35.44 (+85.84% YoY)
  • Total assets: N14.796 trillion (+52.67% YoY)
  • Customer deposits: N10.013 trillion (+44.78% YoY)
  • Shareholders’ fund: N2.712 trillion (+83.60% YoY)

Strong Interest Income Boosts GTCO 2024 Financial Results

Interest income was a major driver of GTCO’s impressive earnings, contributing over 62% of total revenue in 2024. However, there was a shift in its composition.

  • Income from loans and advances increased by 73% YoY, but its share of total interest income dropped from 54.88% in 2023 to 38.91% in 2024.
  • Investment in securities surged by 230.15% to N582.856 billion, now accounting for 43.44% of interest income.

Despite a sharp rise in interest expenses—up 148.31% to N283.215 billion—GTCO’s net interest income still grew significantly. This indicates that higher yields on investment securities outpaced the cost of deposits.

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GTCO Declares N8.03 Dividend as Profits Soar

In line with its record-breaking results, GTCO announced a final dividend of N7.03 per share, payable on April 24, 2025. This brings the total dividend for 2024 to N8.03 per share, reflecting a 151% increase from the previous year.

The increase in dividend payout aligns with the bank’s strong retained earnings, which rose by 127.55% YoY to N1.320 trillion.

Other Income and Fees Support Bottom-Line Growth

Beyond interest income, net fees and commission income played a crucial role in boosting profits. The bank generated:

  • N56 billion from electronic-related fees
  • N32 billion from account maintenance charges
  • N34.8 billion from foreign exchange commissions

Additionally, GTCO recorded a fair value gain of N517.500 billion on financial instruments, compared to N367.266 billion in 2023.

GTCO Maintains Strong Liquidity and Asset Growth

GTCO’s total assets expanded by 52.67% YoY, reaching N14.796 trillion. Meanwhile, customer deposits increased significantly to N10.013 trillion, driven by strong deposit mobilization strategies.

Although this growth signals financial strength, it also means higher costs for retaining deposits, given the rise in interest rates and competition for funding.

Conclusion: GTCO Continues to Lead the Banking Sector

GTCO’s 2024 financial results reinforce its position as one of Nigeria’s most profitable banks. With record-breaking earnings, strong growth in interest income, and rising shareholder value, the bank remains a key player in the financial sector.

As the company moves forward, its ability to balance interest income growth with deposit costs will be crucial in sustaining profitability.

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