Lafarge Africa Plc has reported a record-breaking performance for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, crossing the N1 trillion revenue mark and posting triple-digit growth in profit before tax. The cement manufacturer recorded revenue of N1.066 trillion in 2025, representing a 53 per cent increase from N696.8 billion in 2024. Profit before tax surged by 170 per cent to N411.3 billion, compared with N152.3 billion in the previous year. Profit after tax rose by 173 per cent to N273.1 billion from N100.1 billion in 2024, while operating profit more than doubled to N392.1 billion, up 103 per cent from N193.0 billion. Operating margin improved to 37 per cent from 28 per cent in the prior year, reflecting stronger cost efficiency and improved plant stability. Earnings per share incre...