By Peter Egwuatu
FirstHoldCo Plc has recorded an outstanding financial performance for the half year ended June 30th, 2026, H1’26, as its profit before tax, PBT rose by 83.5% to N653.5 billion from N356.15 billion in the same period 2024.
The company recorded gross earnings of N1.93 trillion, representing a 16.7% year-on-year increase from N1.65 trillion recorded in 2024 , while operating income grew by 25.8% to N1.38 trillion.
This result, according to the financial statement released on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX reflects that Non-interest income rose to N497.1 billion.
This performance underscores the strength of the Group’s franchise, the quality of its earnings, and the benefits of the strategic decisions taken over the past year. The performance builds on the strong momentum established in the first quarter of 2026 and signals a defining shift in FirstHoldCo’s journey from recovery and repositioning to disciplined growth, greater efficiency, and sustainable value creation.
