Jaiz Bank shares surge 75% on strong FY2025 results
Jaiz Bank Plc shares surged 75.37% month-to-date on the Nigerian Exchange, hitting N14.37 pre-market on 26 February 2026. The rally follows the bank's unaudited FY2025 results showing a N31.3 billion pre-tax profit, up 28.43% YoY. Quarter-to-date, the stock climbed over 200% from N4.55 to N14, marking its strongest quarter ever. Heavy monthly trading activity supports the rally, with 354 million shares exchanged so far, nearing January's 373 million. FY2025 highlights include N52 billion investment income (up 18%), N45.9 billion financing income (up 43%), and N31.3 billion pre-tax profit. The bank distributed N26.8 billion to investors, leaving N70.6 billion as mudarib income. Total assets grew 19% to N1.2 trillion, with Sukuk investments forming the largest portion at N489.4 billion. Investors seized a N8 pullback as a buying opportunity, reinforcing bullish momentum.