Author: Gilbert Ayoola
Deap Capital Management & Trust Plc- Deepening Decline Amid Market Confusion In its recently released unaudited financial report for Q1 2025, Deap Capital Management & Trust Plc (DEAPCAP) presented another troubling quarter of negative performance across virtually all key financial metrics. The figures paint a dire picture for the embattled company, further compounding concerns about its long-term viability as a going concern. Yet, what has puzzled investors and market watchers alike is the apparent disconnect between these dismal numbers and the sporadic upward movement in the company’s stock price on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). Deap Capital’s Q1 2025 numbers revealed…
Stocks Trading at 52-Week Highs on Renew Market Confidence The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) delivered a resounding show of strength on Thursday, May 8, 2025, as a bullish wave sent several stocks soaring to fresh 52-week highs. As local and foreign investors scramble to reposition portfolios in anticipation of stronger market returns, the equities market is witnessing renewed momentum, with selected stocks outperforming amid positive sentiment, strong earnings, and sectoral tailwinds. Leading the charge during the day’s trading session were standout performances from a blend of industrial, consumer, healthcare, and logistics stocks — a telling sign that investor confidence is broadening…
MRS Oil Nigeria Explosive Growth amidst Margin Pressures MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, operating in the downstream oil and gas sector has achieved over the past five years. Yet, behind the striking top line growth lies a more complex narrative—a story of soaring sales, strained margins, and profitability pressures. This comprehensive 5-year trend analysis peels back the layers of MRS Oil’s financial performance, offering insights into its strategic shifts, operational challenges, and the road ahead. In terms of revenue, MRS Oil has posted nothing short of an extraordinary trajectory. From a modest N30 billion in Q1 2021, the company’s revenue surged…
Beta Glass Beats Estimates, EPS Spikes by 594% in Q1 In testament to operational efficiency and market resilience, Beta Glass Plc earnings per share soared by more than 594% year on year to N16.66 for the first quarter of 2025. The glass manufacturing giant posted significant growth across all key financial metrics, showcasing remarkable momentum that reinforces investor confidence and underpins a bullish outlook for the year. Beta Glass recorded a staggering 69% increase in net sales, rising to N41.16 billion from N24.31 billion in Q1 2024. This impressive growth is attributed to increased demand for packaging solutions across its…
CWG Powers Q1 Earnings with AI, Tech Solutions Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) has once again demonstrated its strong market position and strategic resilience with an impressive unaudited financial result for the first quarter of 2025. The company’s continued alignment with global technological advancements and the surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) solutions played a central role in the substantial year-on-year growth reported during the review period. CWG’s revenue for Q1 2025 surged to N15.32 billion, representing a remarkable 82.8% increase from the N8.38 billion recorded in the same quarter of 2024. This performance reflects the company’s growing market share in…
Aradel Holdings Q1 Earnings Soared Amidst Rising Costs Aradel Holdings Plc delivered an impressive yet complex performance in its unaudited Q1 2025 financial report, reflecting both robust revenue growth and increasing cost pressures. For investors and analysts alike, the company’s numbers paint a picture of a firm aggressively scaling operations, optimising financial assets, and grappling with the inevitable costs of expansion. The headline figure that caught market attention was the near-doubling of revenue to N199.87 billion, up from N101.16 billion in Q1 2024—a remarkable 97% year-on-year increase. This surge was primarily fuelled by higher sales volumes, reflecting Aradel’s strengthened position…
Legend Internet Listing—Why Stock Buy Makes Sense The recent listing of Legend Internet Plc on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) marks a significant milestone for the broadband and digital services provider. Trading under the ticker “LEGENDINT”, the company debuted on April 24, 2025, closing its first day of trading at N6.20 per share. The listing by introduction event, coupled with the strategic expansion in its capital base—issuing 2.0 billion shares from an initial 10.0 million—represents a monumental leap of over 19,900%, propelling Legend into the public market limelight with a market capitalisation of N13.6 billion. Yet, beyond the buzz of the…
CBEX Crash: Cautionary Tale of Investment Deception In a devastating turn of events, the CBEX investment platform has crumbled, leaving investors across Nigeria grappling with the loss of over N8 trillion. This catastrophic failure underscores the perilous allure of schemes promising exorbitant returns and the critical need for vigilance in the financial landscape. CBEX enticed investors with promises of 100% monthly returns, a figure that should have raised immediate red flags. Such guarantees are hallmarks of Ponzi schemes, where returns to earlier investors are paid using the capital of newer participants. The system is unsustainable; once the influx of new…
Afriland Properties Earnings Beat Boosts Investors’ Confidence In a year marked by significant macroeconomic turbulence, Afriland Properties Plc demonstrated resilience and strategic dexterity, cementing its position as a formidable player in Nigeria’s real estate and property investment space. The company’s audited financial statement for the year ended December 31, 2024, reflects a careful balance of prudence, innovation, and strategic investment—key pillars that propelled Afriland through a challenging economic landscape. Afriland Properties posted a revenue of N3.75 billion, reflecting a 20.6% decline from N4.72 billion recorded in 2023. While the drop in revenue raised initial concerns, a closer look at the…
Geregu Power Records Tepid Performance in Q1: Is It Time to Buy or Sell? Geregu Power released its Q1 2025 financial performance results, revealing a moderate downturn in key performance metrics. The latest report, covering the half-year period, reflects both operational and structural pressures that may prompt investors to re-evaluate their positioning in the company amidst a volatile power sector landscape. Geregu’s revenue experienced a significant year-on-year dip, declining from N50.43 billion in 2024 to N31.76 billion in the first half of 2025—a sharp contraction of nearly 37%. This steep fall suggests either a drop in generation capacity, reduced dispatch…