Following Record H1 2026 Performance• ….186% growth in operating profit
The Board of Directors of Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc has approved an interim dividend of N1.00 per ordinary share for the six months ended 30 June 2026, marking the first interim dividend in the Company’s history.
The decision reflects the Company’s record first half financial performance, strong cash generation, resilient balance sheet and the Board’s confidence in the sustainability of its earnings.
The CSCS Plc interim dividend also reflects the Company’s continued ability to reward shareholders while maintaining the financial capacity to invest in technology, innovation and future growth.
The interim dividend of N1.00 per share represents 56% of the total dividend of ₦1.78 per share paid for the 2025 financial year, demonstrating the Company’s strong earnings momentum and confidence in its outlook.
Record Financial Performance
The Nigerian capital market data custodian and clearing house, CSCS delivered one of the strongest financial performances in its history during the first half of 2026.
Total operating income increased by 92% to N18.51 billion, driven primarily by significantly higher transaction fee income as capital market activity strengthened, continued growth in depository services, expanding collateral management revenues and increased contributions from data and technology-enabled services.
The company’s Investment income also recorded healthy growth as the Company continued to optimise its investment portfolio.
While operating income grew by 92%, operating expenses increased by only 38%, demonstrating the scalability of CSCS’ business model and the benefits of disciplined cost management.
As a result, operating profit increased by 186% to N10.11 billion, Profit Before Tax rose by 115% to N13.21 billion, while Earnings Per Share increased from 109.1 kobo to 190.1 kobo.
The Company’s operational efficiency also strengthened considerably during the period.
The Cost-to-Income Ratio improved from 63.2% in the corresponding period of 2025 to 45.4%, while Operating Profit Margin increased from 36.8% to 54.6%, reflecting strong operating leverage, disciplined cost management and the continued scalability of the Company’s business model.
These results demonstrate not only the benefits of increased market activity, but also the strength of CSCS’ operating model and its ability to translate revenue growth into stronger profitability, enhanced shareholder returns and sustainable long-term value creation.
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