First Holdco reported interest income of N2.09trn for the period ended 30 September 2026 unaudited results, down 8.69% from N2.29trn. The group lifted profit before tax 60.84% to N911.24bn from N566.54bn, and profit after tax 65.11% to N744.45bn from N450.87bn, with earnings per share rising to N16.45 from N10.65. 

 Investors are likely to watch asset quality, cost discipline and the group's 60% dividend policy for signals on shareholder returns into the full year.

First Holdco Plc announced an 8.69% year-on-year (YoY) decline in Interest Income to N2.09trn in Q3 2026, down from N2.29trn a year earlier, while profitability strengthened.

Key Highlights in Q3 2026

• Interest Income declined by 8.69% to N2.09trn from N2.29trn
• Profit before tax stood at N911.24bn
• Profit after tax stood at N744.45bn
• Share Price currently stands at N135