Unilever Ghana posts 62% profit growth in 2025 

GHANA – Unilever Ghana PLC recorded a strong financial performance in 2025, with profit after tax rising by 62% to GH¢94 million(USD 8.46M) from GH¢58 million (USD 4.77M) in 2024, driven by improved macroeconomic conditions and growth across its key product categories. 

The company announced the results during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Accra, where shareholders, directors and management reviewed performance for the financial year ended December 31, 2025. 

Chairman of the Board, Charles B. Nimako, said the company delivered solid results despite challenges in the global economy, supported by Ghana’s improving economic environment and effective execution of its business strategy. 

“Our strategic initiatives enabled us to deliver value to our shareholders. We have focused on sustainable growth, leveraging our strong brand portfolio and investing in local talent and resources,” he stated. 

Unilever Ghana also strengthened its liquidity position during the year, with cash reserves increasing from GH¢97 million (USD 8.73M) in 2024 to GH¢210 million (USD 18.9M) in 2025. In line with the improved performance, the Board proposed a dividend of GH¢1 (USD 0.0895) per share, representing a total payout of GH¢62.5 million (USD 5.59 million) to shareholders. 

Managing Director Christopher Wulff-Caeser attributed the company’s performance partly to favourable macroeconomic developments in Ghana during 2025. 

He noted that inflation declined significantly from 23.8% at the end of 2024 to 5.4% by December 2025, while the cedi appreciated by 40% against the US dollar and other major currencies. 

According to Wulff-Caeser, these developments helped restore consumer confidence and purchasing power, creating a supportive environment for business growth. 

He said the company’s Growth Action Plan (GAP), which focuses on accelerating growth across the Beauty and Well-being, Personal Care, Home Care and Nutrition categories, also played a key role in the results. 

The Personal Care segment posted underlying sales growth of 12.1%, led by strong performance in Oral Care products. Meanwhile, the Nutrition category recorded growth of 2.2%, supported primarily by pricing measures aimed at improving profitability. 

The Beauty and Well-being business emerged as one of the strongest performers. Vaseline achieved underlying sales growth of 53.4%, marking its third consecutive year of double-digit growth. Management attributed the performance to increased household penetration and wider distribution. 

Home Care also returned to growth, recording a 5% increase in underlying sales, supported by the launch of Comfort Fabric Conditioner and continued growth of Omo Auto detergent. 

Management expressed confidence in sustaining growth in 2026 through innovation, portfolio expansion and increased investment in key brands. 

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