{"id":29552,"date":"2026-04-29T08:59:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T07:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/?p=29552"},"modified":"2026-04-29T08:59:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T07:59:52","slug":"gtco-shareholders-applaud-record-n12-76-dividend-payout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/29\/gtco-shareholders-applaud-record-n12-76-dividend-payout\/","title":{"rendered":"GTCO Shareholders Applaud Record N12.76 Dividend Payout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ABUJA, Nigeria (AP)<\/strong> Shareholders of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) have lauded the financial institution\u2019s record dividend payout of <strong>N12.76 per share<\/strong>, the highest in its history, following strong 2025 earnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The announcement was made at GTCO\u2019s annual general meeting, where investors welcomed the move as a sign of resilience amid Nigeria\u2019s challenging economic climate. The payout, which translates into hundreds of billions of naira distributed to shareholders, underscores GTCO\u2019s position as one of the country\u2019s most profitable banks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Market analysts noted that the dividend reflects GTCO\u2019s robust balance sheet and consistent profitability, even as the banking sector grapples with inflationary pressures, currency volatility, and regulatory changes. Stakeholders praised the company\u2019s ability to sustain shareholder value while expanding digital banking services and regional operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On social media, reactions were swift. Supporters hailed GTCO as a \u201cmodel of corporate governance\u201d and \u201cproof that Nigerian banks can thrive globally.\u201d Critics, however, argued that while shareholders benefit, ordinary customers continue to face high lending rates and service charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opinion leaders in the financial sector emphasized that such payouts could boost investor confidence in Nigeria\u2019s capital markets, encouraging more participation from both local and foreign investors. Policy makers also suggested that GTCO\u2019s performance highlights the importance of strong corporate management in stabilizing the economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GTCO\u2019s record dividend comes at a time when other major Nigerian banks are also reporting improved earnings, signaling cautious optimism for the sector ahead of the 2027 general elections and ongoing economic reforms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Shareholders of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) have lauded the financial institution\u2019s record dividend payout of N12.76 per share, the highest in its history, following strong 2025 earnings. The announcement was made at GTCO\u2019s annual general meeting, where investors welcomed the move as a sign of resilience amid Nigeria\u2019s challenging economic climate. 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