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Dangote Refinery reports $4.73 billion net profit in nine months

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 13
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What happened

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals reported a net profit of $4.73 billion in the first nine months of 2026, reversing a loss of $117.2 million in the corresponding period of 2025. Revenue rose 144 per cent to $22.5 billion. David Bird was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer on October 13, 2026.

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Why it matters

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The refinery's performance, which saw EBITDA climb nearly ninefold to $5.5 billion, strengthens the financial standing of the Dangote Group. The company also shifted from a net debt position to holding net cash of $650.8 million.

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Who's involved

  • David BirdManaging Director and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals
  • Aliko DangoteNigerian businessperson associated with the Dangote Group
  • Dangote GroupNigerian industrial conglomerate whose financial standing was strengthened by the refinery's profit

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Dangote GroupSpeculative

    The refinery's massive profit could directly strengthen the entire Dangote Group's financial standing

  • NigeriaSpeculative

    The industrial profit injection could strengthen Nigeria's economic stability and investment climate

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Coverage

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