# PZ Cussons financial performance 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pz-cussons-financial-performance-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-31T03:11:12.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

PZ Cussons plc and its Nigerian subsidiary reported significant financial growth for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2026.

PZ Cussons plc reported a 5.4% revenue increase to £541.4 million, with adjusted operating profit rising 24.5% to £59.5 million. The company utilized proceeds from the sale of its PZ Wilmar joint venture to reduce net debt from £87 million to £25 million. CEO Jonathan Myers noted a refreshed strategy focusing on African business guardrails and North American partnerships.

Concurrently, PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc announced a 349% surge in profit after tax, reaching N45.17 billion compared to N10.07 billion in 2025. The Nigerian entity's revenue grew by 22.5% to N260.46 billion, driven by foreign exchange gains, asset disposals, and supply efficiencies. The company also reported a shift to positive total equity of N66.6 billion and proposed a dividend of N2.50 per share.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: PZ Cussons Nigeria reports 349% profit surge to N45.2 billion

PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc reported a 349% surge in profit after tax to N45.2 billion for FY2026, proposing a N2.50 per share dividend following strong revenue growth and improved financial stability.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pz-cussons-nigeria-reports-349-profit-surge-to-n452-billion

### 2026-08-06: PZ Cussons posts 5.4% revenue rise and profit growth in 2026

PZ Cussons reported 5.4% revenue growth to £541.4 m, profit up 24.5%, debt cut to £25 m, and a refreshed strategy focusing on Africa and brand partnerships.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pz-cussons-posts-54-revenue-rise-and-profit-growth-in-2026

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