Zenith Bank Gives Investors 53% Return in 8 Months

Zenith Bank Plc upside potential has widened as the financial services company’s share price becomes cheaper for investors seeking value ahead of earnings release. At the reference price of N70 last week, Ajose Adeogun, headquartered financial service company with 35 years in operation, has delivered a 53% return to investors in eight months.

Data from the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) showed the bank’s share price closed at N66, which is approximately a 16% discount below its 52-week high of N78.50. In the stock market, bargain hunting faded sharply last week in the absence of fresh catalysts that had fuelled rallies across sectorial indexes.

At the close of last week’s trading s…

Zenith Bank: 5 Fast Facts Every Investor Should Know

Zenith Bank Plc has been quietly making waves on the NGX — and if you blink, you might miss why it’s one of the hottest stocks in 2025. Here’s the story so far, told in quick bites:

1. 53% Gains in Just 8 Months

If you’d bought Zenith shares at the start of 2025, you’d already be up by more than half your money. That’s not just growth — that’s market-beating performance.

2. A Stock on Sale?

At ₦66 per share, Zenith trades 16% below its 52-week high of ₦78.50. Translation? Investors see a bargain, especially with earnings season around the corner.

3. Profit-Taking Pressure

Last week alone, over 17 million shares exchanged hands as traders locked in profits. Despite the sell-off, Zenith’s market cap still stands tall at ₦2.71 trillion.

4. Dividends Are Coming

Zenith has hinted at interim dividends — a sweetener that signals confidence in its H1 2025 performance. For investors, that’s passive income plus growth.

5. Analysts See More Upside

Alpha Morgan: ₦102 target (+55% upside)

Afrinvest: ₦96.38 target (+38% upside)

Cowry Asset: ₦95 target (+44% upside)

Apel Asset: ₦78.81 target (near-term cap)

Atlass Portfolio: ₦80 target (hold/neutral)

Consensus? Zenith isn’t done yet.

The Bottom Line: Zenith Bank is looking like one of 2025’s heavyweight plays — value today, growth tomorrow, and dividends on top.

What’s your call — are you buying, holding, or taking profits?

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Zenith Bank Gives Investors 53% Return in 8 Months

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