By Chinwendu Obienyi
Amid heightened investor anticipation and the circulation of an unauthorized “financial highlight” on social media, Accesd Holdings Plc has said it is is on the verge of releasing its much-anticipated full-year 2025 audited financial results soon.
The group also confirmed that publication will follow within 48 hours of receiving final regulatory clearance from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
In a notice to the investing public which was signed by the company’s secretary, Sunday Ekwochi, the financial services group disclosed that while it has already secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria (SEC), the audited statements are still undergoing review by the apex bank.
This reflects the layered regulatory process governing banks and financial holding companies in Nigeria.
Furthermore, the company has firmly disowned the circulation of an unauthorized “financial highlight” on social media. It cautioned the investing public against relying on the unauthenticated document, stressing that its official audited results will only be released upon completion of all regulatory procedures.
The company had earlier, in a filing to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) dated March 31, 2026, indicated readiness to publish the results upon receiving the CBN’s final nod.
According to the group, the delay in releasing the FY2025 audited accounts follows an extension granted by the SEC, which allowed the group to file its results on or before March 31, 2026, subject to obtaining CBN approval.
However, the regulatory sign-off remains pending beyond the deadline, underscoring the rigorous scrutiny applied to systemically important financial institutions.
Investors are closely watching the expected results, particularly after the group’s strong performance in its unaudited nine-month financials for the period ended September 30, 2025. Access Holdings reported a profit before tax of N616.2 billion, representing a 10.40 per cent year-on-year (y/y) increase, driven by robust growth in both interest income and non-interest revenue streams.
The group’s diversified business model, spanning commercial banking, payments, asset management, and international operations, has continued to underpin earnings resilience despite a challenging macroeconomic environment.
Investor sentiment around the stock has remained bullish in the lead-up to the results. Shares of ACCESSCORP have gained more than 42 per cent year-to-date on the NGX, supported by strong trading activity and sustained demand from both institutional and retail investors. Trading volumes have exceeded 4.2 billion shares, reflecting heightened market interest in the company’s performance outlook.
As of the pre-market session on April 22, 2026, the stock was priced at N29.95, with analysts expecting the audited results to provide further clarity on earnings quality, asset performance, and capital position.
With the final regulatory hurdle now in focus, the market is bracing for what could be another solid earnings release from one of Nigeria’s largest financial institutions.
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