Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc delivered a robust financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, with profit after tax more than doubling to N11.73 billion, underscoring strong operational momentum and improved efficiency across its business lines.
The company’s audited results show revenue rose significantly by 54 per cent to N44.46 billion in 2025, up from N28.94 billion recorded in 2024. The growth was driven largely by increased demand for passenger and cargo handling services, alongside improved contributions from ancillary and Value Chain operations.
Costs of sales also climbed during the period, rising to N18.98 billion from N12.56 billion in the prior year. However, the increase was outpaced by revenue growth, resulting in gross profit expanding to N25.48 billion from N16.38 billion in 2024.
Operating performance remained strong, with profit from Operations nearly doubling to N14.62 billion compared with N6.53 billion recorded a year earlier. This was achieved despite higher administrative expenses, which rose to N11.24 billion from N10.05 billion, reflecting inflationary pressures, increase in utility and increased personnel costs.
After accounting for a tax expense of N2.55 billion, profit after tax stood at N11.73 billion, representing a 142 per cent increase from N4.83 billion in the previous year.
Total comprehensive income for the year came in at N11.42 billion, compared with N6.89 billion in 2024, reflecting a foreign exchange loss of N314.5 million during the period, in contrast to a gain recorded in the prior year.
The company’s balance sheet remained solid, with total assets increasing to N56.58 billion as at December 31, 2025, from N41.78 billion in 2024. The growth was largely driven by a significant rise in property, plant and equipment, which climbed to N24.61 billion from N16.03 billion, indicating continued investment in operational capacity.
Shareholders’ equity also strengthened, rising to N39.87 billion from N29.27 billion, supported by retained earnings growth to N21.74 billion.
Cash flow generation improved markedly, with net cash inflow from operating activities rising to N13.47 billion from N5.01 billion in the previous year. The company ended the year with cash and cash equivalents of N5.70 billion, up from N3.03 billion in 2024.
Despite increased capital expenditure of over N11 billion on fixed assets, Skyway maintained positive financing cash flow, supported by additional borrowings during the year.
Earnings per share rose to 867 kobo from 357 kobo in 2024, reflecting the strong profitability performance and enhanced shareholder value.
The company, however, declared a final dividend of N1.6 billion to its shareholders for the year under review.
Overall, Skyway Aviation Handling Company’s 2025 results highlight strong revenue expansion, good operational efficiency, and sustained investment in infrastructure, positioning the firm for continued growth amid rising demand in Nigeria’s aviation services sector.
Speaking on the Company’s financial performance, the Managing Director/CEO stated that the results reflect the strength of SAHCO’s strategic direction, the resilience of its business model, and the unwavering commitment of its workforce. She noted that despite a challenging operating environment marked by inflationary pressures and rising costs, the Company sustained strong margins and nearly doubled its operating profit.
Dr. Barr Taiwo Afolabi (CON), Chairman of Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC commenting on the financial report, emphasized that sustained investments in modern equipment and infrastructure have been instrumental in driving operational efficiency, enhancing service delivery, and positioning SAHCO for long-term growth.
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