Down 23.6% over the past year. Paid ₦0.18 per share in the last 12 months, a 4.3% yield at the latest price.
Closing price in naira. Vertical marks are dividend qualification dates, labelled with the amount per share.
- 52-week range
- ₦4.00₦6.40
- Dividends, last 12 months
- ₦0.18/share
- Dividend yield
- 4.3%
- Market cap
- ₦1.8 billion
UPL at a glance
University Press Plc (UPL) last closed at ₦4.20 on 2 Nov 2026, up 0.00% on the day. Over the past year the share price is down 23.6%, trading between ₦4.00 and ₦6.40. In the last 12 months it paid ₦0.18 per share in dividends, a yield of about 4.3% at the latest price (before the 10% withholding tax). In Year to Mar 2026, University Press Plc made a profit after tax of ₦213.7 million on revenue of ₦3.9 billion. That is a 6.0% return on shareholders' equity. At the latest price the shares trade at 8.5 times those earnings.
UPL financials
From the accounts University Press Plc filed with the NGX. At ₦4.20: P/E 8.5x, price to book 0.51x on Year to Mar 2026 earnings.
| 3 months to Jun 2026 | Year to Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₦427.1m | ₦3.9bn |
| Profit after tax | -₦153.7m | ₦213.7m |
| Net profit margin | -36.0% | 5.5% |
| Return on equity | -18.1% | 6.0% |
| Earnings per share | ₦-0.36 | ₦0.50 |
University Press Plc dividends
₦0.18 per share in the last 12 months, a 4.3% yield at ₦4.20. Before the 10% withholding tax.
| Qualification date | Type | Per share |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2026 | Annual | ₦0.18 |
| 24 Aug 2025 | 12M | ₦0.15 |
| 4 Sept 2024 | 12M | ₦0.03 |
| 5 Sept 2023 | 12M | ₦0.10 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | 12M | ₦0.10 |
About University Press Plc
Nigeria's foremost educational publisher, founded in 1949 as Oxford University Press Nigeria, publishing textbooks and general titles from pre-primary to tertiary level across West Africa.
- Founded
- 1949
- Headquarters
- Ibadan
- Sector
- Services
- Website
- universitypressplc.com
Questions about UPL
What is the UPL share price today?
University Press Plc (UPL) last closed at ₦4.20 on the Nigerian Exchange on 2 Nov 2026. Prices update after each trading day.
Does University Press Plc pay dividends?
Yes. University Press Plc has paid dividends; the most recent was ₦0.18 per share (Annual) with a qualification date of 31 Aug 2026. Over the last 12 months it paid ₦0.18 per share.
When is the next UPL dividend?
No upcoming dividend has been declared yet. Onbourd Alerts can notify you when one is announced.
Is University Press Plc profitable?
In Year to Mar 2026, University Press Plc made a profit after tax of ₦213.7 million on revenue of ₦3.9 billion. That is a 6.0% return on shareholders' equity. At the latest price the shares trade at 8.5 times those earnings.
Prices are official NGX daily closes; dividends are declarations confirmed by Onbourd Alerts. Educational market information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.