{
  "id": 5287036,
  "title": "GPHA records GH¢2.82bn net profit as revenue rises to GH¢7.62bn",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/gpha-records-gh-2-82bn-net-profit-as-revenue-rises-to-gh-7-62bn-5287036",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-03T08:18:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/gpha-records-gh%c2%a22-82bn-net-profit-as-revenue-rises-to-gh%c2%a27-62bn/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) reported a net profit of GH¢2.82 billion for 2025, marking a 17.18% increase from the previous year's GH¢2.41 billion. Total revenue rose to GH¢7.620 billion, up from GH¢6.998 billion in 2024. The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) released the 2025 State Ownership Report, which highlights GPHA's consistent profitability as a key State-Owned Enterprise and its significant role in Ghana's transport and logistics sector. Operating revenue grew by 5.95%, primarily driven by higher income from cargo services and facilities. GPHA's investment in Meridian Port Services Limited contributed significantly, with its share of profit increasing from GH¢1.276 billion to GH¢1.531 billion in 2025. GPHA's net profit margin improved to 50.69% in 2025, up from 45.83% in 2024, making it the second-highest among profitable State-Owned Enterprises. The Authority's financial base strengthened, with total assets at GH¢19.544 billion and total equity rising by 16.01% to GH¢15.162 billion. Debt-to-asset ratio decreased, and return on assets and equity also improved. GPHA's investments in port modernization, such as dredging at the Port of Tema and 24-hour operations, demonstrate its commitment to enhancing port capacity and operational efficiency while reinforcing its role in Ghana's aim to become a leading trade and logistics hub in West Africa.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) recorded a net profit of GH¢2.82 billion in 2025, representing a 17.18 per cent increase over the approximately GH¢2.41 billion recorded in 2024. The Authority’s total revenue also increased from GH¢6.998 billion in 2024 to GH¢7.620 billion in 2025, according to the 2025 State Ownership Report by the […]",
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        "title": "GPHA records GH¢2.82bn net profit as revenue rises to GH¢7.62bn",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/gpha-records-gh-2-82bn-net-profit-as-revenue-rises-to-gh-7-62bn",
        "published": "2026-09-03T08:18:06.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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