An Empirical Analysis of Firm Growth and Financial Performance of Selected Firms in Nigeria

Abstract

This study empirically investigated on firm indicators and financial performance of food and beverage industry in Nigeria covering the period 2010-2019. In the course of the study, four companies namely Nigeria Breweries Plc, Guinness Nigeria Plc, Cadbury Nigeria Plc and Nestle Nigeria Plc were selected for the study. Panel data regression method was used for the method of data analysis and ex-post facto research design was adopted. Data for the study were extracted from the annual reports of the selected companies. The major findings of the study were that turn-over, retained earnings and total assets has a positive and significant effect on financial performance of the food and beverage companies in Nigeria. It is therefore the recommendation of this study that the management of food and beverage companies in Nigeria should adopt appropriate measures to ensure their turnover is maintained above par since it has effect on return on equity as seen from the findings of the study.