LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED QUOTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA
Sr No:
Page No:
1-11
Language:
English
Authors:
Success Blessing Ejura*, Success Jibrin Musa, Ibrahim Karimu Moses. Bashir Umar Faruk, Ayaka, Simon Silas, Seini Odudu Abu, John Ogbonnia Obasi, Ahmed Magaji, Egbita Peace Unekwuojo
Received:
2025-08-15
Accepted:
2025-08-30
Published Date:
2025-09-02
Abstract:
This study investigates the impact of Liquidity Ratio (LR) and Cash Reserve Ratio
(CRR) on the Earnings Per Share (EPS) of quoted Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria
from 2015 to 2024. Liquidity management plays a critical role in ensuring financial stability
and profitability, especially in developing economies like Nigeria. The study employs a Panel
EGLS (Cross-section weights) regression model to analyze the relationship between liquidity
indicators and financial performance. The findings reveal a positive relationship between both
liquidity ratios and EPS. Specifically, CRR demonstrates a stronger positive correlation with
EPS, suggesting that higher reserve requirements contribute more directly to profitability than
liquidity ratios alone. Although LR is positively associated with EPS, its effect is moderate,
indicating that liquidity management plays a role in ensuring operational stability but may not
significantly impact profitability in the same way as reserve management. This research
highlights that while liquidity ratios and reserves are essential for financial performance,
excessive liquidity or high reserves may limit banks' ability to generate income. The study
recommends that policymakers introduce more flexible CRR policies and that banks optimize
liquidity management to balance financial stability with profitable investments. The findings
suggest that a balanced approach to liquidity and reserve management is necessary to ensure
sustainable growth and improved financial performance in Nigerian DMBs. Further research is
needed to examine the long-term effects of liquidity management under varying economic
conditions.
Keywords:
Liquidity, Cash Reserve and Earnings Per Share.