Nigerian Stock Market Edges Higher as Investors Rally Behind Key Stocks!

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Olori Uwem

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Nigerian Stock Market Edges Higher as Investors Rally Behind Key Stocks!

The Nigerian equities market continued its upward momentum, closing the day on a positive note as the NGX All-Share Index (NGXASI) climbed by 0.27%, settling at 111,902.61 points compared to the previous close of 111,606.22. This performance brings the Year-to-Date (YtD) return to 8.45%, a solid signal of investor confidence amid market volatility.

Market Activity Overview:
• Trading Volume: Rose significantly by 27.10%, from 394.43 million shares to 501.34 million.
• Market Turnover: Jumped by a staggering 82.51%, rising from ₦9.10 billion to ₦16.60 billion across 15,475 deals.
• Market Breadth: Remained positive with 41 advancers versus 32 decliners, giving a market breadth ratio of 1.28x.
• Momentum Insight: Trading volume was up for 75 companies, while 62 saw declines in volume traded.

Top Gainers Over the Last 5 Trading Days:

Several stocks saw impressive upward movements. Leading the pack was:
• University Press Plc (UPL), up 28.67% over five days and 10.00% in a single day, reflecting strong bullish sentiment.
• OMATEK Ventures, up 20.00% over five days, also gained 9.86% in the last session.
• STANBIC ETF 30 surged by 19.23%, showing renewed interest in the ETF space.
• ABC Transport (ABCTRANS) leaped 18.47% over five days, pushing its Year-to-Date gain to an impressive 139.84%.
• RT Briscoe and Aradel Holdings also saw double-digit gains, further boosting the industrial and energy segments.

Other notable performers included NAHCO, LEARNAFRCA, and Honeywell Flour (HONYFLOUR)—which has now skyrocketed 203.47% YtD.

Top Losers Over the Last 5 Trading Days:

While many stocks gained, a few faced downward pressure:
• UPDC Real Estate Investment Trust (UPDCREIT) fell 14.73%, struggling amid shifting investor sentiment.
• Multiverse, Meyer Plc, and Greenwich ETF (GREENWETF) all recorded drops between 10–11%, signaling some sector-specific challenges.
• MRS Oil and Abbey Mortgage Bank (ABBEYBDS) also suffered steep declines.
• The Vetiva Sovereign Bond ETF (VSPBONDETF) plunged 21.05%, marking the steepest daily drop, while Academy Press (ACADEMY) shed 10.00%.

Today’s Notable Performers:

Top Gainers:
• Learn Africa Plc (LEARNAFRCA): +10.00%, closing at ₦4.51
• University Press Plc (UPL): +10.00%, closing at ₦5.61
• Northern Nigeria Flour Mills (NNFM): +9.98%, closing at ₦130.55
• Honeywell Flour (HONYFLOUR): +9.95%, closing at ₦21.00
• OMATEK Ventures: +9.86%, closing at ₦0.78

Top Losers:
• Vetiva Sovereign Bond ETF (VSPBONDETF): -21.05%, closing at ₦300.00
• Academy Press (ACADEMY): -10.00%, closing at ₦4.05
• Abbey Mortgage Bank (ABBEYBDS): -9.96%, closing at ₦6.87
• Sky Aviation (SKYAVN): -9.94%, closing at ₦59.80
• Enamelware Nigeria (ENAMELWA): -9.88%, closing at ₦22.80

As investor interest continues to shift based on earnings expectations, sector performance, and macroeconomic signals, the Nigerian stock market remains active and diverse. Keep an eye on high-performing sectors and rebounding counters for potential opportunities.