NGX Market Summary for Thursday, March 13, 2025
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) witnessed a mixed trading session today, with a total of 341.7 million shares exchanged in 11,233 deals, amounting to a market value of ₦16.65 billion.
Key Market Highlights:
• Trading Volume Decline: Compared to Wednesday’s session, today saw a 77% drop in traded volume.
• Turnover Surge: Despite lower trading volume, turnover improved by 62%, indicating a shift towards high-value transactions.
• Slight Dip in Deals: The total number of transactions declined by 4% from the previous session.
• Market Capitalization: The NGX currently holds a total market capitalization of ₦66.5 trillion.
Top Gainers:
A total of 36 stocks closed higher today. Leading the gainers were:
UPDC → +9.92% (₦2.77 per share)
International Breweries → +9.62%
Royal Exchange → +9.59%
Multiverse Mining & Exploration → +8.81%
Top Losers:
Among the 20 decliners, the biggest losers were:
University Press → -10% (₦4.32 per share)
Academy Press → -9.66%
Red Star Express → -9.32%
Neimeth International Pharma → -8.33%
Most Traded Stocks (by Volume):
Tantalizers → 29.6 million shares
Access Holdings → 29.2 million shares
Zenith Bank → 28.7 million shares
Guaranty Trust Holding → 26.7 million shares
The session reflected a shift in trading patterns, with lower volumes but stronger turnover. Investors showed interest in select high-value stocks, driving gains in key sectors.
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) witnessed a mixed trading session today, with a total of 341.7 million shares exchanged in 11,233 deals, amounting to a market value of ₦16.65 billion.
Key Market Highlights:
• Trading Volume Decline: Compared to Wednesday’s session, today saw a 77% drop in traded volume.
• Turnover Surge: Despite lower trading volume, turnover improved by 62%, indicating a shift towards high-value transactions.
• Slight Dip in Deals: The total number of transactions declined by 4% from the previous session.
• Market Capitalization: The NGX currently holds a total market capitalization of ₦66.5 trillion.
Top Gainers:
A total of 36 stocks closed higher today. Leading the gainers were:
UPDC → +9.92% (₦2.77 per share) International Breweries → +9.62% Royal Exchange → +9.59% Multiverse Mining & Exploration → +8.81%Top Losers:
Among the 20 decliners, the biggest losers were:
University Press → -10% (₦4.32 per share) Academy Press → -9.66% Red Star Express → -9.32% Neimeth International Pharma → -8.33%Most Traded Stocks (by Volume):
Tantalizers → 29.6 million shares Access Holdings → 29.2 million shares Zenith Bank → 28.7 million shares Guaranty Trust Holding → 26.7 million sharesThe session reflected a shift in trading patterns, with lower volumes but stronger turnover. Investors showed interest in select high-value stocks, driving gains in key sectors.