NGX Trading Summary for Thursday, January 23, 2025
At the close of trading on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) today, a total of 390.36 million shares were traded in 12,159 deals, amounting to a market value of NGN 21.44 billion. This represents a 45% increase in turnover and a 13% increase in the number of deals compared to the previous trading session on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The overall market capitalization now stands at NGN 63.1 trillion.
Market Performance Overview
A total of 123 stocks were active in trading, with market breadth evenly split between 28 gainers and 28 losers.
Top Gainers
• SCOA Nigeria Plc led the gainers, appreciating by 9.76% to close at NGN 3.60 per share.
• Daar Communications Plc followed with a 9.09% gain.
• May & Baker Nigeria Plc recorded an 8.43% increase.
• Prestige Assurance Plc rose by 6.82%.
Top Losers
• Morison Industries Plc had the biggest loss, declining by 9.98% to NGN 3.61 per share.
• C&I Leasing Plc followed with a 9.91% drop.
• Ikeja Hotel Plc lost 8.89%.
• Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc fell by 8.51%.
Most Actively Traded Stocks (by Volume)
• Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) recorded the highest volume with 42.1 million shares traded.
• United Bank for Africa (UBA) followed with 37.4 million shares.
• Zenith Bank Plc saw 25.2 million shares traded.
• Access Holdings Plc recorded 24.3 million shares in volume.
The market showed strong activity with a significant improvement in turnover and deals, indicating heightened investor participation.
At the close of trading on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) today, a total of 390.36 million shares were traded in 12,159 deals, amounting to a market value of NGN 21.44 billion. This represents a 45% increase in turnover and a 13% increase in the number of deals compared to the previous trading session on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The overall market capitalization now stands at NGN 63.1 trillion.
Market Performance Overview
A total of 123 stocks were active in trading, with market breadth evenly split between 28 gainers and 28 losers.
Top Gainers
• SCOA Nigeria Plc led the gainers, appreciating by 9.76% to close at NGN 3.60 per share.
• Daar Communications Plc followed with a 9.09% gain.
• May & Baker Nigeria Plc recorded an 8.43% increase.
• Prestige Assurance Plc rose by 6.82%.
Top Losers
• Morison Industries Plc had the biggest loss, declining by 9.98% to NGN 3.61 per share.
• C&I Leasing Plc followed with a 9.91% drop.
• Ikeja Hotel Plc lost 8.89%.
• Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc fell by 8.51%.
Most Actively Traded Stocks (by Volume)
• Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) recorded the highest volume with 42.1 million shares traded.
• United Bank for Africa (UBA) followed with 37.4 million shares.
• Zenith Bank Plc saw 25.2 million shares traded.
• Access Holdings Plc recorded 24.3 million shares in volume.
The market showed strong activity with a significant improvement in turnover and deals, indicating heightened investor participation.