Casablanca Stock Exchange Shows Positive Trends
On Monday, August 17, 2026, the Casablanca Stock Exchange ended the trading day on a positive note, with its primary index, the MASI, rising by 0.08% to reach 18,834.22 points. The MASI 20, which encompasses the 20 most liquid stocks, experienced a modest increase of 0.11%, closing at 1,360.89 points. Additionally, the MASI ESG index, which evaluates companies based on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance according to Moody's ESG Solutions, saw a more significant rise of 0.26%, finishing at 1,388.48 points.
Meanwhile, the MASI Mid and Small Cap index, which reflects the performance of small and mid-cap stocks, also experienced a slight uptick of 0.02%, closing at 1,817.82 points. Sector-wise, the best performers included the "Electricity" sector, which soared by 2.78%, followed by "Real Estate Investment Companies" at 1.31%, and "Distributors" with an increase of 0.79%. Conversely, the "Holdings" sector recorded the most significant decline at -1.78%, trailed by "Beverages" at -1.34% and "Transport Services" at -1.14%.
Trading volume reached approximately 156.34 million dirhams, primarily on the central market, with notable transactions from Holcim Maroc (30.2 million dirhams), T2S Group Holding (22.02 million dirhams), and Sodep-Marsa Maroc (13.95 million dirhams). The total market capitalization climbed to over 1.106 trillion dirhams.
In terms of individual stock performances, M2M Group experienced the highest gain, appreciating by 3.7% to reach 414.8 dirhams. Other notable risers included Maroc Leasing (+3.55% to 379 dirhams), Taqa Morocco (+2.78% to 1,850 dirhams), Rebab Company (+2.47% to 101 dirhams), and Afric Industries SA (+2.42% to 338 dirhams). On the downside, Zellidja S.A recorded the steepest loss, dropping by 5.97% to 310.3 dirhams, followed by Oulmès (-5.92% to 1,097 dirhams), Cartier Saada (-4.72% to 24 dirhams), Involys (-4.38% to 131 dirhams), and Fenie Brossette (-2.03% to 387 dirhams).
As reported by fr.hespress.com.
