Casablanca Stock Exchange Sees Decline in Key Indices

The Casablanca Stock Exchange concluded its trading session on a negative note on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, with its primary index, the MASI, dropping by 0.68% to close at 18,703.79 points. This decline reflects broader market trends and investor sentiment as various sectors faced downturns. The MASI 20, which tracks the 20 most liquid stocks, experienced a decrease of 0.86%, settling at 1,355.88 points. Meanwhile, the MASI ESG, which represents companies with high Environmental, Social, and Governance ratings according to Moody’s ESG Solutions, fell by 0.45% to reach 1,371.4 points.

Additionally, the MASI Mid and Small Cap index, which captures the performance of small and medium-sized listed companies, saw a decline of 0.57%, finishing at 1,816.46 points. Sector-wise, the indices for "Engineering and Industrial Equipment" (-3.05%), "Chemicals" (-2.62%), and "Real Estate Participation and Promotion" (-2.2%) recorded the most substantial losses. In contrast, sectors such as "Electricity" (+0.82%), "Distributors" (+0.79%), and "Agri-food/Production" (+0.68%) showcased the best performances during this trading period.

Market Activity and Individual Stock Performance

Overall trading volume on the Casablanca Stock Exchange surpassed 205.77 million dirhams, predominantly taking place on the central market, particularly in equity transactions. Notable trades included CIH, which accounted for 41.59 million dirhams, followed by Attijariwafa Bank at 17.91 million dirhams and Managem at 17.75 million dirhams. The total market capitalization stood at over 1,095.87 billion dirhams.

On an individual stock level, Zellidja S.A. experienced the most significant drop, plummeting 6.3% to 313.9 dirhams. Other notable declines included Stroc Industrie (-3.65% to 185 dirhams), SNEP (-3.13% to 372 dirhams), Alliances (-2.93% to 398 dirhams), and Cash Plus S.A. (-2.78% to 251.8 dirhams). Conversely, Rebab Company led the gains with a remarkable increase of 5.99%, reaching 95.39 dirhams. Other stocks that recorded significant upticks included Balima (+5.59% to 202 dirhams), Réalisations Mécaniques (+4.21% to 470 dirhams), Maghrebail (+2.26% to 950 dirhams), and Label Vie (+1.32% to 4,000 dirhams).

As reported by fr.hespress.com.