Casablanca Stock Exchange Experiences Decline
On Friday, September 25, 2026, the Casablanca Stock Exchange concluded its trading session on a downward trend, with its primary index, the MASI, dropping by 0.29% to settle at 17,818.09 points. This decline reflects a broader market trend as several indices, including the MASI 20, which encompasses the 20 most liquid stocks, fell by 0.49% to 1,287.87 points. Similarly, the MASI ESG, which tracks companies with the best ESG ratings according to Moody’s ESG Solutions, experienced a decrease of 0.26%, closing at 1,321.17 points.
Contrarily, the MASI Mid and Small Cap index, which indicates the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises, showed resilience by gaining 0.69% and reaching 1,736.57 points. This mixed performance across different segments of the market highlights the complexity of the current economic landscape.
Market Highlights and Trends
Among the sectors, notable gains were observed in the "Beverages" sector, which rose by 3.09%, followed by the "Mining" sector with a 1.17% increase and "Engineering and Industrial Equipment" at 0.21%. These sectors demonstrated robust performance despite the overall market decline. The trading volume exceeded 480.1 million dirhams, with significant transactions primarily occurring in the central market, particularly involving TGCC (87.85 MDH), Attijariwafa bank (57.09 MDH), and BCP (51.93 MDH).
The market capitalization now stands at over 1,048.3 billion dirhams, reflecting the current valuation of listed companies. On an individual stock basis, CMGP Group faced the steepest decline, falling by 4.41% to 282 DH, followed closely by Sothema, which dropped 4.23% to 340 DH, and Holcim Maroc, down by 3.1% to 1,656 DH. Other notable declines included Maghreb Oxygène and T2S Group Holding, which fell by 2.81% and 2.04%, respectively.
In contrast, several stocks delivered impressive gains, with Minière Touissit soaring by 9.99% to 4,315 DH, Fenie Brossette climbing 6.51% to 365 DH, and Zellidja S.A increasing by 4.91% to 278 DH. Agma and Société des Boissons du Maroc also contributed positively with gains of 4.63% and 4.02%, respectively. This dynamic environment within the Casablanca Stock Exchange underscores the ongoing shifts and adjustments occurring within the Moroccan financial market.
As reported by fr.hespress.com.
