Shares of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) have risen 51.61 per cent month-to-date on the equities market, currently trading at N188 per share.
The rally has pushed the stock’s year-to-date return above 168 per cent ahead of the March 13 market open, with more than 200 million units traded so far this year.
The group released its audited results for the year ended December 2025 in late February, reporting profit before tax of N15.55 billion, up 14.26 per cent.
The company also announced a final dividend of N2 per share, rewarding shareholders for the strong financial performance.
March trading volume has already surpassed 80 million shares, exceeding the total volume recorded in February, alongside director share purchases.
According to director dealing data from the Nigerian Exchange, the company has recorded five reported share purchases following the results release on February 27.
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Non-executive director Sehinde Adenagbe acquired 18,000 units worth about N2.4 million on March 2, with Standard Union Securities making an indirect purchase of 50,000 units valued at about N6.8 million the same day.
On March 11, Adenagbe acquired an additional 100,000 units worth N18.12 million, while non-executive director Ademola Babarinde purchased 30,000 units worth about N5.59 million.
In the group’s audited financial statements for 2025, revenue rose to N22.9 billion, a 36.04 per cent increase from the previous year.
Transaction fees contributed 65.8 per cent at N15.1 billion, while listing fees accounted for N4.7 billion of total revenue.
Total assets now stand at N71.04 billion, up 4.42 per cent year-on-year, with total equity rising to N55.2 billion from N48.5 billion.
The share price rally reflects strong investor confidence in NGX Group’s financial performance and growth trajectory.
