BRVM Stock Market Main Index Reaches Historic High

BREAKING NEWSSeptember 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM UTC

TLDR

The BRVM closed the 35th trading week of 2025 higher, with the Composite Index rising 0.48% to 320.53 points
Market capitalization stood at XOF 12.4 trillion, while 217,776 shares valued at XOF 766.5 million were traded
That represented a 41% decline in volume compared to the prior session but a 51% improvement in turnover

The Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) closed the 35th trading week of 2025 higher, with the Composite Index rising 0.48% to 320.53 points, marking a record high. The BRVM 30 index added 0.49% to 155.56 points.

Market capitalization stood at XOF 12.4 trillion, while 217,776 shares valued at XOF 766.5 million were traded. That represented a 41% decline in volume compared to the prior session but a 51% improvement in turnover.

Out of 45 listed equities traded, 21 gained, 13 declined, and 11 remained unchanged. CFAO Motors Côte d’Ivoire led gainers with a 7.43% increase to XOF 795, followed by Uniwax Côte d’Ivoire (+7.36%) and Oragroup Togo (+3.33%). On the losing side, Servair Abidjan dropped 3.31% to XOF 1,750, while FiltiSac Côte d’Ivoire and Bernabe Côte d’Ivoire fell 1.24% and 1.11% respectively.

Sector indices showed mixed results. Consumer discretionary rose 3.36%, distribution gained 2.33%, and public utilities advanced 1.16%. Prestige added 0.66%, while Principal slipped 0.82%. Ecobank Transnational recorded the highest trading volume with 52,894 shares.

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Key Takeaways

The BRVM’s steady climb underscores investor confidence in the WAEMU zone at a time when global markets are mixed. Year-to-date, the Composite Index has gained over 16%, outpacing several African peers such as Nigeria’s NGX and South Africa’s JSE, which have faced currency pressures and weaker growth. The rally is supported by strong performances in consumer discretionary and distribution stocks, sectors tied closely to regional consumption. Cross-border reforms under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) are also expected to deepen liquidity and attract more foreign interest in West African equities. However, the market remains thin compared to larger African bourses. Daily volumes are modest, and price swings in small-cap stocks can distort short-term gains. Sustaining momentum will depend on consistent corporate earnings and the ability of governments in the WAEMU bloc to maintain macroeconomic stability while attracting new listings.

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