Nigeria’s five biggest banks now worth over $6bn combined

Daba Finance/Nigeria’s five biggest banks collectively valued at over $6bn

AFRICAN STOCKS AND FINANCEJanuary 13, 2024 at 3:52 PM UTC

TLDR

Nigeria's top five banks, including First Bank, Access Bank, UBA, Guaranty Trust Bank, and Zenith Bank, have achieved a market capitalization of at least ₦1 trillion ($1 billion) on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), following a robust market performance.
Access Bank, UBA, and First Bank have recently joined the trillion-naira club, along with established members Guaranty Trust Bank and Zenith Bank.
The stock prices of the three new bank entrants have appreciated by an average of 10%, contributing to their attainment of the trillion-naira status. These seven trillion-naira firms represent 66% of the NGX's market capitalization.

Nigeria's top five banks—First Bank, Access Bank, UBA, Guaranty Trust Bank, and Zenith Bank—have individually achieved a market capitalization of at least ₦1 trillion ($1 billion) on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX). This milestone comes as a result of a robust market performance, leading to a ₦1.6 trillion gain on the exchange.

Following Tuesday's trading, the banking index experienced an 8.2% increase, equivalent to ₦6.1 trillion. This surge welcomed Access, UBA, and First Bank into the trillion-naira club, joining established members like Guaranty Trust Bank and Zenith Bank, which closed trading at market caps of ₦1.42 trillion and ₦1.49 trillion, respectively.

The recent appreciation in the stock prices of the three new bank entrants averaged 10%, contributing to their attainment of the trillion-naira status. Overall, the NGX's performance has been significantly influenced by seven trillion-naira firms, representing 66% of the market capitalization on the exchange.

Key Takeaways

Nigeria's stock market is currently experiencing a significant surge, reaching a level not seen in seven months. The All Share Index, which monitors the movement of share prices on the exchange, achieved a 7-month high, closing at 83,191.84 at the end of the latest trading session. This bullish trend is encouraging tech startups to consider listing their stocks on the market. However, some analysts are cautioning that the current positive momentum in the stock exchange may not be sustained indefinitely. There are predictions of a potential dip later in the month, signaling a need for investors and market participants to remain vigilant and responsive to market dynamics. As the market continues to exhibit heightened activity, it remains to be seen how this trend will evolve in the coming weeks.

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