Unilever Share Price Hits 6-Year High Amid BRVM Stock Market Rebound
TLDR
- The BRVM stock market rebounded sharply, led by a 6.01% gain in Orange CI, which closed at 14,900 FCFA
- The BRVM-Composite rose 1.57% to 285.94 points, the BRVM-30 climbed 1.73% to 143.74 points, and the BRVM-Prestige advanced 1.51% to 121.33 points
- Unilever CI jumped 7.48% to 9,560 FCFA, reaching its highest level since 2018. PALM rose 7.05% to 6,150 FCFA, boosted by Q1 2025 results
The BRVM stock market rebounded sharply, led by a 6.01% gain in Orange, which closed at 14,900 FCFA. The stock added 127.3 billion FCFA in market capitalization, helping lift all major indices. The BRVM-Composite rose 1.57% to 285.94 points, the BRVM-30 climbed 1.73% to 143.74 points, and the BRVM-Prestige advanced 1.51% to 121.33 points.
Unilever jumped 7.48% to 9,560 FCFA, reaching its highest level since 2018. Palm rose 7.05% to 6,150 FCFA, boosted by Q1 2025 results. Air Liquide gained 6.45% to 495 FCFA. In contrast, Tractafric Motors fell 5.96% to 1,815 FCFA. Servair Abidjan and Total dropped 3.65% and 2.78% respectively.
Trading volume surged to 1.8 billion FCFA—nearly five times higher than Friday’s activity. Bank of Africa Senegal and Sonatel accounted for over 70% of trades, underscoring their role in market liquidity.
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Key Takeaways
The BRVM, serving eight West African nations, remains one of the few regional exchanges in the world. Despite global macro pressures, the BRVM has shown consistent resilience, supported by the CFA franc’s peg to the euro, which insulates it from currency volatility. Rising interest from both local and diaspora investors is driving liquidity. Stocks like Orange and Sonatel are seen as defensive plays, offering both dividend yields and exposure to regional telecom growth. Meanwhile, Unilever's rise reflects growing confidence in consumer staples amid inflation concerns. Recent reforms in market infrastructure, including digital trading and improved reporting standards, are increasing transparency and accessibility for retail investors. The spike in trading volumes this session aligns with this growing participation. If current trends continue, the BRVM is poised to attract more cross-border capital and reinforce its position as a leading financial hub in Francophone Africa.
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