Casablanca stock exchange starts strong as MASI gains 0.24%

Saturday 06 September 2025 - 10:20

By: Dakir Madiha

Casablanca stock exchange starts strong as MASI gains 0.24%

The Casablanca Stock Exchange (CSE) opened today on a positive trajectory, continuing its steady upward trend. The benchmark MASI index climbed 0.24% to reach 20,193.98 points, signaling continued investor confidence in the Moroccan market.

The MASI 20 index, which tracks the 20 most liquid companies on the exchange, rose by 0.23% to 1,653.51 points. Meanwhile, the MASI ESG index, which highlights companies with high environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards as rated by Moody’s ESG Solutions, posted a 0.31% gain, reaching 1,378.74 points. Smaller companies also saw modest growth, with the MASI Mid and Small Cap index inching up 0.11% to 1,970 points.

This encouraging start builds on the gains made during Wednesday’s session, when the MASI index increased by 0.14% to 20,146.13 points, reflecting a consistent upward momentum.

Mixed stock performances

Individual stock movements were varied. Med Paper emerged as the session’s top performer, jumping 2.19% to 35 MAD. Vicenne followed with a 1.32% increase, closing at 460 MAD, while S2M rose 1.28% to 710 MAD. CMGP Group advanced 1.21% to 417 MAD, and Bank of Africa rounded out the top risers, gaining 1.18% to settle at 257 MAD.

On the downside, STROC Industrie led the decliners with a 1.41% drop to 233.65 MAD. M2M Group slipped 0.97% to 510 MAD, Afric Industries fell 0.89% to 333 MAD, Mutandis lost 0.56% to 294 MAD, and Auto Hall decreased by 0.52% to 96.5 MAD.

A record-setting year for the CSE

The positive sentiment reflects broader market trends in Morocco. Earlier this year, the Casablanca Stock Exchange reached a historic milestone by surpassing 20,000 points and crossing the 1 trillion MAD threshold in total market capitalization. This achievement has cemented its position as a leading financial hub in Africa.

The MASI index also recorded robust growth in the first quarter of 2025, with a year-to-date increase of over 20%. These gains have bolstered investor confidence and drawn both foreign and domestic interest in Moroccan equities.

As today’s session progresses, market watchers will be observing whether the early gains hold steady. If this upward momentum continues, the Casablanca Stock Exchange could extend its record-setting performance, attracting additional capital and reinforcing its role as a key player in regional finance.