Egyptian Stocks Close with Modest Gains: EGX30 Remains Firm Supported by Blue Chips

Egypt | EcoPulse24

The Egyptian Exchange concluded trading on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, with modest positive performance. The main indices, led by the EGX30, remained firm thanks to selective buying in a number of blue-chip stocks, offset by selling pressure elsewhere, according to official data.

The EGX30 index rose slightly by 0.21% to close at 41,508.31 points. The session saw sideways movement with an upward bias, reflecting a relative balance between buying and selling forces. Since the start of 2025, the index is up by 39.57%.

Key EGX30 session data:
- Closing value: 41,508.31 points
- Opening value: 41,419.32 points
- High: 41,618.02 points
- Low: 41,396.66 points
- Dollar-denominated EGX30: 2,960 points (+0.10%)

Trading summary for EGX30 constituents:
- Turnover: EGP 1,576,920,661
- Volume: 226,505,214 shares
- Number of transactions: 29,149
- Market cap: EGP 1.6 trillion
- EGX30 share of total market: 56.02%

Top gainers:
- South Cairo & Giza Mills: EGP 251.88 (+20.00%)
- North Cairo Mills: EGP 130.00 (+16.11%)
- Alexandria Mills: EGP 65.50 (+13.64%)
- Middle Egypt Mills: EGP 110.53 (+10.83%)
- Amer Group Holding: EGP 2.22 (+9.90%)

Top decliners:
- Raccord Rights Issue 2: EGP 0.112 (-17.65%)
- Digitize Investments: EGP 5.53 (-9.05%)
- Genex Investments: USD 0.036 (-5.26%)
- Cooper Investments: EGP 0.35 (-3.05%)
- Arab Asset Management: EGP 1.40 (-2.10%)

Analysis: The session reflects ongoing positive consolidation for EGX30, underpinned by selective blue-chip movements and strong year-to-date gains. Meanwhile, volatility and speculation persist in low-priced stocks and rights issues, indicating a selective market still awaiting fresh liquidity or earnings catalysts in coming sessions.