Biggest movers of the BSE

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The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) continues to show steady performance across several blue-chip and mid-cap stocks, with a few standout gainers over the past year. Let’s look at the top performers by yearly return and what’s driving their momentum.

1. CA Sales Holdings (CAS-EQO) — +40.5% (1Y Return)

CA Sales Holdings leads with an impressive 40.5% annual gain. The group benefits from:

• Strong regional operations in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) distribution

• Consistent earnings growth across Botswana, South Africa, and other SADC markets

• Investor optimism around diversified revenue streams and dividend policy

At P14.05 per share, CA Sales continues to show resilience even in tighter consumer environments.

2. Choppies Enterprises (CHOP-EQO) — +34.6% (1Y Return)

Choppies follows closely with a 34.6% gain in the past year. The retailer has recovered from its financial difficulties, driven by:

• Operational turnaround with better cost management and store efficiency

• Improved profit margins from stable demand

• Investor confidence is returning as the company expands regionally

With the share currently trading at P0.70, Choppies remains one of the most affordable growth stocks on the BSE.

3. Standard Chartered Bank Botswana (SCBB-EQO) — +24.1% (1Y Return)

Standard Chartered delivered a 24.1% return, supported by:

• Higher interest income from a tighter monetary policy environment

• Improved digital banking adoption, reducing operational costs

• Strong asset quality as credit impairments remain low

Currently trading at P8.70, the stock reflects positive momentum in the financial sector.

4. Sefalana Holding (SEF-EQO) — +20.0% (1Y Return)

Sefalana has returned 20% over the past year. Its performance is driven by:

• Diversified operations across retail, manufacturing, and logistics

• Regional expansion strengthening revenues

• Defensive business model holding well during inflationary conditions

At P15.00, Sefalana remains attractive to dividend-focused investors.

5. Turnstar Holdings (TURN-EQU) — +16.5% (1Y Return)

Turnstar recorded a 16.5% gain, benefiting from:

• Rising rental income and post-COVID occupancy recovery

• Diversification across Botswana, Tanzania, and Dubai properties

• Renewed investor interest in real estate-backed stocks

Turnstar trades at P2.26.

6. Sechaba Brewery Holdings (SECH-EQO) — +15.6% (1Y Return)

Sechaba has grown 15.6% on the back of:

• Recovery in beverage consumption following pandemic restrictions

• Efficient production and distribution strategies

• Reliable dividend payouts

7. Absa Bank Botswana (ABBL-EQO) — +13.5% (1Y Return)

Absa gained 13.5%, supported by:

• Growth in lending and digital services

• Strong profit margins from disciplined cost management

• Rising consumer confidence in the banking sector

8. Botswana Insurance Holdings (BIHL-EQO) — +12.7% (1Y Return)

BIHL returned 12.7%, helped by:

• Strong investment income from a diversified portfolio

• Growth in insurance premiums amid a recovering economy

• Consistent dividend policy attracting long-term investors

9. First National Bank Botswana (FNBB-EQO) — +10.1% (1Y Return)

FNBB delivered a 10.1% increase due to:

• Continued innovation in digital banking

• High profitability and dividend payouts

• Institutional confidence in its financial stability

10. Botswana Telecommunications (BTCL-EQO) — +9.4% (1Y Return)

BTCL gained 9.4%, benefiting from:

• Ongoing network modernization projects

• Rising mobile data demand

• Support from government digitalization initiatives

• Weekly Performance

No major companies recorded gains on a 7-day return in the current snapshot. This signals a short-term cooling period after several months of strong momentum. For long-term investors, this may present attractive entry points.

Market Outlook

The Botswana Stock Exchange continues to offer value, particularly in consumer staples, banking, and property. Investors focusing on dividend yield and steady capital appreciation are likely to benefit as Botswana’s economy maintains positive growth momentum heading into 2026.

Source: simplywallst