BSE biggest movers

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In a year shaped by inflationary pressures and global uncertainty, several companies listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) have delivered strong performance for their shareholders. Below is a breakdown of the best-performing stocks over the past 12 months, ranked by 1-year return.

1. CA Sales Holdings (CAS-EQO)

Last Price: P13.25

1-Year Return: 94.9%

CA Sales has led the market with nearly double the return in just one year. Its footprint across Southern Africa in FMCG distribution continues to expand, driving performance.

2. Choppies Enterprises (CHOP-EQO)

Last Price: P0.70

1-Year Return: 34.6%

Once a turnaround stock, Choppies continues to show momentum, benefiting from a leaner structure and wider market penetration.

3. Standard Chartered Bank Botswana (SCBB-EQO)

Last Price: P8.69

1-Year Return: 31.3%

The bank has quietly delivered solid returns, reflecting renewed investor confidence and efficient cost management.

4. Sefalana Holding (SEF-EQO)

Last Price: P15.00

1-Year Return: 26.3%

As a retail and manufacturing conglomerate, Sefalana has maintained steady performance and remains a strong local portfolio anchor.

5. Sechaba Brewery Holdings (SECH-EQO)

Last Price: P37.00

1-Year Return: 15.6%

While not active in weekly trading, Sechaba has delivered consistent year-on-year growth driven by demand in its beverage segment.

6. Turnstar Holdings (TURN-EQU)

Last Price: P2.26

1-Year Return: 17.1%

Turnstar’s property rental and development portfolio continues to show resilience in a tight economy.

7. Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited (BIHL-EQO)

Last Price: P23.01

1-Year Return: 13.1%

Insurance and wealth management are driving growth at BIHL, with a strong presence in the pension and asset management space.

8. Absa Bank Botswana (ABBL-EQO)

Last Price: P7.30

1-Year Return: 10.1%

7-Day Return: -0.1%

Despite a slight dip this week, Absa remains one of the strongest year-on-year banking stocks on the local exchange.

9. Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTCL-EQO)

Last Price: P1.14

1-Year Return: 10.7%

7-Day Return: 0.9%

BTCL’s investments in infrastructure and digital services are slowly translating into investor returns. It’s one of the few stocks to show a positive weekly gain.

10. First National Bank Botswana (FNBB-EQO)

Last Price: P5.31

1-Year Return: 7.9%

7-Day Return: 0.2%

A solid dividend payer, FNBB continues to grow in both performance and investor trust. Its small weekly gain reflects sustained market confidence.

Additional Mentions with Weekly Momentum

Although not leading the annual growth rankings, the following stocks posted positive movements this past week:

• BTCL: 0.9%

• FNBB: 0.2%

And worth noting for their year-to-date consistency:

• New African Properties (NAP-EQU): 4.1%

• Engen Botswana (ENG-EQO): 6.1%

• Chobe Holdings (CHOB-EQO): 6.4%

• Letlole La Rona (LLR-EQU): 6.6%

Conclusion

The current market landscape in Botswana shows clear winners in retail, property, and finance sectors. CA Sales and Choppies continue to outpace the market, while banks like FNBB and SCBB show long-term resilience. For investors considering diversification or dividend yields, these trends offer guidance on where capital is currently rewarded.

Source: simplywallst