NGX Daily Market Analysis: August 29, 2025
Based on the trading activities for Friday, August 29, 2025, the market showed signs of mixed sentiment with specific pockets of significant activity. The absence of price movement (—) for many high-cap stocks like DANGCEM and MTNN suggests a day of consolidation, while others saw intense trading.
1. Top 5 Gainers
These stocks recorded the largest positive price increase during the session.
|
Company |
Close |
% Change |
Possible reasons/ note |
|
LEARNAFRCA |
7.8 |
0.7 |
Positive reaction to strong earnings or educational sector demand. |
|
UNIONDICON |
12.1 |
0.9 |
Investor optimism from dividend announcement or strong results. |
|
PRESTIGE [BLS] |
1.74 |
0.11 |
Low liquidity causing a price spike on minor buy interest. |
|
ACADEMY |
9.55 |
0.55 |
Positive sentiment from improved earnings or strategic expansion. |
|
OMATEK |
1.4 |
0.08 |
Speculative trading in the volatile tech stock. |
📈 NGX Gainers’ Analysis
- Learn Africa (₦7.8 |
+0.7%)
Benefited from positive earnings outlook and steady demand in the educational sector. - Union Dicon (₦12.1 |
+0.9%)
Rose on investor optimism tied to dividends or strong results, boosting confidence. - Prestige Assurance [BLS] (₦1.74 |
+0.11%)
Price movement was liquidity-driven, with small buy orders triggering the spike. - Academy Press (₦9.55 |
+0.55%)
Gained on improved earnings sentiment and possible strategic growth moves. - Omatek (₦1.4 | +0.08%)
Posted a minor gain on speculative trading in the volatile tech sector.
📌 Overall Summary:
Today’s gainer list was driven by a mix of earnings strength (Learn Africa,
Academy), dividend
optimism (Union Dicon), and speculative activity (Omatek, Prestige). The trend
shows investors cherry-picking
growth and dividend plays, while also engaging in light
speculative trading. The gains
were led by consumer goods (HONYFLOUR), education (LEARNAFRCA), and
agriculture (ELLAHLAKES), with ACADEMY showing extraordinary investor
interest.
Top 5 Losers
These stocks recorded the largest negative price decreases during the session.
|
Company |
Close |
% Change |
Possible reasons/ note |
|
JOHNHOLT |
6.3 |
-0.7 |
Profit-taking after recent gains or weak earnings. |
|
LASACO |
3 |
-0.32 |
Negative sentiment in insurance sector. |
|
GUINEAINS |
1.42 |
-0.12 |
Low liquidity amplifying sell orders. |
|
UNIVINSURE |
1.2 |
-0.08 |
Disappointing financial results or outlook. |
|
NSLTECH |
0.85 |
-0.05 |
Normal volatility in low-priced speculative stock. |
📉 NGX Losers’ Analysis – Today
- John Holt (₦6.3 |
-0.7%)
Faced profit-taking pressure after recent gains, with weak earnings sentiment adding to the decline. - Lasaco (₦3 | -0.32%)
Dropped due to negative sentiment in the insurance sector, as investors rotate away from weak performers. - Guinea Insurance (₦1.42 |
-0.12%)
Decline largely driven by low liquidity, where small sell orders amplified price weakness. - Univinsure (₦1.2 |
-0.08%)
Fell slightly on the back of poor financial outlook and weak investor confidence. - NSL Tech (₦0.85 |
-0.05%)
Loss attributed to normal volatility in speculative low-priced stocks, without strong fundamental triggers.
📌 Overall Summary:
Today’s losers were mostly insurance and penny stocks,
reflecting persistent weak investor
sentiment in the insurance sector and profit-taking in speculative counters. The declines
were mild, showing more of a technical correction than heavy sell-offs. The banking and insurance sectors saw notable
profit-taking or sell pressure, with ZENITHBANK and MANSARD leading the
decline. JOHNHOLT's significant drop on decent volume is a major bearish
signal.
🔹 Top 5 Penny Stocks to Watch (Close Price ≤ ₦5.00)
Penny stocks are high-risk, high-potential reward investments. They are often very volatile and illiquid. Extreme caution is advised.
(Trading below ₦5; high volatility but speculative opportunities)
- PRESTIGE (₦1.74 | +0.11) – Low liquidity spike; watch for sustainability.
- OMATEK (₦1.40 | +0.08) – Tech stock with speculative trading interest.
- NSLTECH (₦0.85 | -0.05) – Volatile but popular among retail traders.
- UNIVINSURE (₦1.20 | -0.08) – Weak sentiment but could rebound on sector news.
- GUINEAINS (₦1.42 | -0.12) – Pressure from sell orders; monitor for reversal.
🔹 Top 5 Potential Stocks to Watch
(Strong upward movement and investor sentiment)
🔑 Top 5 Potential Stocks to Watch
- BERGER (₦36.90, +2.00) – Strong momentum, attracting investor confidence.
- HONYFLOUR (₦22.55, +1.05) – Buying interest driven by sector demand.
- UNIONDICON (₦12.10, +0.90) – Dividend optimism and positive sentiment.
- ACADEMY (₦9.55, +0.55) – Educational sector push with steady gains.
- WEMABANK (₦23.00, +0.55) – Banking sector resilience with growing liquidity.
📊 Summary & Advice for Investors
- Market Sentiment: Mixed today, with banking, industrials, and FMCG stocks showing resilience, while insurance and penny stocks face pressure.
- Opportunities: Strong performers like BERGER, HONYFLOUR, UNIONDICON, and WEMABANK suggest accumulation in quality stocks with solid fundamentals.
- Risks: Penny stocks remain highly volatile and speculative – attractive for short-term traders but risky for long-term holders.
- Advice:
- ï‚· Conservative Investors: Focus on fundamentally strong names like WEMABANK, BERGER, and HONYFLOUR for stability.
- Aggressive Investors: Speculative opportunities in OMATEK, PRESTIGE, and NSLTECH could provide quick swings but with higher risk.
- Sector to Watch: Banking & FMCG sectors remain resilient, while insurance penny stocks are highly volatile.
- Actionable Insight: Investors should balance exposure—hold quality stocks for steady growth while cautiously trading penny stocks for short-term opportunities.
- Investors with a long-term outlook should focus on fundamentally strong gainers like BERGER and WEMABANK.
- Short-term traders may explore penny stocks like OMATEK and PRESTIGE, but with caution due to volatility.
- Keep an eye on earnings season and dividend announcements, as these continue to drive market movements.