Nigerian Investors Are Watching Now

Nigeria’s stock market (NGX) has been on a strong run this year, with the main benchmark — the NGX 30 Index — up more than 50% in 2025. (NGN Market)

This means many of the biggest Nigerian stocks are rising, driven by earnings growth, dividend expectations, and strong investor interest.

Below are some live NGX stocks you can analyze using P/E, dividend yield, and price action (as we explained earlier).

📈 1. Presco Plc (PRESCO)

• Current Price (approx): ₦1,480 per share — one of the top gainers on NGX. (Nairametrics)

• 2025 YTD Return: ~211.6% — the highest performer on NGX 30. (Nairametrics)

• What this tells us: Presco’s strong earnings growth and demand for palm oil products have driven its price up significantly, making it a clear momentum stock.

  
  

⭐ Key Lesson: A stock can outperform when revenue and profits jump — always check earnings before assuming rising price equals hype.

🏦 2. Zenith Bank Plc (ZENITHBANK)

• Approx Price: ₦63.30 per share. (StockAnalysis)

• P/E Ratio: ~2.5 — very low, suggests undervaluation. (StockAnalysis)

• Dividend Yield: ~8–8.3% — one of the top yields on NGX. (StockAnalysis)

• 52-Week Range: ₦43–₦78.50. (StockAnalysis)

👉 Interpretation:
Low P/E + high dividend yield + strong banking business = attractive value stock for income and long-term growth.

📌 This is a classic blue-chip stock — strong fundamentals with cash flow and consistent payouts.

📊 3. MTN Nigeria Plc (MTNN)

• Tracked among the NGX Premium Index’s top performers (up ~137% YTD). (Nairametrics)

• A leading telecom stock with solid earnings and recurring revenue.

Why watch it: Telecoms are essential services with stable customer bases, so price movements often follow subscriber growth and patterns of data usage.

🍺 4. Nigerian Breweries Plc & International Breweries Plc

Both stocks have shown strong 2025 returns:

• Nigerian Breweries: +114% YTD. (Nairametrics)

• International Breweries: +121.6% YTD. (Nairametrics)

These consumer goods benefit from:

• Stable demand

• Pricing power

• Earnings recovery

Consumer staples often become defensive holdings with solid dividends.

🧱 5. Other Notable NGX Stocks

📍 BUA Foods / BUA Cement

• Strong industrial demand, cement, and food stocks are linked to infrastructure and consumption. (Nairametrics)

📍 GTCO Plc

• Mid-cap banking stock with liquidity and dividends. (Nairametrics)

📍 UBA Plc & Access Holdings Plc

• Banking stocks with broad retail and corporate footprints. (Nairametrics)

📍 Transcorp Power & NAHCO Plc

• Recent insider purchases and institutional interest signal confidence. (Reddit)

📍 Honeywell Flour Mills & Aradel Holdings (from top picks)

• Growth and dividend potentials highlighted by analysts. (Bizwatch Nigeria)

🔎 Market Environment Snapshot (2025)

• NGX 30 Index: ~₦5,650  up strongly YTD. (NGN Market)

• ASI (All Share Index): Also rising, confirming broad market gains. (NGN Market)

This suggests the market momentum is not limited to a few stocks but reflects rising sentiment across major sectors.

🧠 How to Use This Breakdown Practically

Now that you know which stocks are moving, here’s how to use the ratios you’ve learned:

✅ Check P/E Ratio

• Low vs industry average → possible undervaluation

• High without earnings growth → overpriced

👉 Example: Zenith Bank’s P/E of ~2.5 is low (value signal). (StockAnalysis)

✅ Check Dividend Yield

• Higher yield = more income

• But ensure sustainability

👉 Example: Zenith Bank ~8% yield — strong for income investors. (StockAnalysis)

✅ Check 52-Week High/Low

• Buying near low is safer

• Buying near high → be cautious

📌 Presco’s strength (~₦1,480) and big rally show strong momentum — but check how much more upside is realistic. (Nairametrics)

 Insider Activity & Market Signals

Recent insider purchases of stocks like Zenith Bank and Transcorp Power signal confidence from individuals who know the companies best. (Reddit)
Smart investors treat insider purchases as a bullish signal — though not a guarantee.

📌 Summary Table (Live Snapshot)

(Prices approximate based on latest data trends) (Nairametrics)

Final Thought

This live breakdown shows that different stocks rise for different reasons:

• Strong earnings → Presco

• Value + income → Zenith Bank

• Market leadership → MTN

• Sector strength → Breweries & manufacturing

If you combine this with the ratios (P/E, dividend yield, etc.) you learned earlier, you’ll get a practical, powerful edge in Nigerian stock investing.