Casablanca Stock Exchange Experiences Decline
On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the Casablanca Stock Exchange concluded the trading day with a noticeable decline, as its benchmark index, the MASI, fell by 0.66% to settle at 18,505.63 points. This downturn reflects broader trends affecting various sectors within the market. The MASI 20 index, which tracks the 20 most liquid stocks, also experienced a drop of 0.5%, closing at 1,323.77 points. Additionally, the MASI ESG index, which highlights companies with the best ESG ratings according to Moody’s ESG Solutions, decreased by 0.92% to 1,353.81 points. The MASI Mid and Small Cap index, designed to represent the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises, saw a loss of 0.46%, finishing at 1,849.52 points.
Sector Performance and Trading Activity
In the international context, the FTSE CSE Morocco 15 Index and the FTSE CSE Morocco All-Liquid both recorded losses, closing down 0.61% to 17,749.62 points and 0.42% to 15,964.73 points, respectively. Sector-wise, the most significant declines were observed in the Forestry and Paper (-2.64%), Beverages (-2.3%), and Agro-Food/Production (-1.32%) sectors. Conversely, the Holdings (+1.42%), Electricity (+0.57%), and Telecommunications (+0.53%) sectors managed to post gains, indicating mixed results across the board.
Trading volume reached over 160.2 million dirhams, primarily concentrated on the central equity market, with significant contributions from Sodep-Marsa Maroc (42.2 MDH), Label’Vie (26.8 MDH), and Attijariwafa Bank (15.1 MDH). The total market capitalization surpassed 1.075 trillion dirhams.
On an individual stock basis, the most considerable declines were seen in Lesieur Cristal (-5.71% to 330 DH), Zellidja (-4.65% to 205 DH), AFMA (-4.05% to 1,185 DH), M2M Group (-3.73% to 380.75 DH), and Ciments du Maroc (-2.65% to 1,650 DH). In contrast, notable gains were recorded by Auto Nejma (+5.99% to 4,834 DH), S2M (+2.82% to 510 DH), BMCI (+2% to 612 DH), Minière Touissit (+1.49% to 4,770 DH), and Delta Holding (+1.47% to 57.84 DH), showcasing a diverse performance landscape within the market.
As reported by fr.hespress.com.
