GSE Indices Extend Gains as MTNGH Dominates Market Turnover
Trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) ended on a positive note on Wednesday, February 19, 2026, as sustained investor demand and selective price appreciation lifted the benchmark indices, with MTN Ghana (MTNGH) accounting for the bulk of market activity.
The GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) gained 43.14 points to close at 11,384.70, pushing its year-to-date (YTD) return to 29.81 percent. Similarly, the GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) advanced by 174.61 points to settle at 6,326.64, expanding its YTD performance to 36.14 percent.
Market capitalisation rose to GH¢211.69 billion from GH¢210.31 billion in the previous session, reflecting improved price levels across selected counters.
Trading activity surged significantly, with total volume traded jumping to 39.75 million shares, representing a 644.95 percent increase over the previous session. Correspondingly, market turnover climbed by 804.07 percent to GH¢218.51 million.
Gainers dominated the session, led by GCB Bank and Access Bank, which appreciated by GH¢2.50 and GH¢2.23 to close at GH¢30.00 and GH¢25.90 respectively. CAL Bank, ETI, FML, GGBL, RBGH, SCB, SIC, SOGEGH and UNIL also posted price gains.
MTN Ghana was the sole decliner, shedding GH¢0.10 to close at GH¢5.30.
The telecommunications sector drove market turnover, with MTNGH leading trading activity after recording transactions valued at approximately GH¢168.74 million from about 31.83 million shares exchanged. This represented about 77.23 percent of total market value traded.
Other notable equities traded included SOGEGH, GGBL, GCB and Access Bank.
Overall, the session reflected continued bullish sentiment on the local bourse, underpinned by strong participation in heavyweight stocks, despite mild profit-taking in MTN Ghana.
