Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index Surpasses 14,000 Points for First Time

The Ghana Stock Exchange recorded a landmark performance on Wednesday, as its benchmark Composite Index crossed the 14,000 mark for the first time in history.

At the close of the 7,166th trading session on March 4, 2026, the GSE Composite Index rose by 270.78 points to settle at 14,005.32. The Financial Stocks Index also advanced strongly, gaining 309.94 points to close at 8,805.87.

Market capitalisation climbed to GH¢256.75 billion, up from GH¢251.02 billion recorded the previous day, reflecting sustained investor participation across the market.

A total of 3,583,308 shares were traded during the session, with a combined value of GH¢39.82 million. Although trading volume was lower compared to earlier sessions in the week, the total value represented the highest single day turnover recorded so far this week.

Banking Stocks Lead Market Gains

Banking equities accounted for much of the day’s momentum.

GCB Bank PLC posted one of the strongest gains, rising by GH¢4.52 to close at GH¢49.80. The bank recorded 441,752 shares traded, contributing nearly GH¢22 million to the total value of shares exchanged.

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC added GH¢4.72 to close at GH¢51.96, while Ecobank Ghana PLC closed unchanged at GH¢57.00, with 24,534 shares traded.

Other financial stocks also recorded gains. Enterprise Group PLC rose by GH¢0.80 to GH¢9.00, while Ecobank Transnational Inc. gained GH¢0.13 to close at GH¢1.55.

However, Societe Generale Ghana PLC declined by GH¢0.11 to close at GH¢11.40, making it the only actively traded stock to record a loss during the session.

Telecommunications and Energy Counters Advance

Scancom PLC, operators of MTN Ghana, remained the most actively traded stock. The counter rose by GH¢0.02 to close at GH¢5.80, with 1,968,543 shares exchanged, valued at over GH¢11.4 million. The stock’s closing bid and offer prices indicated sustained demand ahead of its upcoming dividend payment.

In the energy and insurance sectors, Ghana Oil Company Limited advanced by GH¢0.52 to GH¢5.77, while SIC Insurance Company PLC gained GH¢0.29 to close at GH¢4.90.

Republic Bank Ghana PLC increased by GH¢0.11 to GH¢2.73, and Atlantic Lithium Ltd rose by GH¢0.12 to GH¢6.52. Benso Palm Plantation PLC edged up marginally by GH¢0.01 to close at GH¢74.01.

Broader Market Performance

Several listed equities recorded no price changes during the session, including AngloGold Ashanti PLC, Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC, TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC, and Unilever Ghana PLC, among others.

Since the beginning of the year, the Composite Index has recorded a cumulative gain of 59.69 percent, while the Financial Stocks Index has returned 89.49 percent. Wednesday’s performance marked the eighth consecutive trading session of gains for the benchmark index, as market observers monitor the 14,500 point level as the next key threshold.