Tunis Stock Exchange: Tunindex Rises

Written by: Adel Khelifi on May 7, 2026

Market Profile

In line with the two previous sessions, the stock market closed the day on a positive note. The benchmark index posted, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, a rise of 1.20% to 16,416.41 points.

Thanks to two block trades totaling 3.5 million dinars (MD), the day was marked by a relatively sustained pace of trading, reaching 15.2 MD.

Performance of the securities

The SOTUV security led the ranking. The share jumped 5.82% to 26.350 D, in a volume of 2 MD. The ASSMA stock stood out among the best performers of the session. The share rose 5.33% to 79.300 D, while attracting trades of 47 thousand dinars.

As on the previous day, the STIP share was among the session’s losers. It fell 4.44% to 10.770 D, with almost no trading volume for the day. The NBL security displayed a bearish trajectory during the session. The share declined 4.16% to 3.690 D. The stock accumulated a turnover of 111 thousand dinars during the session.

The TLNET stock particularly animated the session. The share depreciated 0.94% to 10.600 D, while fueling the market with capital of 4.0 MD.

News

SIPHAT – The turnover for the first quarter of 2026 recorded a decline of 7% compared to that of 2025. The turnover of the pharmaceutical form rose from 96,018 D in Q1 2025 to 981,903 D. The production value for Q1 2026 rose from 1,188,425 D in Q1 2025 to 2,653,123 D.

The debt level for Q1 2026 rose by 17% compared to Q1 2025. The company is currently preparing a restructuring project to salvage the situation based on a strategic reorganization aimed at ensuring sustainability, competitiveness and overcoming the crisis.




Adel Khelifi

Adel Khelifi

My name is Adel Khelifi, and I’m a journalist based in Tunis with a passion for telling local stories to a global audience. I cover current affairs, culture, and social issues with a focus on clarity and context. I believe journalism should connect people, not just inform them.