Market Profile
The stock market continued its advance, closing the session on a positive note. The benchmark index rose 0.19% on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, to 15,829.45 points.
The day was marked by brisk trading, totaling 14.6 million dinars (MD).
Performance of stocks
The STPAP stock topped the market’s leaderboard. The share jumped 4.50% to 3,250 dinars (D), in a turnover of 121 thousand dinars. The SIMPAR stock stood out among the session’s best performers. The share rose 4.36% to 35,900 D, while attracting trades totaling 3 MD.
The UBCI share was among the session’s laggards. It declined 4.29% to 35,010 D, in a volume of 105 thousand dinars. The CITY CARS stock posted a bearish trading pattern for the session. The share fell 4.26% to 21,820 D. The stock amassed a turnover of 221 thousand dinars during the session.
The TLNET stock was particularly active during the session. The share appreciated 2.96% to 10,800 D, while fueling the market with capital of 2.7 MD.
News
WIFAK BANK – At the end of Q1 2026, activity indicators show a rise in customer deposits of 25.84%, reaching 1,500 MD against 1,192 MD on 31/03/2025. The outstanding customer financing also recorded a growth of 17.22%, standing at 1,450 MD against 1,237 MD at the same period in 2025.
The Net Banking Income (NBI) grew by 17%, totaling 28.1 MD versus 24.1 MD at the end of March 2025. Operating expenses rose by 19.18%, totaling 21.2 MD against 17.8 MD at the same date in the previous year.
CARTHAGE CEMENT – The activity indicators for the first quarter of 2026 show revenue of 67.737 MD, down 15% compared with the same period in 2025, in an environment of market demand still contracting. This evolution occurs in a challenging macroeconomic context.
The Cement activity recorded a 12% increase in clinker production, reaching 359,174 tonnes. Commercially, revenue on the local market stood at 54.178 MD, a slight drop from 2025 (60.874 MD), in a context of weaker domestic demand. For exports, sales reached 7.039 MD, reflecting a temporary adjustment related to market conditions.
