Cairo — Egypt’s stock market closed mostly higher on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, with the benchmark index recovering from the previous session’s losses as domestic investors returned to large-cap stocks, according to data from the Egyptian Exchange (EGX).
The EGX30 rose 1.12% to 52,557.63 points, regaining the 52,000-point level after slipping below it a day earlier. The EGX33 Shariah index added 0.22%, while the broader market also remained positive, with the EGX70 edging up 0.08% and the EGX100 advancing 0.18%. The EGX35-LV, which tracks low-volatility shares, slipped marginally by 0.03%. Total market capitalization stood at approximately EGP 3.705tn, EGX data showed.
Investor flows remained dominated by domestic institutions and individuals. Egyptian investors were net buyers by EGP 12.73bn, while Arab and non-Arab foreign investors were net sellers, recording outflows of EGP 7.33bn and EGP 5.40bn, respectively.
The session’s strongest gains came from food and milling stocks. South Cairo & Giza Mills & Bakeries surged 20%, while North Cairo Mills rose 16.87% and Alexandria Flour Mills gained 11.02%, extending recent momentum in consumer-related shares. On the downside, Delta for Printing & Packaging fell 9.55%, while Subscription Rights of South Valley Cement -1 and Tanmiya for Real Estate Investment also declined.
The rebound in the benchmark index came as regional equity markets stabilised following recent volatility linked to developments in US-Iran negotiations and energy markets. Recent reporting by Reuters noted that Gulf investors remain sensitive to oil-price movements and shipping risks in the Strait of Hormuz, factors that continue to shape broader sentiment across Middle East markets.
For Egypt, investor positioning remains closely tied to external flows and expectations surrounding inflation, currency stability and energy costs. While foreign investors have continued trimming exposure in recent sessions, the EGX has remained supported by strong domestic liquidity and selective buying in defensive and consumer-oriented sectors.
Tuesday’s session highlighted renewed strength in large-cap stocks after Monday’s pullback, with domestic buying offsetting continued foreign outflows. The market remains near recent highs, though trading patterns suggest investors are still favouring selective positioning rather than broad-based risk appetite.
