Cairo — Egypt’s stock market ended trading on Monday, 11 May 2026 on a mixed note, with the benchmark index easing slightly following the previous session’s strong gains, while mid- and small-cap stocks continued to attract buying interest.
The benchmark EGX30 fell 0.28% to 54,475.49 points, according to data from the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), as investors locked in profits in selected large-cap shares after the market’s recent rally. In contrast, broader market indicators remained positive. The EGX35-LV rose 0.97% to 6,036.67 points, while the EGX70 index of small and medium-sized companies advanced 0.71% to 14,807.86 points and the broader EGX100 gained 0.61% to 20,679.18 points. The EGX33 Shariah index declined 0.25%.
Total market capitalization stood at approximately EGP 3.814tn, remaining near recent highs as liquidity stayed strong across the market.
Investor flows were relatively balanced. Egyptian investors and non-Arab foreign investors recorded net purchases of approximately EGP 62.6mn and EGP 293mn, respectively, while Arab investors were net sellers by around EGP 355.6mn, EGX data showed.
Trading activity reflected continued strength in selected consumer and financial shares. Misr Duty Free Shops surged 19.98%, while Tycoon Holding for Financial Investments climbed 14.2% and Cairo Educational Services gained 7.84%. On the downside, Gogreen for Agricultural Investment fell 14.29%, while Alexandria Pharmaceuticals declined 7.22% and Subscription Rights of Alexandria New Medical Center -2 lost 3.96%.
The session came as regional markets remained cautious amid continued uncertainty surrounding negotiations between the United States and Iran. Recent reporting by Reuters indicated that Gulf equity markets traded mixed as investors monitored oil-price movements and risks to shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, although easing pressure on the Egyptian pound and improving domestic macroeconomic indicators continued to support sentiment in Cairo.
The EGX’s resilience has also been reinforced by improving local economic data. Earlier this month, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) reported that annual core inflation slowed to 13.8% in April, while foreign currency reserves rose to $53.01bn, supporting expectations of greater macroeconomic stability.
Market view: Monday’s session suggested that Egypt’s equity rally remains intact, while the session reflected continued strength in mid- and small-cap stocks relative to blue chips. Continued domestic liquidity and selective foreign buying are helping support the market, while investors remain attentive to regional geopolitical developments and their potential impact on energy prices and capital flows.
