Cairo — Egypt’s stock market ended Tuesday, 28 April 2026 on a mixed note, with losses in large-cap stocks offset by gains in smaller shares, according to data from the Egyptian Exchange (EGX).
The benchmark EGX30 declined 0.93% to 52,230.61 points, while the EGX33 Shariah index fell 0.39% and the EGX35-LV edged down 0.09%. In contrast, the EGX70 index of small and medium-sized companies rose 0.22% to 13,973.22 points, and the broader EGX100 added 0.04% to 19,524.47 points. Total market capitalization stood at approximately EGP 3.657tn, EGX data showed.
Investor flows indicated continued divergence in positioning. Egyptian and Arab investors were net buyers, with combined purchases of around EGP 19.5bn, broadly offsetting net foreign selling of EGP 19.5bn, according to EGX figures.
Trading activity was concentrated in selected names. Subscription Rights of South Valley Cement -1 rose 77.14%, while Misr Oils & Soap gained 20% and Alexandria New Medical Center advanced nearly 20%. On the downside, General Silos & Storage fell 4.37%, alongside declines in El Arabia Engineering Industries and Gogreen for Agricultural Investment.
The session reflects a pattern seen in recent weeks, with pressure on blue-chip stocks alongside relative strength in mid- and small-cap segments, based on index performance.
