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XPRS - Express Kenya Limited

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Express Kenya Limited is a Kenya-based company engaged in the provision of clearing and forwarding services for air and sea, as well as warehousing and logistics services. It operates through five divisions: sea freight, air freight, packing and removals, transport, as well as warehousing. The Company's has a fleet of over 80 movers, including trucks, small vans, trailers, low loaders of up to 80 tons capacity, side loaders, cladded stainless steel tankers and forklifts. It manages warehouses of a total of 50,333 cubic meters and provides over 40,000 cubic meters of covered secure space. Express Kenya Ltd operates through subsidiary companies, including wholly owned Express Mombasa Limited, Container Services Limited and Airporter Limited. The ultimate holding company of Express Kenya Limited is Etcoville Holdings Limited.

Express Kenya Limited is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Express is traded on the NSE under the ticker symbol “XPRS”. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) of NSE:XPRS is KE0000000224. Express Kenya Limited is currently the 61st most valuable stock on the NSE with a market capitalization of KES 143 million, which is about 0.0068% of the Nairobi Securities Exchange equity market.

XPRS2.99 ▪ 0.00
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Shares Outstanding47.7M
Market Capitalization143M
Monetary values are quoted in Kenyan Shilling (KES) unless otherwise stated

XPRS Stock Market Performance

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-0.33%-6.56%-14.3%
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-13.8%-0.99%-16.9%

The current share price of Express Kenya Limited (XPRS) is KES 2.99. XPRS closed its last trading day (Tuesday, May 20, 2025) at 2.99 KES per share on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), recording a 0.3% drop from its previous closing price of 3.00 KES. Express began the year with a share price of 3.60 KES but has since lost 16.9% off that price valuation, ranking it 59th on the NSE in terms of year-to-date performance. Shareholders’ worries are compounded by the fact that XPRS has lost 7% of the stock’s value from April 17th to date.

Express Kenya is the 42nd most traded stock on the Nairobi Securities Exchange over the past three months (Feb 17 - May 20, 2025). XPRS has traded a total volume of 263,500 shares—in 179 deals—valued at KES 926,472 over the period, with an average of 4,183 traded shares per session. A volume high of 44,500 was achieved on March 10th for the same period. The table below details the last 10 trading days of activity of Express Kenya on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

DateVolumeCloseChangeChange%
2025-05-2018,6002.99-0.01-0.33%
2025-05-192,8003.00
2025-05-1621,5003.00+0.15+5.26%
2025-05-154002.85-0.15-5.00%
2025-05-131,5003.00
2025-05-121003.00
2025-05-091003.00
2025-05-081003.00
2025-05-077003.00
2025-05-061,3003.00

Profile of Express Kenya Limited

Express Kenya Limited operates in the Consumer Services sector.

Factsheet of Express Kenya Limited

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Consumer Services
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Address
Airport Trade Centre, Freight Road, PO Box 40433-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone
+254-203002372
Email

XPRS Industrial Market Competitors

Express Kenya Limited, issuers of the XPRS stock on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, have a number of market competitors who are also engaged in the Consumer Services sector. The table below presents an overview of the market standing of the top nine by year-to-date performance.


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Comments

  1. JuliusJulius
    Feb 17, 2025 22:35 GMT

    Hi Members when did EXPRESS KENYA LIMITED declare Dividends last and how much was it?
    Thanks in advance for your co-operation and feedback on the inquiry above.

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    Jun 10, 2022 10:02 GMT

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  3. Hussein AbdiHussein Abdi
    Sep 11, 2021 11:12 GMT

    I would like to invest in your company

  4. Dedan MainaDedan Maina
    Apr 11, 2025 03:29 GMT

    Strategic Insights for Investors: Leveraging Global Market Tactics

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    1. Trump’s Tariffs & Astute Market Manipulation a. Intentional Bear Market Creation - Strategic, Not Reckless: Donald Trump and his advisors (Wall Street veterans, Silicon Valley investors) understand market cycles intimately. The tariffs and trade wars are designed to induce short-term fear, triggering sell-offs and creating *bargain buying opportunities* for assets undervalued due to panic. - Buy Low, Sell High Playbook: By destabilizing markets temporarily, Trump’s circle can acquire quality U.S. stocks, distressed businesses, or infrastructure assets at discounted prices. Historically, similar tactics were used during the 2008 crisis, where savvy investors like Warren Buffett capitalized on panic to secure lucrative deals. b. Long-Term Stabilization is Inevitable - Self-Interest Drives Recovery: Prolonged bear markets harm even the wealthiest investors. Trump’s regime will likely pivot to stabilize markets (e.g., negotiating trade deals, Fed rate cuts) to ensure their newly acquired assets appreciate. Example: Post-2018 trade war saw S&P 500 surge 35% by 2020. - Key Insight: Short-term volatility is a tool for strategic investors to accumulate wealth. Kenyan investors should mimic this patience. 2. NSE Mirroring: Lagged Reactions & Local Realities a. Why NSE Follows U.S. Trends - Frontier markets like Kenya’s NSE lag behind Wall Street by 3–6 months due to lower liquidity and foreign investor dependence. Recent U.S. dips (driven by tariffs) are now echoing locally. - Foreign Investor Hesitation: Global funds (e.g., BlackRock, Vanguard) are holding cash reserves instead of diversifying into frontier markets, waiting for U.S. policy clarity. This reduces demand for NSE stocks, amplifying sell-offs. b. Local Triggers Amplifying Dips - Dividend Disappointment: Banks retained profits for growth (e.g., NCBA’s tech upgrades, KCB’s regional expansion), frustrating retail investors seeking quick returns. Panic selling post-FY24 results worsened price declines. - Opportunity for Locals: With foreign players sidelined, Kenyan investors can dominate accumulation phases in undervalued sectors (banking, manufacturing). 3. Actionable Strategies for Kenyan Investors a. Adopt the “Trump Playbook” - Buy During Fear: Target stocks trading below book value (e.g., Bamburi Cement, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya) or sectors with strong fundamentals (e.g., Safaricom’s fintech dominance). - Hold for Stabilization: Anticipate eventual U.S. policy shifts (e.g., tariff rollbacks) that will cascade into NSE recovery. b. Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) - Mechanics: Invest fixed amounts (e.g., KES 20,000 monthly) in blue-chips like Equity Group or EABL. This reduces timing risk and ensures participation in sudden rallies. - Example: If KCB dips from KES 45 to KES 35 over 4 months, DCA lowers your average entry price to ~KES 40, maximizing gains when it rebounds to KES 50. c. Liquidity is Power - Reserve 20–30% of your portfolio in cash or short-term government bonds. Use these reserves to aggressively buy during panic-driven dips (e.g., election jitters, global sell-offs). 5. Key Takeaways 1. Bear Markets Reward the Prepared: Trump’s tactics are a masterclass in leveraging fear. Kenyan investors must emulate this discipline. 2. NSE Recovery is Inevitable: Foreign capital will return once U.S. policies stabilize—position yourself early. 3. Ignore Noise, Focus on Data: Track corporate earnings (NSE disclosures) over headlines. “The best investments are often made when others are scrambling for exits.”– Dedan Maina.

  5. Dedan MainaDedan Maina
    Apr 11, 2025 03:27 GMT

    Strategic Insights for Investors: Leveraging Global Market Tactics chat.whatsapp.com/...8tDHn3phh6a1LINh 1. Trump’s Tariffs & Astute Market Manipulation a. Intentional Bear Market Creation - Strategic, Not Reckless: Donald Trump and his advisors (Wall Street veterans, Silicon Valley investors) understand market cycles intimately. The tariffs and trade wars are designed to induce short-term fear, triggering sell-offs and creating *bargain buying opportunities* for assets undervalued due to panic. - Buy Low, Sell High Playbook: By destabilizing markets temporarily, Trump’s circle can acquire quality U.S. stocks, distressed businesses, or infrastructure assets at discounted prices. Historically, similar tactics were used during the 2008 crisis, where savvy investors like Warren Buffett capitalized on panic to secure lucrative deals. b. Long-Term Stabilization is Inevitable - Self-Interest Drives Recovery: Prolonged bear markets harm even the wealthiest investors. Trump’s regime will likely pivot to stabilize markets (e.g., negotiating trade deals, Fed rate cuts) to ensure their newly acquired assets appreciate. Example: Post-2018 trade war saw S&P 500 surge 35% by 2020. - Key Insight: Short-term volatility is a tool for strategic investors to accumulate wealth. Kenyan investors should mimic this patience. 2. NSE Mirroring: Lagged Reactions & Local Realities a. Why NSE Follows U.S. Trends - Frontier markets like Kenya’s NSE lag behind Wall Street by 3–6 months due to lower liquidity and foreign investor dependence. Recent U.S. dips (driven by tariffs) are now echoing locally. - Foreign Investor Hesitation: Global funds (e.g., BlackRock, Vanguard) are holding cash reserves instead of diversifying into frontier markets, waiting for U.S. policy clarity. This reduces demand for NSE stocks, amplifying sell-offs. b. Local Triggers Amplifying Dips - Dividend Disappointment: Banks retained profits for growth (e.g., NCBA’s tech upgrades, KCB’s regional expansion), frustrating retail investors seeking quick returns. Panic selling post-FY24 results worsened price declines. - Opportunity for Locals: With foreign players sidelined, Kenyan investors can dominate accumulation phases in undervalued sectors (banking, manufacturing). 3. Actionable Strategies for Kenyan Investors a. Adopt the “Trump Playbook” - Buy During Fear: Target stocks trading below book value (e.g., Bamburi Cement, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya) or sectors with strong fundamentals (e.g., Safaricom’s fintech dominance). - Hold for Stabilization: Anticipate eventual U.S. policy shifts (e.g., tariff rollbacks) that will cascade into NSE recovery. b. Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) - Mechanics: Invest fixed amounts (e.g., KES 20,000 monthly) in blue-chips like Equity Group or EABL. This reduces timing risk and ensures participation in sudden rallies. - Example: If KCB dips from KES 45 to KES 35 over 4 months, DCA lowers your average entry price to ~KES 40, maximizing gains when it rebounds to KES 50. c. Liquidity is Power - Reserve 20–30% of your portfolio in cash or short-term government bonds. Use these reserves to aggressively buy during panic-driven dips (e.g., election jitters, global sell-offs). 5. Key Takeaways 1. Bear Markets Reward the Prepared: Trump’s tactics are a masterclass in leveraging fear. Kenyan investors must emulate this discipline. 2. NSE Recovery is Inevitable: Foreign capital will return once U.S. policies stabilize—position yourself early. 3. Ignore Noise, Focus on Data: Track corporate earnings (NSE disclosures) over headlines. “The best investments are often made when others are scrambling for exits.”– Dedan Maina.

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