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ABSA - Absa Bank Kenya Plc

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Absa Bank Kenya Plc, formerly Barclays Bank of Kenya Ltd, is a Kenya-based provider of financial services. The bank operates in two segments: Consumer Banking and Corporate Banking. The Consumer Banking segments is engaged in incorporating private customer current accounts, savings, deposits, credit and debit cards, consumer loans and mortgages. The Corporate Banking segment is engaged in incorporating direct debit facilities, current accounts, deposits, overdrafts, loan and other credit facilities, foreign currency dealings and derivative products. Its loans includes Barclayloan, scheme Loan, payroll Loan, salary advance, expatriate loan, secured loan, auto loan and mortgages. Its credit cards include Barclaycard Visa Classic, Barclaycard Visa Gold, Barclays Premier, League card, Company card and Secured Gold. Its business banking includes accounts, loans and business club. Its electronic banking includes Internet banking, mobile banking, cash send and Barclays Pingit.

Absa Bank Kenya Plc is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Absa is traded on the NSE under the ticker symbol “ABSA”. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) of NSE:ABSA is KE0000000067. Absa Bank Kenya Plc is currently the seventh most valuable stock on the NSE with a market capitalization of KES 152 billion, which is about 4.95% of the Nairobi Securities Exchange equity market.

ABSA • 27.95 ▾ 0.10 (0.36%)
12 hours ago
Last Trading Results
Opening Price
Day’s Low Price27.90
Day’s High Price28.50
Traded Volume272,084
Number of Deals365
Gross Turnover7.61M
Growth & Valuation
Earnings Per Share
Price/Earning Ratio
Dividend Per Share
Dividend Yield
Shares Outstanding5.43B
Market Capitalization152B
Monetary values are quoted in Kenyan Shilling (KES) unless otherwise stated

ABSA Stock Market Performance

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+7.5%+13.2%+22.9%
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+43.3%+56.2%+13.2%

The current share price of Absa Bank Kenya Plc (ABSA) is KES 27.95. ABSA closed its last trading day (Thursday, January 29, 2026) at 27.95 KES per share on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), recording a 0.4% drop from its previous closing price of 28.05 KES. Absa began the year with a share price of 24.70 KES and has since gained 13.2% on that price valuation, ranking it eighth on the NSE in terms of year-to-date performance.

Absa Bank Kenya is the ninth most traded stock on the Nairobi Securities Exchange over the past three months (Oct 29, 2025 - Jan 29, 2026). ABSA has traded a total volume of 38.3 million shares—in 15,500 deals—valued at KES 923 million over the period, with an average of 607,788 traded shares per session. A volume high of 4.09 million was achieved on November 26th, and a low of 45,499 on December 11th, for the same period. The table below details the last 10 trading days of activity of Absa Bank Kenya on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

DateVolumeCloseChangeChange%
2026-01-29272,08427.95-0.10-0.36%
2026-01-28245,62228.05+0.45+1.63%
2026-01-27354,77027.60+0.45+1.66%
2026-01-261,172,75027.15+0.70+2.65%
2026-01-23303,08226.45+0.45+1.73%
2026-01-22189,27026.00+0.30+1.17%
2026-01-2189,60925.70-0.05-0.19%
2026-01-20235,46825.75+0.05+0.19%
2026-01-19247,58725.70-0.05-0.19%
2026-01-16149,31825.75

Profile of Absa Bank Kenya Plc

Absa Bank Kenya Plc operates in the Financials sector, specifically, the Banking industry.

Factsheet of Absa Bank Kenya Plc

Sector
Financials
Industry
Banking
Address
The West End Building, Waiyaki Way, P.O. Box 30120, code 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone
+254-204254000
Email
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ABSA Industrial Market Competitors

Absa Bank Kenya Plc, issuers of the ABSA stock on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, have a number of market competitors who are also engaged in the Financials sector and/or Banking industry. The table below presents an overview of the market standing of the top 10 by year-to-date performance.

CodeNameM. Cap.CloseYTD
BKGBK Group Plc42.1B46.90+11.5%
NCBANCBA Group Plc152B92.25+9.82%
IMHI&M Holdings Plc74.3B44.95+5.89%
KCBKCB Group215B67.00+1.9%
EQTYEquity Group Holdings Limited256B67.75+1.5%
GLDAbsa NewGold ETF2.51B6,265.00+16.1%
COOPCo-operative Bank of Kenya Limited163B27.80+16.1%
BRITBritam Holdings Limited24.8B9.84+8.37%
DTKDiamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited34.2B122.25+7.95%
KNREKenya Re-Insurance Corporation Ltd17.8B3.17+5.32%

Index of African Stock Exchanges:

  1. Botswana Stock Exchange
  2. BRVM Stock Exchange
  3. Ghana Stock Exchange
  4. Johannesburg Stock Exchange
  5. Lusaka Securities Exchange
  6. Malawi Stock Exchange
  7. Nairobi Securities Exchange
  8. Nigerian Stock Exchange
  9. Uganda Securities Exchange
  10. Zimbabwe Stock Exchange

Comments

  1. Langat HenryLangat Henry
    Dec 16, 2025 10:45 GMT

    How can I get personalized discussion. More so on shares

    1. Langat HenryLangat Henry
      Dec 16, 2025 10:47 GMT

      Do you charge to offer your services. How to join the group

  2. ian onsareian onsare
    Jun 16, 2025 18:32 GMT

    would someone share expirience with stima sacco

  3. RachelRachel
    Oct 29, 2024 13:18 GMT

    What is the prediction of Absa shares in five years

    1. FrankFrank
      Nov 14, 2024 12:09 GMT

      Outlook is good. Please be guided by a very useful tool, that is this very website where the trends from 1 week to year to date are clearly protrayed.
      Yes this very website will be very instrumental in supporting you to make clinical decisions about investing in shares

  4. PhillipPhillip
    Aug 3, 2022 08:50 GMT

    My mum bought 1000 shares in barclays bank of Kenya in 1990. I have the share certificate to date. What would be the value of such shares today? Was there a redistribution/dilution of shares between then and now?

    1. IanIan
      Jan 19, 2024 05:44 GMT

      Did you receive any help?

  5. jamleck kamurijamleck kamuri
    Jul 23, 2021 13:10 GMT

    I am a shareholder, i want to know if you have paid dividend this year year.
    thank you.

  6. DamarisDamaris
    Oct 9, 2020 04:08 GMT

    Hello

    Where can i find the face value of this share? Its not on the website

    1. Michael KwayisiMichael Kwayisi
      Oct 9, 2020 09:46 GMT

      You're right. That's because it's not such a relevant metric for stock traders. Nevertheless, you should find it on the certificate that came with your share purchase.

  7. christinechristine
    Jun 20, 2020 06:49 GMT

    Has anyone analysed the shares for ABSA and are they worth buying?

  8. sofiasofia
    Jan 28, 2020 10:52 GMT

    what will you opnion on buying barclays shares as they they rebrand to the largest bank in africa.Should i buy now or do i wait for the rebrand.Projects are the share price will shoot after they rebrand.

    1. Michael KwayisiMichael Kwayisi
      Jan 28, 2020 11:56 GMT

      Despite rebranding bringing with it enormous costs which take a sting on investor dividends and their sentiment, Barclays has done exceptionally well over these past two and a half years. Hence, one can only imagine that even better days lay ahead. Keep in mind that the rebranding process is due to be completed by July this year, so it's prudent to buy before then. In fact, expect investor interest to heighten prior to the date and also several months afterwards.

  9. Dedan MainaDedan Maina
    Mar 13, 2025 13:14 GMT

    KCB Share Price Dynamics & Strategic Investor Action Plan

    By Dedan Maina – Investment Consultant & Growth Strategist


    1. Pre-Announcement Dip: The Profit-Taking Calculus

    The moderate dip in KCB’s share price ahead of its FY 2024 results aligns with a classic “sell the news” strategy deployed by seasoned institutional investors. Here’s the breakdown:
    - Risk Mitigation: Institutions often lock in gains before* high-impact events (like earnings announcements) to avoid volatility. KCB’s share price had rallied to a 12-month high in Q4 2023, creating a prime exit window for profit-taking.

    - Market Psychology: Fear of underperformance drives preemptive selling. If results fell short, post-announcement panic could erase gains. Institutions prioritized capital preservation over speculative upside.
    - Liquidity Dynamics: Large sell-offs by funds can trigger short-term price erosion, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy as retail investors follow suit.

    2. Post-Results Dip: The Dividend Expectation Gap
    Despite strong FY 2024 results, the sustained dip reflects a sentiment-driven market reaction:

    - Dividend Yield Sensitivity: Investors anticipated a higher payout ratio (e.g., 30–40% vs. the declared 25%). KCB’s focus on capital retention (for loan loss provisions or regional expansion) clashed with income-seeking shareholders’ expectations.
    - Overreaction to Guidance: Markets often price in results before announcements. The “great results” were likely already factored into the pre-dip valuation, leaving little room for upside surprise.
    - Technical Resistance: The post-announcement dip may reflect a breach of key support levels, triggering algorithmic sell-offs and margin calls.

    3. Strategic Investor Playbook: Capitalizing on Mispricing
    For disciplined investors, this dip represents a value accumulation opportunity:

    1. Fundamentals Over Noise: KCB’s results (e.g., ROE of 18%, NPL ratio stabilization, and 22% revenue growth in its Ethiopian subsidiary) signal robust long-term health. Short-term sentiment ≠ intrinsic value.

    2. Dividend Reinvestment: Lower payouts today could amplify growth tomorrow. Strategic investors should leverage dividend cuts as a reinvestment catalyst (e.g., KCB’s digital banking rollout).

    3. Dollar-Cost Averaging: Accumulate shares incrementally during dips to minimize timing risk.

    4. Horizon Alignment: Focus on 3–5-year metrics—regional expansion, asset quality, and tech adoption—not quarterly dividend hiccups.

    Final Insight:

    Market volatility is a tax on impatience and a reward for clarity. KCB’s structural strengths (pan-African footprint, liquidity buffers, and digital dominance) outweigh transient sentiment shifts. Strategic investors buy when others hesitate.

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  10. Dedan MainaDedan Maina
    Jan 20, 2025 13:38 GMT

    Investing in stocks with a long-term perspective allows you to capitalize on the power of compound growth, benefiting from capital appreciation and long-term equity growth. By focusing on companies with strong growth potential, you can ride out market volatility and build wealth over time.

    A strategically balanced portfolio is key to managing risk while maximizing returns. Including a mix of stocks with long-term growth prospects, short-term capital gains opportunities, and steady, reliable dividend-paying stocks ensures you have exposure to various market segments. Growth stocks can offer high returns, dividend stocks provide regular income, and short-term investments help you take advantage of market fluctuations—all working together to balance risk and reward in your investment strategy.

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