Fidelity Bank shares surge 6.3% as investors anticipate Q4 earnings

Shares of Fidelity Bank Plc saw a robust 6.3% uptick on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) this Thursday, as investors aggressively took positions ahead of the bank’s Fourth Quarter (Q4) earnings release.

The surge pushed the lender’s share price to ₦19.4, significantly boosting the overall banking index.

Trading activity saw approximately 9.5 million units of Fidelity Bank shares change hands, valued at ₦179.39 million.

Market capitalization for the Tier-1 challenger now stands at ₦974.41 billion.

The stock’s upward momentum follows an intra-week low of ₦18, signaling a strong shift in sentiment as BroadStreet analysts forecast a bumper harvest for the full-year 2025 results.

Stockbrokers anticipate continued momentum for the ticker, citing double-digit upside potential and favorable 2026 guidance.

This renewed investor interest is part of a broader rally on the NGX, where heavyweights like Seplat and MTN Nigeria have recently driven significant gains for equity holders.