Absa Kenya (ABSA)
KES 29.90
down −0.17 % down KES −0.05
Prev close 29.95
Absa Kenya share price
2931323334Prev close 29.955 Oct12 Oct19 Oct26 Oct2 Nov29.90
- 5 Oct 2026: 33.05
- 6 Oct 2026: 33.10
- 7 Oct 2026: 33.35
- 8 Oct 2026: 33.05
- 9 Oct 2026: 33.05
- 12 Oct 2026: 33.00
- 13 Oct 2026: 32.70
- 14 Oct 2026: 32.40
- 15 Oct 2026: 32.55
- 16 Oct 2026: 32.55
- 19 Oct 2026: 32.60
- 21 Oct 2026: 32.45
- 22 Oct 2026: 32.00
- 23 Oct 2026: 31.20
- 26 Oct 2026: 30.80
- 27 Oct 2026: 30.55
- 28 Oct 2026: 30.10
- 29 Oct 2026: 30.00
- 30 Oct 2026: 29.95
- 2 Nov 2026: 29.90
Absa Kenya key figures
- Market cap
- KES 162.40bn
- Volume
- Not yet available
- Shares in issue
- 5.43bn
- 52-week range
- 21.85 to 35.25
- P/E ratio
- Not yet available
- Dividend yield
- 7.86 %
- Trailing 12 months
- Turnover
- Not yet available
- Prev close
- 29.95
- By market cap
- #6 on the NSE
- From 52-week high
- 15 % below
52-week range
- Low
- 21.85
- High
- 35.25
60 % of range
Absa Kenya shares backtest
If you bought KES 1,000 worth of Absa Kenya shares every month for 10 years since 2016, how much would you have now?
- 121 months × KES 1,000 = KES 121,000 put in
- KES 121,000 bought 10,023.83 shares
- 6,685.13 shares from dividends reinvested
- 16,708.97 shares × KES 29.90 today
KES 499,598 up +312.89 % on KES 121,000 put in
Absa Kenya dividends
Latest Absa Kenya dividends
Last 12 months: KES 2.35 per share · yield 7.86 %| Dividend | KES per share | Book closure | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 interim | 0.50 | ||
| FY2025 final | 1.85 | ||
| FY2025 interim | 0.20 | ||
| FY2024 final | 1.55 | ||
| FY2024 interim | 0.20 | ||
| FY2023 final | 1.35 |
Amounts are before withholding tax.
About Absa Kenya
Absa Bank Kenya is a commercial bank licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya, offering retail, business and corporate banking, mortgages and bancassurance. Its roots go back to 1916; it was locally incorporated as Barclays Bank of Kenya in 1978 and listed on the Nairobi bourse in 1986. It was rebranded Absa Bank Kenya in February 2020 and is majority owned by South Africa's Absa Group.
Absa Kenya news
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FAQs about Absa Kenya shares
What is Absa Kenya's share price today?
Absa Kenya (ABSA) last closed at KES 29.90 on 2 Nov 2026, down 0.05 or 0.17 % from the previous close of 29.95. Prices on KenyaStocks are end of day.
How have Absa Kenya shares performed this year?
Absa Kenya shares closed 2025 at KES 24.70 and last closed at KES 29.90 on 2 Nov 2026, up 21.05 % so far in 2026. Past prices do not show what the shares will do next.
How much is one Absa Kenya share?
One Absa Kenya share cost KES 29.90 at the last close, plus trading fees (Ziidi Trader charges 1.5 % commission; broker fees vary). You can buy a single share: since 8 August 2025 the NSE lets you buy any number of shares.
How much do 1,000 Absa Kenya shares cost?
1,000 Absa Kenya shares cost KES 29,900.00 at the last close of KES 29.90, plus trading fees (Ziidi Trader charges 1.5 % commission; broker fees vary).
Does Absa Kenya pay dividends?
Yes. Absa Kenya's latest dividend is KES 0.50 per share (FY2026 interim; book closure 18 Sep 2026, paid 15 Oct 2026). Over the last 12 months Absa Kenya paid KES 2.35 per share. For FY2025 Absa Kenya paid an interim and a final dividend, KES 2.05 per share in total, against KES 1.75 for FY2024. To receive a dividend you must own the shares before the book closure date.
How do I buy Absa Kenya shares?
Open a CDS account through a licensed NSE stockbroker or broker app, fund it by M‑PESA or bank transfer, then place an order for Absa Kenya shares: since 8 August 2025 the NSE lets you buy any number of shares, even one. You can also buy NSE shares inside the M‑PESA app with Ziidi Trader. Trades settle in three working days. If you are weighing shares against a money market fund or Treasury bills, the comparison guide sets the three side by side.
How to buy shares in Kenya How to buy shares with M‑PESA Shares vs money market funds vs T-bills
Is Absa Kenya actively traded on the NSE?
Absa Kenya traded on 18 of the last 20 NSE sessions on record at KenyaStocks.
Can I buy Absa Kenya shares from outside Kenya?
Yes. Non-residents and Kenyans in the diaspora open a CDS account through a licensed NSE stockbroker that onboards clients remotely, fund it by international transfer, and buy Absa Kenya shares the same way a resident does. Dividends paid to non-residents carry a different withholding tax rate; the guide's diaspora section covers the paperwork.
Where can I see Absa Kenya's share price history?
The chart on this page draws every daily close KenyaStocks holds for Absa Kenya (ABSA), from 1 Nov 2006 to 2 Nov 2026. Days without a trade show as gaps.
What is the highest price Absa Kenya shares have closed at?
The highest daily close on record at KenyaStocks for Absa Kenya (ABSA) is KES 35.25 on 21 Aug 2026. The record starts on 1 Nov 2006, so earlier peaks are not included.