Discovery

DSY · JSE · South Africa 🇿🇦
Life InsuranceLarge CapJSE Listed
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R258.02 +0.03%
+0.09 R today19 Aug 2026, 16:04 GMT+2
$15.87 per share · market cap ≈ $10.83B
Price history+19.89% 6M
R28,837.00R24,023.00
19 Feb22 Apr24 Jun
52-Week Range
R18,983.00 LowR28,837.00 High
Session 09:00–16:50 JohannesburgRefresh 30 min
The read · Discovery

DSY+0.03% higher on the last session.

Discovery (DSY) is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and trades in ZAR (R). The company operates in the Life Insurance sector. Current market capitalisation stands at R175.97B. Data on Mansa Markets refreshes every 30 minutes during JSE trading hours (09:00–16:50 Johannesburg).

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Dividend history.

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0.43%trailing yield · 1.11 ZAR per share, 31 Mar 2026
Ex-DateAmountPay Date
31 Mar 20261.11 ZAR7 Apr 2026
15 Oct 20252.01 ZAR20 Oct 2025
26 Mar 20250.87 ZAR31 Mar 2025
16 Oct 20241.52 ZAR21 Oct 2024
17 Apr 20240.65 ZAR22 Apr 2024
11 Oct 20231.1 ZAR16 Oct 2023

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Company profile.

TickerDSY
ExchangeJSE · South Africa
SectorLife Insurance
Market capR175.97B
Shares outstanding682.00M
CurrencyZAR (R)
MarketJohannesburg Stock Exchange
Hours09:00–16:50 Johannesburg
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Frequently asked.

What is the DSY share price today?+

Discovery trades at R258.02 on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, +0.03% on the day. Prices refresh every 30 minutes during JSE trading hours.

What is Discovery's market capitalisation?+

R175.97B on the JSE, a large cap listing.

Does DSY pay dividends?+

The most recent dividend on record is 1.11 ZAR per share with an ex-dividend date of 31 Mar 2026 — a trailing yield of about 0.43%.

What sector is Discovery in?+

Life Insurance, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in South Africa.

How can I buy DSY shares?+

Through any licensed stockbroker in South Africa. Mansa Markets maintains a directory of stockbrokers so you can compare fees and account types before you open an account.

Discovery (DSY) — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Discovery (DSY) share price today?

Discovery (DSY) trades at R258.02 on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, up 0.03% on the day, as of 19 August 2026. Prices are quoted in ZAR.

What is Discovery's market capitalisation?

Discovery has a market capitalisation of R175.97B (ZAR) on the JSE, as of 19 August 2026.

Does Discovery (DSY) pay dividends?

Yes. The most recent Discovery dividend on record is ZAR 1.11 with an ex-dividend date of 31 March 2026 and payment on 7 April 2026.

What sector is Discovery in?

Discovery (DSY) is listed in the Life Insurance sector on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

How can I buy Discovery (DSY) shares in South Africa?

You need a brokerage account (your shares are held at Strate through the broker's nominee), opened online in a day with EasyEquities (no minimum, fractional shares), through your bank (Standard Bank OST, FNB Shares) or a full-service broker; you need your ID, proof of address and SARS tax number. Fund it by EFT or instant payment, then place a buy order for DSY during JSE trading hours (09:00–16:50 local time), ideally with a limit price. Expect from about 0.25 percent per trade on low-cost platforms; dividends attract 20 percent dividends tax unless held in a tax-free savings account. Trades settle T+3, after which the shares sit in your account in your own name.