JSE market summary for 17 August 2026.
Server-rendered market wrap for Johannesburg Stock Exchange, built from Mansa's stored market data. Session hours are 09:00–16:50 local time.
JSE Market Summary — J203 Index +1.53% at 114,060.88 on Monday, 17 August 2026
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange rose on Monday, 17 August 2026, with J203 Index up +1.53% to 114,060.88. Market capitalisation stood at ZAR 24.36T. Breadth was balanced: 10 stocks advanced, 10 declined and 37 were unchanged. Libstar Holdings (LBR) +12.86% to R3.90 led gainers, while York Timber Holdings (YRK) -9.66% to R2.20 led losers. Total volume across the tracked board was 98.60M shares. Updated 17 Aug 2026, 18:53 GMT+2.
How did the JSE perform today?
Johannesburg Stock Exchange rose on Monday, 17 August 2026; J203 Index was +1.53% at 114,060.88.
Which JSE stock gained the most?
Libstar Holdings (LBR) +12.86% to R3.90 led gainers on Monday, 17 August 2026.
Which JSE stock fell the most?
York Timber Holdings (YRK) -9.66% to R2.20 led losers on Monday, 17 August 2026.
Was South Africa's market breadth positive or negative?
Breadth was balanced on Monday, 17 August 2026: 10 advancers, 10 decliners and 37 unchanged stocks.
- J203 Index
- 114,060.88+1.53%
- Market Cap
- ZAR 24.36T
- Breadth
- 10 / 10
- Volume
- 98.60M
Top movers behind the wrap
Full market desk →▲ Leading up
| # | Stock ↕ | Price ↕ | Change | Chg % ↕ | Volume ↕ | Share O/S ↕ | Mkt Cap ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R108.43 | +10.81 | +11.07% | 869.8K | 140.00M | R15.18B | |
| 2 | R3.90 | +0.58 | +12.86% | 71.1K | 609.00M | R2.38B | |
| 3 | R4.40 | +0.67 | +12.59% | 55.3K | 55.20M | R242.88M |
▼ Pulling down
| # | Stock ↕ | Price ↕ | Change | Chg % ↕ | Volume ↕ | Share O/S ↕ | Mkt Cap ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASP IsotopesISO | R67.30 | -3.23 | −4.58% | 17.2K | 126.00M | R8.48B |
| 2 | R2.20 | -0.20 | −9.66% | 54.5K | 474.00M | R1.04B | |
| 3 | R3.40 | -0.30 | −8.11% | 55.8K | 74.60M | R253.64M |