The 65 listed Tunisian companies that published their financial statements for the first six months of 2026 reported a total profit of 1.702 billion dinars, marking a 7.7% increase compared to the same period in 2025. This represents 87% of all listed companies on the Tunis Stock Exchange. The profit growth is a positive indicator for the Tunisian economy, which has been facing challenges in recent years.
According to data published by the Tunis Stock Exchange, 60 of the listed companies reported profits, while five others incurred losses. Additionally, 37 companies showed improved results compared to the same period in 2025. The companies that make up the Tunindex20, a benchmark index of the Tunis Stock Exchange, accounted for 80% of the total profit, with their combined profit increasing by 9.8% to 1.354 billion dinars.
The financial sector, which is the most represented with 29 listed companies, reported a 5.4% increase in profit to 1.110 billion dinars. The 12 listed banks achieved a combined profit of 891 million dinars, up 2.7% from the same period in 2025. The seven listed insurance companies reported a 27.8% increase in profit to 131 million dinars.
The leasing sector, which comprises seven listed companies, reported a slight 1.1% increase in profit to 55 million dinars. The consumer services sector saw a 6.2% increase in profit to 9.9 million dinars, driven by improved performance from two large retail chains. In contrast, the four listed automobile dealerships reported a 6.9% decline in profit to 78 million dinars.
The consumer goods sector reported a 20.6% increase in profit, driven primarily by the food and beverage subsector, which grew by 23.1%. Three large agri-food companies reported a combined profit of 352 million dinars, up 22.1% from the same period in 2025. The industrial sector reported a 21.2% increase in profit to 43 million dinars.
The oil and gas sector reported the largest increase in profit, with a 77.3% rise to 9 million dinars. However, the materials sector reported a 37.4% decline in profit to 34 million dinars. The Tunis Stock Exchange data provides valuable insights into the performance of listed companies and the overall state of the Tunisian economy.
The positive performance of listed companies in Tunisia is a welcome sign for the country's economy, which has faced significant challenges in recent years. The government's efforts to promote economic growth and improve the business environment appear to be yielding results, at least for the listed companies. Further analysis is needed to understand the impact of these results on the broader economy and to identify areas for improvement.
Key points
- Tunisian listed companies reported a combined profit of 1.7 billion dinars for the first six months of 2026.
- The financial sector accounted for the largest share of profit, with a 5.4% increase to 1.110 billion dinars.
- The consumer goods sector reported a 20.6% increase in profit, driven primarily by the food and beverage subsector.
