The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange PLC (DSE) Group has announced stellar financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, reporting a massive 50 percent year-on-year increase in profit before tax.

The impressive performance, driven primarily by a surge in transaction volumes and new listings, signals a period of robust growth and renewed investor confidence in the Tanzanian capital markets.

The Group's Profit Before Tax (PBT) soared to 1.698bn/- for the quarter, up significantly from 1.195bn/- recorded in the same period last year. This remarkable growth translated into a 46 percent increase in Profit After Tax (PAT), reaching 1.609bn/- (up from 1.191bn/- in September 2024).

The significant lift in profitability was underpinned by a dramatic 69 percent increase in total revenue for the quarter, rising from TZS 3.067 billion in September 2024 to 5.186bn/- this year. 

An analysis of the revenue streams reveals where the DSE’s focus has paid off: The most compelling highlight is the explosion in trading activity, with Transaction Fees rocketing from 260.2m/- to 1.215bn/-, reflecting a nearly five-fold increase in the value and volume of trades executed on the exchange. 

Furthermore, Listing Fees also showed substantial growth, nearly doubling to 2.077bn/- from 1.190bn/- last year, suggesting successful efforts to attract new companies to the public market. 

Finally, Registry & CSD Fees saw a strong increase, indicating higher client registration and security depository activities.

While revenues surged, the Group managed costs effectively. Despite a necessary increase in Staff Costs (1.488bn/-) and Operating Expenses (1.483bn/-) to support the increased activity, the growth in revenue significantly outpaced these expenditures.

The DSE also demonstrated improved financial efficiency and overall stability. Specifically, the Return on Asset (ROA) grew from 9 percent to a healthy 12 percent, and the Return on Equity (ROE) jumped from 11 percent to 14 percent. 

Additionally, total Assets expanded by 17 percent year-on-year, standing at 42.022bn/- as of September 2025 (up from 36.065bn/- in September 2024).

Furthermore, the Group’s strategic investments continue to bear fruit. The Investment in Government Securities saw a healthy rise to 13.840bn/-, underscoring a strong, stable financial base.

The positive trend is clearly visible in the cumulative figures as well, with the Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the nine months ended September 2025 rising sharply to 205/-, compared to 141/- in the previous year. This strong EPS growth is likely to be welcomed by shareholders.

The strong financial results solidify the DSE's position as a dynamic and growing institution, contributing significantly to Tanzania's economic landscape.