ZAforexMTN Group share price chart
About MTN Group
MTN is Africa's largest mobile operator by subscribers, with operations in South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon and other markets. Mobile money (MoMo) and fintech are its fastest-growing businesses.
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| JSE code | JSE: MTN |
| Sector | Telecommunications |
| Currency | Rand (the JSE quotes shares in cents: 12,345c = R123.45) |
| Trading hours | 09:00–16:50 SAST continuous trading, then a closing auction to about 17:00, Monday to Friday |
What moves the MTN Group share price?
- The Nigerian naira and Ghanaian cedi, because currency devaluations reduce the rand value of profits.
- Cash repatriation from African subsidiaries.
- Fintech growth and possible listings of its fintech and fibre units.
- Regulation and tariff approvals in Nigeria.
How to buy MTN Group shares in South Africa
You can buy JSE shares through any stockbroker or investing app, including bank share-trading platforms and low-cost apps. You can also hold them in a tax-free savings account (TFSA) if your provider allows direct shares. Check brokerage, the minimum order and annual custody fees, and remember that share prices can fall as well as rise. Dividends from SA companies are subject to 20% dividends withholding tax.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MTN Group share price today?
The delayed price in rand is shown at the top of this page, updated every 15 minutes during JSE trading hours (09:00–17:00 SAST on weekdays).
What is MTN Group's JSE code?
MTN Group trades on the JSE under the code MTN, often written "JSE: MTN" or "MTN:SJ".
Why is the MTN Group price shown in cents?
The JSE quotes share prices in South African cents (ZAc). Divide by 100 to get rand.