ZAforexNaspers share price chart
About Naspers
Naspers is a Cape Town-based global consumer-internet group. Its main asset is a controlling stake in Prosus, which in turn holds a large stake in the Chinese technology giant Tencent. Naspers also owns Takealot, Mr D and Property24 in South Africa. It is one of the largest companies on the JSE by market value.
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| JSE code | JSE: NPN |
| Sector | Technology & internet |
| 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 Naspers share price?
- The Tencent share price on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
- The discount between Naspers' share price and the value of its holdings, and the share buy-back programme designed to narrow it.
- Profitability of e-commerce businesses (iFood, OLX, PayU, Takealot).
- The rand, since its assets are valued mostly in foreign currency.
How to buy Naspers 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 Naspers 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 Naspers's JSE code?
Naspers trades on the JSE under the code NPN, often written "JSE: NPN" or "NPN:SJ".
Why is the Naspers price shown in cents?
The JSE quotes share prices in South African cents (ZAc). Divide by 100 to get rand.