The stock market continues to deliver standout opportunities for investors. Five locally listed companies posted exceptional returns that outpaced both government bonds and the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). The latest edition of the Black Diamonds Update by Crested Capital highlights counters that achieved total shareholder returns above 25% between January and September 2025. Bank of Baroda and QCIL lead the pack At the top of the list is Bank of Baroda (BOBU), which recorded a staggering 97.75% total shareholder return. This was driven by a sharp rise in its share price from UGX 22.25 at the start of the…
Black Diamonds: Five Stocks that Beat Bonds and NSSF in Returns As the Black Diamonds surge past bonds and NSSF, the message is clear: equities remain the brightest gems for investors in 2025. With Bank of Baroda and QCIL leading the charge, dividend season and key corporate actions could unlock even greater returns in the months ahead.

A photo collage of Bank of Baroda Managing Director Shashi Dhar, Quality Chemical Managing Director Ajay Kumar Pal, Stanbic Holdings Chief Executive Francis Karuhanga, Umeme Managing Director Selestino Babungi, and Airtel Uganda Managing Director Soumendra Sahu. The five companies delivered standout returns for the period between January and September 2025.



