Safaricom PLC
Telecommunications|Kenya
Company Profile
Safaricom is the leading telecommunications provider in East Africa and the most valuable company on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. It dominates the local market through its extensive network and the globally recognized M-PESA mobile money ecosystem. The company is currently focused on regional expansion, particularly within the Ethiopian market.
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What is Safaricom PLC?
Safaricom PLC (SCOM.KE) is a Telecommunications company listed on NSE in Kenya. This company profile summarizes its issuer details, fundamentals, market links and investor access routes on mystocks.africa.
Issuer Snapshot
Fundamentals
Current Share Price
KSh34.20
Market Cap
KSh1.22T
P/E Ratio
14.42x
EPS
KSh2.1081
Dividend Yield
4.93%
Dividend/Share
KSh1.5
Shares Outstanding
40,100,000,000
Share Performance
1W
+0.50%
1M
-8.16%
3M
+8.57%
6M
+3.40%
YTD
+7.23%
1Y
+70.30%
Company Details
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Safaricom PLC Frequently Asked Questions
How can I buy Safaricom PLC (SCOM.KE) shares?
You can buy Safaricom PLC (SCOM.KE) shares on mystocks.africa. Open an account, complete KYC verification, fund your USD account, and place an order from as little as USD 10 — no local broker or Kenya bank account required.
What exchange is Safaricom PLC listed on?
Safaricom PLC (SCOM.KE) is listed on the NSE in Kenya. mystocks.africa provides direct access to NSE listings with USD settlement.
What sector does Safaricom PLC operate in?
Safaricom PLC (SCOM.KE) operates in the Telecommunications sector. You can review its profile and invest in SCOM.KE on mystocks.africa.
Can I invest in SCOM.KE from outside Kenya?
Yes. mystocks.africa lets global and diaspora investors access NSE listings including SCOM.KE through a single digital account with USD settlement, so you do not need an on-the-ground presence in Kenya.
What is the minimum investment in Safaricom PLC?
You can invest in SCOM.KE from as little as USD 10 on mystocks.africa, subject to the prevailing share price on the NSE. A standard 0.75% platform fee applies to executions.
Does Safaricom PLC pay dividends?
If Safaricom PLC declares a dividend, the proceeds are credited to your mystocks.africa USD account after any applicable withholding tax for Kenya. Dividend history and declarations, when available, are shown on the portfolio dashboard.
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