Top 10 Best-Performing NSE Stocks in February 2026

February 2026 proved to be another strong month for Kenya’s stock market, extending the impressive momentum that began in January, with several stocks posting significant gains across the market.

According to the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), all major benchmark indices recorded solid growth during the month, reflecting growing investor confidence and renewed interest in equities. 

Improved market activity and increased participation from both institutional and retail investors were also witnessed owing to the launch of Ziidi Trader, which has given Kenyans access to the stock market without having a Central Depository System (CDS) account, previously a barrier.

To understand the performance, we compared share prices between the first trading day of the month (February 2) and the last trading day (February 27).

In this article, we calculate how much profit an investor would have made if they had invested Ksh100,000 in each stock at the start of the month.

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Here are the top 10 best-performing stocks on the NSE in February 2026.

1. Uchumi Supermarkets

Uchumi emerged as the top-performing stock of the month, delivering remarkable gains for investors. Its share price rose from Ksh1.29 to Ksh2.93, representing a 127% growth.

If you had invested Ksh100,000, your investment would have generated about Ksh127,000 in profits, bringing the total portfolio value to approximately Ksh227,000 by the end of February.

2. Flame Tree Group Holdings

Flame Tree Group also delivered strong returns during the month. The share price increased from Ksh1.72 to Ksh2.83, representing 64% growth.

An investment of Ksh100,000 at the start of February would have yielded about Ksh64,000 in profits.

3. Sasini

Sasini PLC posted a strong rally, with its share price rising from Ksh19.95 to Ksh28.15, representing 41% growth.

If you had invested Ksh100,000, your profits would have been approximately Ksh41,100 by the end of the month.

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4. Eaagads Limited

Eaagads also delivered solid returns to investors. Its share price increased from Ksh21.80 to Ksh30.10, representing a 38% gain.

A Ksh100,000 investment would have generated about Ksh38,000 in profits during February.

5. Britam Holdings

Britam Holdings was another strong performer, with its share price rising from Ksh9.74 to Ksh12.95. This represents a 32.9% increase over the month.

If you had invested Ksh100,000, you would have earned roughly Ksh32,900 in profits.

6. Car & General Kenya

Car & General also recorded notable gains. Its share price grew from Ksh53.50 to Ksh70, translating to 30.8% growth.

An investment of Ksh100,000 would have generated about Ksh30,800 in profits.

7. Stanbic Holdings

Stanbic Holdings continued to benefit from strong investor interest in banking stocks. The share price rose from Ksh197.75 to Ksh256.50, representing 29.7% growth.

With a Ksh100,000 investment, an investor would have earned approximately Ksh29,700 in profits.

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8. Home Afrika Limited

Real estate developer Home Afrika also featured among the month’s top performers. Its share price increased from Ksh1.24 to Ksh1.60, representing 29% growth.

An investor who placed Ksh100,000 in the stock would have realised around Ksh29,000 in profits.

9. Unga Group

Unga Group posted strong gains as well, with its share price rising from Ksh24 to Ksh30.95, representing 28.9% growth during February.

A Ksh100,000 investment would have produced approximately Ksh28,900 in profits.

10. Sameer Africa

Rounding off the top ten is Sameer Africa. Its share price grew from Ksh15.45 to Ksh19.80, representing 28.1% growth over the month.

If you had invested Ksh100,000, your profits would have been about Ksh28,100.

The strong performance across several stocks highlights renewed optimism in Kenya’s equity market. Gains in sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, banking, and consumer goods suggest that investor interest is becoming more diversified.

For retail investors, these monthly performances also highlight how short-term market movements can significantly influence portfolio returns.

 However, it is important to remember that stock market gains are never guaranteed, and prices can move in both directions depending on economic conditions, company performance, and investor sentiment.

While the February rally produced impressive results for some stocks, investors should always conduct proper research, consider long-term fundamentals, and diversify their portfolios rather than relying solely on short-term market trends.