The Colombo Stock Exchange experienced a downward trend by midday after an initial rise on Friday, according to data from the CSE. The All Share Price Index fell by 0.64 percent, or 152.93 points, to 23,717.14. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 decreased by 0.61 percent, or 41.39 points, reaching 6,701.80.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon, priced at Rs. 230.00, was the leading negative contributor to the ASPI. The market turnover amounted to 2.77 billion rupees.
Sampath Bank released its quarterly financial results, announcing a record financial year in 2025 with a profit of 32.6 billion rupees. The bank also declared a dividend of 10.30 rupees per share. By midday, the stock had risen by 0.15 percent to 162.50 rupees.
(Colombo/February 20/2026)
