Riyadh - Mubasher: Saudi Tadawul Group Holding Company posted 34.60% year-on-year (YoY) lower net profits at SAR 195.80 million in the first nine months (9M) of 2026, compared to SAR 299.40 million.
The exchange operator’s performance was impacted by an 11.10% decrease in the average daily traded value (ADTV), which weighed on its primary business segments.
Operating revenue for the nine months reached SAR 909.30 million, a 5.76% decrease compared to SAR 964.90 million a year earlier.
Earnings per share (EPS) hit SAR 1.63, down from SAR 2.5 in the previous year.
Capital markets revenue dropped by 13.40% to SAR 249.70 million, while post-trade services revenue fell by 5.70% to SAR 459 million.
Technology and data services revenue grew by 5.8% to SAR 200.60 million, driven by higher demand for data center hosting and market information.
In the third quarter (Q3) alone, net profit retreated by 41.84% to SAR 48.10 million, while quarterly revenue declined by 8.06% to SAR 292.20 million.
The group noted that while operating expenses excluding depreciation fell during the quarter, total nine-month operating expenses were pushed higher by a 54.30% increase in depreciation and amortization charges, which totaled SAR 124 million.
In the first half (H1) of 2026, the company’s net profits fell by 31.87% YoY to SAR 147.70 million from SAR 216.80 million.
