International Holding Company Grows Revenue to AED 111.4 Billion in 2025; Net Profit Jumps 35.1% to AED 34.7 Billion

Abu Dhabi | EcoPulse24

International Holding Company (IHC) delivered strong financial performance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, accelerating growth across its operating segments. This was underpinned by capital reallocation strategies, international expansion, and disciplined cost management.

According to audited financial results, IHC’s revenue surged to AED 111.4 billion, a 29.1% annual increase. Net profit after tax reached AED 34.7 billion, up 35.1% from 2024, reflecting robust operational execution and portfolio optimization across the group.

Main Sector Performance

Revenue growth was supported by strong contributions from multiple business sectors:

• Real Estate & Construction: AED 44.2 billion, driven by strong project sales, execution efficiency, and sustained demand in core markets.
• Marine Construction & Dredging: AED 30.2 billion, supported by ongoing NMDC Group projects and international expansion.
• Energy: AED 8.3 billion, reflecting growth in energy and mining activities.
• Hospitality & Entertainment: AED 7.6 billion, underpinned by expansion of regional and international portfolios.
• Food Sector: AED 5.6 billion, aided by strategic acquisitions and enhanced poultry and agriculture integration.
• Technology: AED 4.2 billion.
• Financial Services: AED 4.0 billion.
• Services & Others: AED 8.7 billion, including education, healthcare, communications, and support services.

Balance Sheet Strength and Liquidity

Total assets rose to AED 428.6 billion, a 6.7% increase from AED 401.8 billion at the end of 2024, driven by portfolio expansion and business integrations.

Total equity reached AED 250.7 billion, up 2.6%, while cash and bank balances climbed 35.6% to AED 74.9 billion, enhancing financial flexibility for new investments.

Earnings per share stood at AED 9.93, up 38.1%. Return on assets was 8.4%, and the quick ratio reached 2.9x, underscoring a solid financial position and sustainable performance.

Management Statements

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and IHC Chairman, stated that the 2025 results reflect a disciplined approach to building scalable global platforms and reallocating capital to sectors with strong investment fundamentals, leveraging technology and AI to boost efficiency and competitiveness.

Syed Basar Shueb, Group CEO, emphasized that 2025 marked a pivotal year for investment transformation, with exits from mature investments and capital redirected to high-growth businesses, enhancing global competitiveness and ensuring sustainable value for shareholders.

EcoPulse24 Analysis

IHC’s results highlight its rapid transformation from a traditional financial investor to a multi-sector global operating platform. Strong revenue and profit growth, alongside higher liquidity, provide strategic flexibility for further expansion through acquisitions and portfolio restructuring.

The diversified revenue streams - from real estate and marine construction to technology and financial services - strengthen IHC’s ability to absorb cyclical fluctuations, especially amid changing geopolitical and capital market environments.

Improved earnings per share and liquidity metrics demonstrate that the capital reallocation strategy is directly enhancing value creation, reinforcing IHC’s position as one of the region’s largest and fastest-growing investment platforms.