Saudi Market Closes Lower; Al Rajhi and Aramco Lead in Trading Value

Saudi Arabia | EcoPulse24

The Saudi stock market (Tadawul) ended today's session with a significant decline, closing down 0.52% at 10,540.72 points amid widespread selling pressures affecting most sectors. Trading activity was high in blue-chip stocks, with investor caution prevailing.

The main index (TASI) was weighed down by sector-wide declines, particularly in transport (-1.67%), commercial and professional services (-1.03%), long-term goods (-0.59%), and consumer services (-0.75%).

Most Active Blue Chips by Trading Value:
1. Al Rajhi Bank: SAR 97.10 (Trading value: SAR 196,888,245.10)
2. Saudi Aramco: SAR 23.75 (Trading value: SAR 153,273,705.55)
3. Almasar Alshamel: SAR 27.48 (Trading value: SAR 149,600,916.24)
4. MIS: SAR 172.30 (Trading value: SAR 91,135,583.30)
5. Alinma Bank: SAR 24.50 (Trading value: SAR 86,633,092.56)

Top Gainers:
- MIS: SAR 172.30 (+9.96%)
- Almasar Alshamel: SAR 27.48 (+4.89%)
- Naqi: SAR 58.50 (+3.36%)
- Al Yamamah Steel: SAR 33.68 (+3.00%)
- Al Jouf: SAR 42.50 (+2.86%)

Top Losers:
- SABIC: SAR 4.73 (-3.67%)
- Makkah: SAR 80.00 (-3.44%)
- Tadawul Group: SAR 147.50 (-3.28%)
- Saudi Cables: SAR 143.00 (-3.18%)
- Alkhaleej Training: SAR 20.07 (-3.04%)

Analytical View | EcoPulse24
The market's decline reflects ongoing selling pressure and profit-taking after earlier rallies, especially in economically sensitive sectors like transport and commercial services. However, concentrated liquidity in Al Rajhi Bank and Aramco suggests investors still prefer heavyweight blue chips, which may help limit further declines if sentiment improves or new catalysts emerge.