Saudi Market Opens 2026 with Gains: TASI Rises 0.48% Amid Investor Optimism
Saudi TASI rose 0.48% to 10,540.69 as 2026 opened, with broad gains and strong trading in Abu Muti, Aramco, and Al Rajhi stocks.
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At the start of 2026, the Saudi stock market opened its sessions with a wave of optimism, reflecting improved investor sentiment as the new year commenced. Investors closely monitored index performance, liquidity, and the distribution of activity between blue-chip and active stocks.
The main Saudi index (TASI) reached 10,540.69 points at 11:25 AM, up 50.0 points or 0.48%. The MT30 index rose to 1,392.43 points, gaining 5.12 points or 0.37%. TASI opened at 10,502.32, touched a high of 10,546.86, and a low of 10,497.27. Trading volume stood at 32,451,499 shares, with a turnover of SAR 525,798,862.44 across 84,636 transactions and 266 companies traded.
Market summary data showed total turnover at SAR 525,896,653.69, with 32,456,927 shares traded in 84,670 deals. Of the stocks, 243 advanced, 11 declined, and 12 were unchanged, reflecting broad market participation as the year began.
Top Stocks by Trading Volume (Main Market)
The following table lists the most actively traded stocks by volume, indicating speculators' interest in high-liquidity equities.
| Company | Price | Volume | Turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Export Development | 2.27 | 3,683,633 | 8,437,044.47 |
| Batk | 1.97 | 2,148,625 | 4,223,024.70 |
| Americana | 1.70 | 2,002,687 | 3,392,081.42 |
| Saudi Derb | 2.25 | 1,584,594 | 3,534,061.45 |
| Chemical | 6.51 | 802,040 | 5,198,942.46 |
Top Stocks by Trading Value (Main Market)
The table below highlights the stocks with the highest trading values, showing where liquidity concentrated during the session.
| Company | Price | Volume | Turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Muti | 49.26 | 785,516 | 37,926,716.10 |
| Saudi Aramco | 23.82 | 719,089 | 17,102,702.35 |
| Al Rajhi | 97.65 | 161,042 | 15,724,545.95 |
| Naseej | 35.12 | 383,985 | 13,465,487.56 |
| Al Masar Al Shamil | 25.34 | 525,444 | 13,225,499.72 |
Top 5 Gainers (Main Market)
This table shows the stocks with the highest positive percentage changes during the session.
| Company | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Muti | 49.26 | 7.09 |
| Medgulf Insurance | 12.30 | 6.31 |
| Amiantit | 16.68 | 6.04 |
| Gulf Training | 20.10 | 5.79 |
| Aseig | 8.01 | 4.57 |
Top 5 Losers (Main Market)
The following table lists the stocks with the largest negative percentage changes during the session.
| Company | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 93.45 | -1.42 |
| Jadwa REIT Saudi | 11.09 | -0.72 |
| National Education | 142.90 | -0.56 |
| Naseej | 35.12 | -0.51 |
| Al Mousa | 174.60 | -0.46 |
EcoPulse24 Analysis
As 2026 begins, the Saudi market reflects a positive outlook, supported by a broad advance in stocks and improved risk appetite. Trading data show liquidity focused on select names, with Saudi Aramco and Al Rajhi among the top by value, alongside significant activity in Abu Muti, which led both price gains and turnover. This distribution between blue chips and active stocks suggests a balanced approach as investors watch for the market's direction in coming weeks.
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