Saudi Stock Market Closes Higher, Driven by Energy and Blue-Chip Stocks

The Saudi stock market (Tadawul) ended Monday, December 29, 2025, session with a notable rise, buoyed by gains in leading stocks, particularly in the energy sector, as well as strong performances from several major banks and companies.

The main market index (TASI) posted a 0.7% gain to close at around 10,490 points, amid improved investor appetite and broad sectoral advances.

Sector Performance:
- Energy led the gains, providing the strongest support to the index.
- Consumer services rose by about 1.2%.
- Commercial and professional services climbed around 0.8%.
- Transportation increased by approximately 0.5%.

Most Actively Traded Stocks by Value (SAR):
- Al Rajhi Bank: SAR 96.90 (SAR 225 million traded)
- Saudi Aramco: SAR 23.70 (SAR 117 million)
- Alinma Bank: SAR 24.33 (SAR 97 million)
- STC: SAR 42.58 (SAR 93 million)
- Al Masar Al Shamel: SAR 26.90 (SAR 77 million)

Most Actively Traded Stocks by Volume:
- Americana: SAR 1.67 (13.7 million shares)
- Saderat: SAR 2.18 (9.6 million shares)
- Bank Albilad: SAR 25.64 (6.6 million shares)
- Darb Saudi: SAR 2.16 (5.4 million shares)
- Chemical Co.: SAR 6.34 (5.0 million shares)

Top Gainers:
- Room: SAR 68.85 (+9.7%)
- Salama: SAR 9.14 (+7.3%)
- Al Masar Al Shamel: SAR 26.90 (+5.6%)
- Bahr Al Arab: SAR 4.11 (+5.4%)
- Chubb: SAR 19.67 (+4.6%)

Key Energy Stocks Supporting the Market:
- Al Masafi: SAR 51.15 (+1.3%)
- Saudi Aramco: SAR 23.70 (+0.8%)
- Petro Rabigh: SAR 6.78 (+1.2%)
- Arabian Drilling: SAR 99.60 (+2.6%)
- ADES: SAR 17.62 (+1.9%)

Market Summary:
Today's close reflects positive momentum in the Saudi market, driven by energy sector gains and active blue-chip trading. Liquidity remains concentrated in large-cap stocks, reinforcing the index's stability near the 10,500-point level.