stc group Achieves Record-High Revenues of SAR 77.8 Billion and Net Profit Growth of 12.5% After Excluding Non-Recurring Items

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stc group announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, recording the highest revenues in its history at SAR 77.8 billion, reflecting a 2.5% increase compared to the previous year. Net profit rose by 12.5% after excluding non-recurring items, demonstrating the strength of the group’s business model and the continued execution of its sustainable growth strategy.

Gross profit increased to SAR 37.7 billion, while operating profit reached SAR 14.4 billion. Earnings before interest, taxes, zakat, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) amounted to approximately SAR 24.5 billion, marking a 6.1% increase after excluding non-recurring items. This growth was driven by improved operational efficiency and disciplined management of costs and capital investments. The Group also announced a dividend distribution of SAR 0.55 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025, in line with its approved dividend policy.

Alongside its strong financial performance, stc group continues to invest in developing employees’ capabilities and skills. Over the past year, the group achieved notable progress in talent development through programs such as the Partner Development Program, Job Attachment initiatives, and stc Academy. It also sponsored the Human Capability Initiative Conference, during which it launched a public training platform aimed at equipping national talents with the skills required for the future labor market, underscoring its commitment to building digital capabilities and enhancing competitiveness.

In addition, stc plays a key role in supporting the organization of major international events and religious seasons such as Hajj and Umrah. The group also continues to support national forums and major events through reliable digital infrastructure that strengthens the readiness of vital sectors with high efficiency. stc provides advanced connectivity solutions and digital services aligned with the highest international standards, contributing to strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a leading destination across various sectors. These efforts, combined with the brand’s strong presence, reinforce stc group’s position as a leading digital enabler in the region.

Eng. Olayan bin Mohammed Alwetaid, group CEO of stc, stated that the results reflect the group’s ability to achieve sustainable profitable growth while diversifying income sources and strengthening digital infrastructure. He noted that during the year, the group expanded its network to exceed 10,800 5G sites and 3.75 million fiber-to-the-home connections, in addition to conducting the first regional trial of the 7 GHz spectrum in preparation for 6G technologies.

The year also witnessed the expansion of STC Bank to more than 8 million customers, as well as the signing of strategic partnerships to establish dedicated data centers with capacity reaching up to 1 gigawatt. The group also concluded multi-billion-riyal strategic agreements in digital infrastructure and issued USD 2 billion in sukuk, which were oversubscribed more than four times, reflecting investor confidence in the group’s strong financial position.

On the sustainability front, the group’s MSCI rating improved to AA, and it received a five-star EFQM certification. stc maintained its position as the strongest brand in the Middle East for the sixth consecutive year. According to the Brand Finance 2026 report, the group ranked first among the strongest brands in the Middle East, third globally as the strongest telecom brand, and ninth globally as the most valuable telecom brand, placing it among the top ten telecom companies worldwide by brand value. This ranking reflects the group’s strong presence in international markets and the confidence of investors and customers, reaffirming its commitment to innovation and investment in digital infrastructure and advanced technologies. These achievements demonstrate the integration of strong financial performance, capability development, and digital leadership, reinforcing the group’s position as a key partner in supporting sustainable development.