Arabian Cement profit surges 154% to SAR 59.9M in Q1 2026

The annual increase in profit was mainly driven by higher sales volumes, supported by stronger export shipments from the subsidiary, along with an increase in the average selling price of the parent company.

In Q1 2026, the company’s profitability also improved due to a decline in depreciation expenses following a revision of the estimated useful economic life of plant machinery and installations, as well as exceptional tax differences recorded at the subsidiary level in the prior-year period. Additional support came from higher export sales volumes at the subsidiary.

Sequentially, net profit improved 8% from SAR 55.45 million in Q4 2025.

The quarterly improvement was a result of an increase in the average selling price of the parent company, alongside lower general and administrative (G&A) expenses and reduced selling and distribution costs. Other income also rose, while zakat and income tax expenses declined during the quarter.

Despite this, the group faced pressure from a decline in overall sales volumes and higher energy purchase costs for the parent company, which partially offset the positive impact of improved pricing and cost efficiencies.

Shareholders’ equity, no minority interest and after excluding sukuk, edged up to SAR 2.64 billion as of March 31, 2026, from SAR 2.58 billion in the year-ago period.

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