Saudi Aramco shares close at all-time high

24/02/2022 Argaam Special
Saudi Aramco's tanks

Saudi Aramco's tanks


Shares of Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Saudi Aramco) hit their highest level since listing, at SAR 42.25 today, Feb. 24.

 

The stock closed 2% higher at SAR 41.35, with nearly 45.5 million shares traded with a value of SAR 1.9 billion, including several negotiated deals.

 

Brent crude jumped above $100 a barrel on Thursday’s trading session for the first time since 2014, as Russia launched a military operation in Ukraine, amid concerns about the implications for energy exports in the region.

 

Accordingly, Saudi Aramco’s market capitalization reached SAR 8.27 trillion ($2.21 trillion).

 

Aramco was established in Saudi Arabia by a royal decree on Nov. 13, 1988. The company is fully-owned by the Saudi government with a paid-up capital of SAR 60 billion, divided into 200 billion ordinary shares without face value.

 

The company was listed on the Saudi market in December 2019.

 

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman recently announced transferring 4% of the oil giant to the Public Investment Fund (PIF).

 

Aramco’s primary objectives relates to all aspects of energy-related activities, including hydrocarbons, chemicals and other related and complementary industries, or any other activity within or outside Saudi Arabia.

 

Aramco Stock Performance

Annual High (SAR)

42.25

Today, Feb. 24, 2022

Annual Low (SAR)

34.30

Feb. 28, 2021

Historical High (SAR)

42.25

Today, Feb. 24, 2022

Historical Low (SAR)

27.00

March 9, 2020

Highest Traded Volume (mln shares)

417.9

Dec. 12, 2019 (second listing day)

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