Mobile Telecommunication Company Saudi Arabia's (Zain KSA) net profit rose to SAR 373 million in the first nine months of 2025, up from SAR 322 million in the prior year.
| Item | 9m 2024 | 9m 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 7,671.00 | 8,095.00 | 5.5 % |
| Gross Income | 4,800.00 | 4,850.00 | 1.0 % |
| Operating Income | 810.00 | 897.00 | 10.7 % |
| Net Income | 322.00 | 373.00 | 15.8 % |
| Average Shares | 898.73 | 898.73 | - |
| Earnings Per Share before unusual items (Riyals) | 0.10 | 0.42 | 305.7 % |
| EPS (Riyal) | 0.36 | 0.42 | 15.8 % |
The profit growth was mainly due to higher revenues, which grew by 5.5% to SAR 8.1 billion, driven by strong performance in the individual and wholesale segments and the expansion of Tamam Financing Co.
Gross profit increased slightly to SAR 4.85 billion, despite the absence of a one-off tax provision reversal recorded in 2024.
EBITDA rose 4.6% to SAR 2.52 billion, supported by higher gross profit and lower operating and credit loss expenses.
EBIT also grew to SAR 897 million despite higher depreciation from the capitalization of a new frequency spectrum.
| Item | Q3 2024 | Q3 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 2,583.00 | 2,751.00 | 6.5 % |
| Gross Income | 1,714.00 | 1,639.00 | (4.4 %) |
| Operating Income | 318.00 | 318.00 | - |
| Net Income | 150.00 | 153.00 | 2.0 % |
| Average Shares | 898.73 | 898.73 | - |
| Earnings Per Share before unusual items (Riyal) | (0.03) | 0.17 | 656.1 % |
| EPS (Riyal) | 0.17 | 0.17 | 2.0 % |
| Item | Q2 2025 | Q3 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 2,654.00 | 2,751.00 | 3.7 % |
| Gross Income | 1,625.00 | 1,639.00 | 0.9 % |
| Operating Income | 305.00 | 318.00 | 4.3 % |
| Net Income | 127.00 | 153.00 | 20.5 % |
| Average Shares | 898.73 | 898.73 | - |
| Earnings Per Share before unusual items (Riyal) | 0.14 | 0.17 | 20.5 % |
| EPS (Riyal) | 0.14 | 0.17 | 20.5 % |
Financing costs declined by SAR 35 million due to lower interest rates and new financing initiatives.
The telecom operator’s net profit rose 2% to SAR 153 million in Q3 2025 from SAR 150 million in Q3 2024.
On a sequential basis, Zain KSA’s net earnings jumped 20.5% from SAR 127 million in Q2 2025.
Total shareholders’ equity, no minority interest, rose to SAR 10.6 billion as of Sept. 30, 2025, from SAR 10.44 billion a year earlier.
| Company | Estimated | Actual | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC | 20.43 | 65.50 | |
| YANSAB | 70.63 | 74.20 | |
| NADEC | 124.50 | 110.67 | |
| MODERN MILLS | 56.83 | 56.14 | |
| ZAIN KSA | 134.64 | 153.00 | |
| ALBILAD | 767.86 | 766.50 | |
| SULAIMAN ALHABIB | 622.50 | 602.28 | |
| SABIC AGRI-NUTRIENTS | 1,071.65 | 1,290.00 | |
| TADAWUL GROUP | 84.97 | 82.70 | |
| JAMJOOM PHARMA | 115.18 | 106.67 |
| Company | Estimated | Actual | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC | 20.43 | 65.50 | |
| YANSAB | 70.63 | 74.20 | |
| NADEC | 124.50 | 110.67 | |
| MODERN MILLS | 56.83 | 56.14 | |
| ZAIN KSA | 134.64 | 153.00 | |
| ALBILAD | 767.86 | 766.50 | |
| SULAIMAN ALHABIB | 622.50 | 602.28 | |
| SABIC AGRI-NUTRIENTS | 1,071.65 | 1,290.00 | |
| TADAWUL GROUP | 84.97 | 82.70 | |
| JAMJOOM PHARMA | 115.18 | 106.67 |
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