Saudi Public Transport Co. (SAPTCO) narrowed Q1 2025 net loss to SAR 24 million from SAR 49 million in Q1 2024, driven by higher operating revenue on increased public transport operations.
| Item | Q1 2024 | Q1 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 308.52 | 341.33 | 10.6 % |
| Gross Income | 16.37 | 37.84 | 131.2 % |
| Operating Income | (18.88) | (6.00) | 68.2 % |
| Net Income | (49.10) | (24.31) | 50.5 % |
| Average Shares | 125.00 | 125.00 | - |
| Earnings Per Share before unusual items (Riyal) | (0.40) | (0.19) | 51.2 % |
| EPS (Riyal) | (0.39) | (0.19) | 50.5 % |
| Item | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 302.83 | 341.33 | 12.7 % |
| Gross Income | 66.42 | 37.84 | (43.0 %) |
| Operating Income | (1.88) | (6.00) | (219.3 %) |
| Net Income | (29.92) | (24.31) | 18.7 % |
| Average Shares | 125.00 | 125.00 | - |
| Earnings Per Share before unusual items (Riyal) | (0.20) | (0.19) | 2.9 % |
| EPS (Riyal) | (0.24) | (0.19) | 18.7 % |
This was driven by higher operating revenue on increased public transport operations.
The company also cited a profit share in a joint venture, higher profit from an associate company, an increase in the finance income, lower financing costs and decline in impairment in trade receivables.
Q1 2025’s higher revenue was propelled by increased public transport operations.
Meanwhile, the company reported an increase in the cost of revenue, general and administrative expenses, selling and distribution, as well as Zakat and income tax expenses. However, other income fell year on year in Q1 2025.
On a sequential basis, net loss widened from SAR 10.75 million in Q4 2024.
Total shareholders’ equity, excluding minority interest, stood at SAR 897.56 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to SAR 864.99 million a year earlier.
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