Al Rajhi Bank declares first-half cash dividend for Al Rajhi Bank stock

Published on 10/02/2026 at 18:09 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

First-half net income reached SAR 13.764 billion, up 14.00 percent year over year. Al Rajhi Bank stock receives SAR 1.26 per share on October 1, 2026.

Al Rajhi Bank, SA0007879113, Illustration mit AI erstellt.

Al Rajhi Bank declared a first-half 2026 cash dividend of SAR 1.26 per share, payable on October 1, 2026. The Saudi Exchange said the board approved the distribution on September 13, 2026, with the announcement published on September 14, 2026.

Dividend sets the immediate marker

The distribution totals SAR 7.56 billion for 6.00 billion eligible shares, equal to 12.60 percent of the bank's capital. The record date was September 21, 2026, while the payment date fell on October 1, 2026, giving the announcement a clear near-term cash-return timetable.

For non-resident investors, the exchange disclosure also states that a 5.00 percent withholding tax may apply when the dividend is transferred or credited. That detail makes the gross SAR 1.26 payment different from the cash amount ultimately received by some international holders.

Profit growth supports the payout

Al Rajhi Bank reported net income of SAR 13.764 billion for the first half of 2026, up 14.00 percent from the same period of 2025. Total operating income reached SAR 21.413 billion, while the financing portfolio stood at SAR 762.0 billion.

The earnings comparison matters because the dividend arrives alongside double-digit profit growth rather than a flat reported result. The bank also said its digital ecosystem served more than 21 million customers during the same first-half period, linking the payout story to its scale in retail and financial services.

Market value and regional risk

Al Rajhi Bank's market capitalization was SAR 378.0 billion as of October 1, 2026. Its 52-week range was SAR 62.00 to SAR 73.40, placing the latest quote SAR 1.00 above the low and SAR 10.40 below the high.

Reuters reported on September 27, 2026, that Al Rajhi Bank rose 2.50 percent as Saudi Arabia's benchmark gained 0.80 percent despite regional security concerns. That contrast highlights the bank's exposure to both domestic financial-sector strength and wider Gulf market risk.

Stock remains below yearly high

Al Rajhi Bank was last at SAR 63.00 on Tadawul on October 1, 2026 at 3:19 p.m. AST, down 0.47 percent versus the prior close of SAR 63.30. The primary listing is Tadawul under ticker 1120, and the next exchange calendar date shown for the company is November 14, 2026.