Sahara International Petrochemical Company (2310) Q1 2026 earnings summary
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Q1 2026 earnings summary
18 May, 2026Executive summary
Report covers the three-month period ended 31 March 2026, reviewed by PwC with no material misstatements found.
Group operates in petrochemicals, industrial gases, metal equipment, utilities, and marketing, with significant subsidiaries and joint ventures.
Financial highlights
Revenue for Q1 2026 was SAR 1,227.1 million, down from SAR 1,969.8 million in Q1 2025.
Net loss attributable to equity holders was SAR 215.3 million, compared to a profit of SAR 195.3 million in Q1 2025.
Gross profit dropped to SAR 78.0 million from SAR 159.5 million year-over-year.
Basic and diluted loss per share were SAR (0.30) and SAR (0.29), versus earnings per share of SAR 0.27 in Q1 2025.
Cash and cash equivalents increased to SAR 2,350.7 million from SAR 1,338.7 million at year-end 2025.
Outlook and guidance
Management is actively monitoring geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which may impact operations, logistics, and market conditions.
No subsequent events after 31 March 2026 that would impact the financial statements.
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