After the blessed Eid al-Adha holiday, the Saudi stock market resumed trading today, Sunday, May 31, 2026, recording a slight rise in the general index. The Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) closed at 11,077.91 points, up 50.37 points by 0.46%, with trading volume exceeding 4 billion riyals.
📊 Session Summary — Sunday, May 31, 2026
Who it concerns: Investors and followers of the Saudi market
Where it takes place: Via the Saudi Exchange platform — saudiexchange.sa
Trading value: 4 billion riyals
Number of shares traded: 206.78 million shares
💡 Note: This report is for informational purposes only and not an investment recommendation
Market Performance
This was the first trading session after the Eid al-Adha holiday, and saw notable gains in a large number of stocks. Out of 270 companies listed on the main market, shares of 189 companies rose while 67 companies declined. The parallel market index Nomu also rose by 0.1% to close at 22,931 points.
Since the beginning of 2026, the Tadawul All Share Index has gained 5.1% (537 points), reflecting the continued positive momentum in the Saudi market despite global fluctuations.
Top Gainers Today
| Company | Gain Percentage |
|---|---|
| SidCo (SIDC) | +9.98% |
| Kingdom Holding (KINGDOM) | +9.96% |
| Emaar Economic City (EMAAR EC) | +7.09% |
| Printing & Packaging (TAPRCO) | +6.95% |
| Centai Retail (CENOMI RETAIL) | +6.79% |
| Raqeem (RAOOM) | +6.72% |
Top Losers
| Company | Loss Percentage |
|---|---|
| Raydan (RAYDAN) | -3.62% |
| Enaya (ENAYA) | -3.04% |
| Tasheel (TASHEEL) | -2.87% |
| Solutions (SOLUTIONS) | -2.38% |
| Elm (ELM) | -2.35% |
📈 Notable Stock Movements Today
Kingdom Holding — Historic Surge
Shares of Kingdom Holding (4280) were the undeniable star of the session, surging by 9.96% to reach 13.58 riyals, the highest price the stock has seen in over 10 years (since 2016). This sharp rise is attributed to optimism surrounding the upcoming initial public offering (IPO) of SpaceX, in which Kingdom Holding holds a combined stake of 0.63% in partnership with the Kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund. The stock has risen by 23% over the past five days and 53% over the past 52 weeks.
Al Rajhi Bank — Strong Support for the Market
Al Rajhi Bank (1120) contributed to market support with a slight increase of 1% to reach 67.25 SAR. The bank had previously announced net profits of 6.75 billion SAR for Q1 2026, growing 14% compared to the same period last year. The General Assembly also approved an increase in capital to 60 billion SAR through bonus shares.
Sector Performance
The banking sector primarily supported the market today, offsetting the impact of the global decline in oil prices. Some other sectors also showed positive performance, while others, such as telecommunications and financial services, declined.
- ✅ Banking — Positive performance and index support
- ✅ Energy — Relative stability despite global oil decline
- ⬆️ Utilities — Recent increase of 5.08%
- ⬇️ Telecommunications — Slight decline
- ⬇️ Healthcare Services — Market pressure
💡 Quick Insight — Should You Invest in the Saudi Market?
The Saudi market continues to attract investors thanks to economic reforms under Saudi Vision 2030, the strength of the banking sector, and openness to global investments. However, keep in mind:
- 📌 Stock investment carries risks — only invest what you can afford to lose
- 📌 Diversification is key — do not put all your money in one stock
- 📌 Follow the news — Economic and political decisions impact the market
📎 Sources: Saudi Exchange — saudiexchange.sa, Al Arabiya — alarabiya.net, Argaam — argaam.com
