Saudi Stock Market Closes Higher at the End of May Trading.. Tadawul Index Gains 50 Points
The main Saudi stock market (Tadawul) concluded Sunday’s trading on May 31, 2026, on a positive note, with most sectors performing well, closing the month of May in the green in its final sessions.
The main index rose by 0.46%, equivalent to 50.37 points, to settle at 11,077.91 points, with trading value reaching around 4 billion Saudi Riyals, through the trading of 206.87 million shares.
Most Gaining and Declining Stocks
The session saw 189 companies rise, while 67 companies out of the 270 listed on the main market declined, reflecting investor confidence in the market’s performance.
Topping the list of gainers was “Sadaq”, which surged by 9.98% to close at 13.89 SAR, followed by “Al-Mamlaka” with a 9.96% increase, recording its highest closing since 2016 at 13.58 SAR, then “Al-Masar Al-Shamil” with a 7.61% rise, “Dar Al-Arkan” by 7.15%, and “Electric Industries” by 6.66%.
On the other hand, “Cinemax Retail” led the losers with a 5.83% decline, followed by “Petro Rabigh” at 5.45%, then “Saudi German Hospital” at 4.65%.
Aramco Most Traded
“Saudi Aramco” topped the list of stocks with the highest trading value at over 371 million SAR, despite a 1.29% decline, while “Americana” was the most traded in terms of volume with over 35 million shares.
The parallel market “Nomu” closed with a slight gain of 0.11% to reach 22,931.51 points, with trading volume totaling 17.57 million SAR.
Positive Performance Despite Challenges
This positive performance of the Saudi stock market comes despite regional economic challenges, reflecting the strength of the Saudi economy and investor confidence in Saudi Vision 2030 directions, as well as the continuation of government efforts to diversify income sources and enhance the investment environment in the Kingdom.
It is worth noting that the Saudi stock market is one of the largest financial markets in the region, having witnessed positive developments in recent months with new listings and increased liquidity, amid expectations of further growth with the acceleration of economic reforms.
