Saudi Arabia's Largest Banks Report Third-Quarter Net Profit Figures

what happened

Reuters reported third-quarter 2026 results for four Saudi banks. Al Rajhi Bank posted net profit of SAR 7,106 million on operating income of SAR 11,115 million. Riyad Bank reported net profit of SAR 2,865.749 million and operating income of SAR 5,050.699 million.

Alinma Bank reported net profit of SAR 1,588.3 million and operating income of SAR 3,121.8 million. Arab National Bank posted net profit of SAR 1,351 million and operating income of SAR 2,554 million.

As of end-September, Al Rajhi Bank's loan and financing portfolio stood at SAR 774,859 million and client deposits at SAR 700,277 million. Riyad Bank reported loans of SAR 385.43 billion and deposits of SAR 329.41 billion. Alinma Bank's portfolio was SAR 252,710.4 million with deposits of SAR 251,916 million, while Arab National Bank reported loans of SAR 209.17 billion and deposits of SAR 217.53 billion.

why it matters

Results from the largest Saudi banks give a read on the health of the local financial sector and the lending cycle. Profit and loan growth alongside a stable deposit base point to steady demand for financing. Investors following the Tadawul often treat these reports as a benchmark for the banking sector as a whole.

market impact

Saudi banks: quarterly results set the tone for the sector and the Tadawul index

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