Saudi Exchange Top 5 Gainers in First 8 Months of 2025

September 7, 2025
Founded in 1990 by Fawaz Bin Abdulaziz Alhokair and his brothers Salman and Abdulmajid, Cenomi Retail was the top-performing stock on the Saudi Exchange’s main market. Image by MECS R / website

The Saudi Exchange top gainers 2025 show resilience despite market headwinds. Between January and August 2025, the Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) slipped 11.1% to 10,696.9 points due to global volatility and domestic economic shifts. Yet, several companies delivered impressive gains, boosting investor confidence. The market’s total capitalization still reached $2.36 trillion (SAR 8.9 trillion), proving the depth of Saudi Arabia’s equity landscape.

Here are the top five gainers on the Saudi Exchange’s main market between December 31, 2024, and August 31, 2025:


1. Cenomi Retail

  • Share Price: $6.4
  • Price Increase: 80.2% ↑
  • Market Cap: $729 million

Cenomi Retail, founded in 1990 by Fawaz Bin Abdulaziz Alhokair and his brothers, was the standout performer. Shares soared 80.2% in eight months, closing at SAR 23.8. In July 2025, major shareholders agreed to sell up to 49.95% to Al Futtaim Retail for $672.6 million. Despite reporting a Q2 net loss of $22.7 million due to weaker income and tax costs, Cenomi remains a retail powerhouse with 808 stores across eight countries and 28 brands in Saudi Arabia.


2. Saudi Cable

  • Share Price: $40.3
  • Price Increase: 49.5% ↑
  • Market Cap: $268.7 million

Saudi Cable ranked second with a 49.5% jump. The company announced plans to raise capital from $17.8 million to $124.5 million through a rights issue worth $106.6 million. For H1 2025, it posted net profit of $17.3 million, up sharply from $1.9 million a year earlier. However, accumulated losses of $110 million and high liabilities raise concerns about long-term stability.


3. Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication

  • Share Price: $15
  • Price Increase: 44% ↑
  • Market Cap: $957.5 million

Al-Babtain secured $269.9 million in contracts in February 2025, supplying steel transmission towers for Saudi projects. Its H1 net profit rose to $50.8 million from $37.6 million in 2024. The company rewarded shareholders with cash dividends of $0.3 per share in August 2025, reinforcing its strong performance.


4. Seera Group Holding

  • Share Price: $7.6
  • Price Increase: 26.7% ↑
  • Market Cap: $2.3 billion

Seera Group, formerly Al Tayyar Travel Group, gained 26.7% as it announced a capital reduction and a 10% share buyback plan. H1 revenues rose 9.8% to $616.6 million, driven by growth in consumer and corporate travel, Hajj & Umrah services, and its car rental subsidiary Lumi. Established in 1979, Seera is now a strategic investor aligned with Vision 2030.


5. Abdullah Saad Abo Moati Company

  • Share Price: $10.3
  • Price Increase: 24.5% ↑
  • Market Cap: $205.9 million

The bookstore and office supply company saw shares climb 24.5%. Revenues rose 17.7% in Q2 2025 to $15.6 million, driven by stronger wholesale sales and rental income. Founded in 1994, the company operates across stationery, school supplies, printers, and inks, with a subsidiary—Al Maujah Trading Co.—expanding its reach in Riyadh.


Conclusion

The Saudi Exchange top gainers 2025 list demonstrates that even in a challenging year, strong fundamentals, expansion strategies, and investor trust can drive remarkable stock growth. Cenomi Retail, Saudi Cable, Al-Babtain, Seera, and Abo Moati highlight the dynamism of Saudi Arabia’s evolving capital market.

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