As most Gulf bourses experience gains driven by upbeat earnings, the Middle Eastern stock market is showing resilience amid fluctuating geopolitical tensions and economic conditions. In this environment, dividend stocks like Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff offer attractive opportunities for investors seeking stable returns, with a focus on consistent earnings performance and potential for growth.
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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Yeni Gimat Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi (IBSE:YGGYO) |
4.54% |
★★★★★★ |
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Saudi Awwal Bank (SASE:1060) |
5.78% |
★★★★★☆ |
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National General Insurance (P.J.S.C.) (DFM:NGI) |
7.20% |
★★★★★☆ |
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National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (P.S.C.) (ADX:RAKBANK) |
6.36% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Matrix IT (TASE:MTRX) |
3.09% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Dubai Insurance Company (P.S.C.) (DFM:DIN) |
5.93% |
★★★★★☆ |
|
Computer Direct Group (TASE:CMDR) |
11.66% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Arab National Bank (SASE:1080) |
6.26% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:ANHYT) |
4.77% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Anadolu Anonim Türk Sigorta Sirketi (IBSE:ANSGR) |
3.80% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Let’s take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the production and distribution of dairy products, beverages, and various foodstuffs across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Poland, and other Gulf and Arab countries with a market cap of SAR7.05 billion.
Operations: Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company’s revenue is derived from two main segments: Beverages, contributing SAR1.66 billion, and Non-Beverages, accounting for SAR1.47 billion.
Dividend Yield: 7.7%
Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff’s dividends have been stable and reliable over the past decade, with a yield of 7.71%, placing it in the top 25% of dividend payers in the Saudi market. However, this high yield is not well supported by earnings or cash flows, as indicated by a payout ratio of 104.5% and a cash payout ratio of 201.1%. Recent earnings showed slight sales growth to SAR 2.999 billion but a marginal decline in net income to SAR 477.39 million for 2025.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Saudi Telecom Company, along with its subsidiaries, offers telecommunications, information, media, and digital payment services both in Saudi Arabia and internationally with a market cap of SAR223.44 billion.
