Editor's Note: the "Trending Saudi Stocks" column tracks the day's top bullish stocks in the KSA market, aiding investors in promptly identifying opportunities for potential gains.

At the close of 11/05/2026, the Tadawul All Shares Index rose by 0.39%, closing at 11158.45 points; the Parallel Market Capped Index dropped by 0.04%, closing at 22635.06 points. Sahm has compiled the Top 10 Daily Stock Price Gainers in the KSA market.

The Top 10 Daily Gainers in the KSA market are listed as follows:

Almarai Co.: The daily gain is 10.0%, CSR healthcare and education programs boost investor confidence and strengthen market position through sustainable community investment strategies.

Almarai Company, established in 1977 and headquartered in Saudi Arabia, operates as the world's largest vertically integrated dairy enterprise and the region's leading food and beverage manufacturer. The company holds the top FMCG brand position in the MENA region and maintains market leadership across all categories throughout the GCC. Over four decades of sustained growth has been driven by the company's core principle of delivering trusted quality products. The organization has diversified its portfolio beyond dairy to encompass juices, bakery items, poultry, and infant formula through brands including Almarai, L'usine, 7DAYS, and ALYOUM. Strategic joint ventures with Chipita and PepsiCo further strengthen its market position. In 2019, the company reported net income of SAR 1.8 billion on total sales revenue of SAR 14.35 billion.

In a noteworthy development, the possible reason for the stock price increase of 2280.SA (Almarai Co.) may be attributed to its enhanced corporate social responsibility initiatives that have strengthened investor confidence. The company's strategic partnerships in healthcare and education sectors appear to be driving market enthusiasm. Almarai's one-year agreement with the Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Charitable Association to provide essential medication support for children demonstrates meaningful healthcare engagement. Additionally, the company's silver sponsorship of King Saud University's graduation ceremony, celebrating 16,370 graduates and earning recognition from the Governor of Riyadh Region, showcases its commitment to educational development. These initiatives align with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives, positioning Almarai favorably within national development priorities. The substantial trading volume surge of 311.96% to 3,885,464 shares indicates strong institutional interest. As the region's leading FMCG brand, these CSR activities likely enhance long-term brand value and stakeholder relationships, contributing to the 10% stock price appreciation.

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co.: The daily gain is 10.0%, Trading volume jumps 229% as Vision 2030 drives food security initiatives and market expansion.

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (Sadafco) operates as a publicly traded entity on the Saudi Stock Exchange under the ticker TDWL since May 2005. The corporation specializes in packaged foods and meat products within the food, beverage, and tobacco industry sector. Headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the company was incorporated in April 1976 and maintains its primary business operations in the regional food processing and distribution market.

In a noteworthy development, the possible reason for the stock price increase of 2270.SA (Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co.) may be attributed to several converging factors. The exceptional 229.19% surge in trading volume to 138,270 shares, significantly exceeding the three-month average of 42,003 shares, indicates strong institutional interest and potential positive market sentiment shift. As an established packaged foods and dairy company since 1976, Sadafco appears to be benefiting from Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 food security initiatives aimed at reducing import dependency. The timing may also coincide with seasonal demand patterns for dairy and packaged food products in the Saudi market. The 10% price surge following a year-to-date decline of 6.7% suggests investors perceive current valuations as attractive for this essential consumer goods company. The combination of heightened trading activity and significant price movement indicates a catalyst-driven event, potentially related to anticipated earnings results, strategic developments, or sector-specific positive sentiment within Saudi Arabia's food and beverage industry.

National Agricultural Development Co.: The daily gain is 9.1%, Nadec jumps 9.1% with 270% volume surge as agricultural sector gains momentum.

National Agricultural Development Co (Nadec), a publicly traded entity on the Saudi Stock Exchange since January 1993, operates primarily within the food, beverage, and tobacco sector with specialization in agricultural products. Established in June 1981 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the company maintains its listing under the ticker symbol TDWL on the Tadawul exchange.

In a noteworthy development, the possible reason for the stock price increase of 6010.SA (National Agricultural Development Co.) may be attributed to exceptional market dynamics and sector-specific momentum. The company's 9.1% surge coincided with an extraordinary 270.17% spike in trading volume to 2,874,527 shares, significantly exceeding the three-month average of 776,550 shares, indicating substantial institutional or strategic investor interest. As a leading agricultural products company established in 1981 and publicly traded since 1993, Nadec operates within Saudi Arabia's food, beverage, and tobacco sector. The dramatic volume increase suggests potential positive developments in agricultural commodity markets, government policy support for domestic food security initiatives, or operational improvements within the company's established business framework. The concentrated trading activity before 12:43 PM indicates early market confidence, possibly driven by sector rotation into defensive agricultural stocks or anticipation of favorable quarterly results. Given Nadec's current market capitalization of 52.6 billion Saudi Riyals and year-to-date decline of 5.2%, the surge may represent a technical recovery from oversold conditions combined with renewed investor appetite for established agricultural enterprises in the regional market.