Market Movements Now | Saudi Ceramics (2040) Turns Profit After Previous Loss, Beats Expectation by 425%; Alinma (1150) Q1 Profit Rises 14.7%, Sets Dividend; MASAR (4325) Hits New High after Its IPO

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ALINMA 1150.SA	24.66	-0.16%
SAUDI CERAMICS 2040.SA	28.20	-0.07%
MASAR 4325.SA	18.71	+1.19%
SAUDI CEMENT 3030.SA	35.00	-0.23%
SENAAT 2240.SA	36.34	+3.83%

The Tadawul All Shares Index(TASI.SA) traded with narrower fluctuations today, hovering near the EMA50 level. The index is currently trading close to the upper boundary of its historical dense trading range of 11,680-11,820 points. This sideways movement suggests consolidation as the market navigates this significant technical area.

Notable News

Alinma Bank Q1 Profit Rises 14.7% While Announcing SAR 0.30 Dividend

Alinma Bank(1150.SA) reported Q1 2025 net profit of SAR 1.51B, up 14.7% year-over-year, driven by 9.7% growth in operating income. The bank's board approved a Q1 cash dividend of SAR 0.30 per share (3% of par value), totaling SAR 745.2M, with payment scheduled for May 27. Total assets grew 17.3% to SAR 287.2B, while financing and investment portfolios increased 15.9% year-over-year, with improved asset quality reducing credit loss provisions by 14.4%.

Element List	Current Quarter	Similar Quarter For Previous Year	%Change	Previous Quarter	% Change
Total Income From Special Commission of Financing	3,550.5	3,338.9	6.337	3,652.6	-2.795
Total Income From Special Commission of Investment	567.1	460	23.282	554	2.364
Net Income From Special Commission of Financing	1,968.5	1,768.3	11.321	1,967.3	0.06
Net Income From Special Commission of Investment	314.4	243.6	29.064	298.4	5.361
Total Operations Profit (Loss)	2,813.7	2,564.5	9.717	2,814.6	-0.031
Net Profit (Loss) before Zakat and Income Tax	1,681.4	1,465.9	14.7	1,704.7	-1.366
Net Profit/(Loss)	1,508	1,314.7	14.702	1,528.9	-1.366
Total Comprehensive Income	1,697.6	1,307.7	29.815	1,087.6	56.086
Total Operating Expenses Before Provisions for Credit and Other Losses	904.9	833.5	8.566	863.6	4.782
Total Provision of Expected Credit Losses And Other Losses (Reversing Entry), Net	226.3	264.4	-14.409	249.5	-9.298
All figures are in (Millions) Saudi Arabia, Riyals

Market Expectation Comparison

FY2025 million SAR	2024Q4 Earnings	Q1-Market Expectation	Q1 Actual Earnings
Sales/Revenue	2,814.64	-	2,813.70
Net Profit (Loss)	1,528.90	1,535.13	1,508.00
EPS (Riyal)	0.61	0.61	0.60

Saudi Ceramics Turns Profit After Previous Loss, Beats Expectation by 425%

Saudi Ceramic Co.(2040.SA) reported Q1 2025 revenue of SAR 384.6M, up 11.2% year-over-year, with net profit rising 39.6% to SAR 20.8M. The company attributed growth to increased water heater sales volumes and higher average selling prices across product lines, despite lower tile and sanitaryware volumes. The results mark a significant recovery from the SAR 88.5M loss in the previous quarter.

Element List	Current Quarter	Similar Quarter For Previous Year	%Change	Previous Quarter	% Change
Sales/Revenue	384,603	345,766	11.232	382,307	0.6
Gross Profit (Loss)	101,621	82,343	23.411	35,550	185.853
Operational Profit (Loss)	25,808	16,858	53.09	-90,053	-
Net profit (Loss)	20,823	14,914	39.62	-88,495	-
Total Comprehensive Income	20,823	14,914	39.62	-88,795	-
All figures are in (Thousands) Saudi Arabia, Riyals

Market Expectation Comparison

FY2025 million SAR	2024Q4 Earnings	Q1-Market Expectation	Q1 Actual Earnings
Sales/Revenue	382.31	351.00	384.60
Net Profit (Loss)	-82.64	4.00	21.00
EPS (Riyal)	-0.83	0.04	0.21

New 52-Week High as of 11:45 am

Company	Price (SAR)
Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction Co.(4325.SA)	26.85
Saudi Cement Co.(3030.SA)	46.45
Zamil Industrial Investment Co.(2240.SA)	41.60

Significant Volume Surge after 11:30 am

Symbol	Volume Change%	3M Average Volume	Today's Volume So Far
Arabian Contracting Services Co.(4071.SA)	234.36%	173,893	581,427
Al-Omran Industrial Trading Co.(4141.SA)	113.42%	61,314	130,858
Al-Baha Investment and Development Co.(4130.SA)	108.82%	8,271,982	17,273,585
Saudi Paper Manufacturing Co.(2300.SA)	104.81%	124,337	254,655
Saudi Automotive Services Co.(4050.SA)	89.00%	146,301	276,515
Saudi Steel Pipe Co.(1320.SA)	87.17%	276,701	517,914
Sumou Real Estate Co.(4323.SA)	84.56%	225,468	416,120
Sadr Logistics Co(1832.SA)	53.21%	1,366,057	2,092,888
Saudi Ceramic Co.(2040.SA)	27.79%	522,454	667,643
Zamil Industrial Investment Co.(2240.SA)	27.27%	475,005	604,536
Miahona Co.(2084.SA)	25.66%	968,229	1,216,717
Batic Investments and Logistics Co.(4110.SA)	23.00%	7,710,137	9,483,350
Nama Chemicals Co.(2210.SA)	21.80%	78,740	95,905
Etihad Atheeb Telecommunication Co.(7040.SA)	20.72%	398,872	481,512
Astra Industrial Group(1212.SA)	16.20%	149,743	173,999

Sector Performance as of 11:41 am

Today's top-performing sectors are as follows:

Media & Entertainment Index(TMDI.SA) (+1.97%)
Commercial & Professional Svc Index(TCPI.SA) (+0.71%)
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail Index(TRLI.SA) (+0.69%)

Top Gainers as of 11:41 am

Stock	Price	%Chg
Arabian Contracting Services Co.(4071.SA)	129.40	+8.38%
Saudi Steel Pipe Co.(1320.SA)	57.60	+4.73%
Saudi Automotive Services Co.(4050.SA)	66.10	+3.77%
Miahona Co.(2084.SA)	23.90	+3.55%
Shatirah House Restaurant Co.(6016.SA)	18.90	+3.50%

Top Losers as of 11:41 am

Stock	Price	%Chg
CHUBB Arabia Cooperative Insurance Co.(8240.SA)	42.25	-1.74%
Thimar Development Holding Co.(4160.SA)	45.30	-1.63%
Red Sea International Co.(4230.SA)	45.45	-1.41%
Riyadh Cables Group Co.(4142.SA)	128.40	-1.38%
SABIC Agri-Nutrients Co.(2020.SA)	101.00	-1.37%

- Reporting by Zaid, Sahm News team

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