Market Movements Now | SPPC (4270) Outlines 5-Pillar Strategy, Stock Rises; Nama (2210) Achieves 0% Losses on Capital; SAR 1.35/Share Final Dividend Eligibility Today
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TASI Midday Market Update – August 18, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Shares Index(TASI.SA) slipped 0.1% in early Monday trade, ending a two-session winning streak as most constituents declined.
The Saudi National Bank(1180.SA) fell 1%, while Nahdi Medical Co.(4164.SA) dropped 1.5%. In contrast, Sumou Real Estate Co.(4323.SA) gained 0.9% after securing an infrastructure development contract in Jeddah.
Gulf markets showed mixed performance overall, as investors turned cautious ahead of the Jackson Hole symposium, where U.S. Federal Reserve policy signals are expected to provide guidance on future interest rate moves.
Notable News
Saudi Printing Outlines 5-Pillar Strategy, Stock Rises 2%
Saudi Printing and Packaging Co.(4270.SA) unveiled a new strategy focusing on operational efficiency, market share expansion, and product development. Key pillars include improving packaging product profitability, divesting non-strategic sectors, targeting high-growth markets, streamlining operations, and restructuring debt. The company aims to reinforce its market presence and financial stability.
Nama Chemicals Achieves 0% Losses on Capital
Nama Chemicals Co.(2210.SA) announced that its accumulated losses have been reduced to 0% of its capital, following a net profit in H1 2025. This improvement was driven by a reversal of impairment losses on property, plant, and equipment. The company's measures have effectively eliminated its losses as of June 30, 2025.
Final Dividend Eligibility
| Symbol | Announcement Date | Eligibility Date | Distribution Date | Dividend Amount |
| Al Mawarid Manpower Co.(1833.SA) | 2025-08-11 | 2025-08-18 | 2025-08-28 | SAR 1.35 |
New 52-Week High before of 12:26 pm
| Company | Price (SAR) |
|---|---|
| Etihad Etisalat Co.(7020.SA) | 65.35 |
Significant Volume Surge after 12:15 pm
| Symbol | Volume Change% | 3M Average Volume | Today's Volume So Far |
| Nama Chemicals Co.(2210.SA) | 568.62% | 56,634 | 378,668 |
| AL Maather REIT Fund(4334.SA) | 285.75% | 50,208 | 193,677 |
| Halwani Bros. Co.(6001.SA) | 233.03% | 73,851 | 245,944 |
| Thimar Development Holding Co.(4160.SA) | 223.18% | 199,382 | 644,356 |
| Lazurde Company for Jewelry(4011.SA) | 157.83% | 241,758 | 623,316 |
| Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Co.(2380.SA) | 118.18% | 1,238,272 | 2,701,682 |
| Arab Sea Information System Co.(7201.SA) | 109.33% | 829,956 | 1,737,339 |
| Northern Region Cement Co.(3004.SA) | 80.78% | 354,672 | 641,163 |
| Herfy Food Services Co.(6002.SA) | 69.30% | 249,750 | 422,835 |
| Saudi Printing and Packaging Co.(4270.SA) | 68.25% | 485,393 | 816,653 |
| Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co.(2350.SA) | 64.30% | 4,853,039 | 7,973,665 |
| Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries and Medical Appliances Corp.(2070.SA) | 57.17% | 298,441 | 469,070 |
| Sadr Logistics Co(1832.SA) | 46.43% | 1,204,548 | 1,763,856 |
Sector Performance as of 12:26 pm
Today's top-performing sectors are as follows:
- Household & Personal Products Index(THPI.SA): +1.77%
- Materials Index(TMTI.SA): +0.58%
- Food & Beverages Index(TFBI.SA): +0.51%
Top Gainers as of 12:26 pm
Today's top-performing stocks are as follows:
| Stock | Price | %Chg |
|---|---|---|
| Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Co.(2380.SA) | 7.72 | +6.63% |
| Thimar Development Holding Co.(4160.SA) | 41.20 | +4.57% |
| National Metal Manufacturing and Casting Co.(2220.SA) | 16.70 | +4.05% |
| Nama Chemicals Co.(2210.SA) | 27.78 | +3.89% |
| Jahez International Company for Information System Technolog(6017.SA) | 23.77 | +2.77% |
Top Losers as of 12:26 pm
Today's worst-performing stocks are as follows:
| Stock | Price | %Chg |
|---|---|---|
| Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair Co.(4240.SA) | 24.25 | -2.61% |
| Astra Industrial Group(1212.SA) | 148.30 | -2.18% |
| National Company for Learning and Education(4291.SA) | 165.60 | -2.01% |
| Saudi Ceramic Co.(2040.SA) | 30.16 | -1.89% |
| Saudi Automotive Services Co.(4050.SA) | 52.40 | -1.78% |