Saudi Ground Services Q1 2026 Net Profit Falls 38% to SAR 60.45M
Saudi Ground Services Co. (4031) announced a net profit of SAR 60.45 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, a 38% decline year-on-year, while revenue remained nearly flat at SAR 672.49 million.
Key Numbers
Saudi Ground Services Co. (4031) reported its interim financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, posting a net profit of SAR 60.45 million, down 38.1% from the same period last year. Revenue remained nearly flat at SAR 672.49 million, a marginal 0.15% increase.
Key Financial Results
| Metric | Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | SAR 672.49M | SAR 671.50M | +0.15% |
| Net Profit | SAR 60.45M | SAR 97.60M | -38.1% |
| EPS | SAR 0.32 | SAR 0.52 | -38.5% |
Highlights from the Statement
The company attributed the YoY profit decline to a SAR 56.7 million increase in operating expenses to support heightened operational requirements during the Umrah season, partially offset by a SAR 34.7 million decrease in Zakat expense due to reversal of prior year provisions and a SAR 4.1 million increase in other income.
Quarter-on-quarter, net profit fell 43.1% compared to Q4 2025, primarily driven by a SAR 40.9 million increase in operating expenses and a SAR 39.6 million decrease in share of results from equity-accounted investments, partially offset by a SAR 46.1 million decrease in impairment losses and an SAR 8.2 million reduction in Zakat expense.
Guidance
The company did not provide specific forward guidance.
Impact on Stock
No stock reaction was mentioned. The decline in earnings and EPS is likely to weigh on the stock price.
What This Means for Investors
The Q1 performance highlights the impact of seasonal operating costs associated with the Umrah season, which squeezed margins. While revenue held steady, higher expenses weighed on profitability. Investors may focus on the company's ability to manage costs and improve operational efficiency in coming quarters.
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