Aramco released second-quarter and first-half results on August 4, 2026. Adjusted net income was $33.4 billion for the quarter and $67.2 billion for the half year. The adjusted measure differs from standard net income.
First-half operating cash flow reached $56.2 billion and free cash flow $30.9 billion. The board declared a $21.9 billion base dividend for the second quarter, payable in the third quarter. The announcement did not describe that distribution as already paid.
The Arab Federation of Capital Markets reported an 18 percent year-on-year increase in January–September trading value, alongside higher share volumes and transaction counts.
Central bank data showed monthly growth in lending and deposits. Non-resident deposits rose 6.8 percent, the fastest reported increase among deposit categories.
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The approved loan supports reforms covering business licensing, worker protections, energy investment, capital markets and finance access for smaller firms.
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