Saudi Arabia’s main stock index rose by approximately 891 points during January 2026, marking the largest monthly increase in the past four years (January 2022).
The index’s increase rate during January reached 8.5%, ending at 11,382 points compared to the December 2025 closing price of 10,491 points.
Opening the market to investors
Earlier this month, the Capital Markets Authority decided to open financial markets to all categories of foreign investors, allowing them to invest directly from February 1st.
AMAC stock rose 33%, followed by Marden stock, which rose 27%, while Shams stock, Shree stock, Electrical Industries stock, and Al Rams stock rose in the range of 22-23%.
Rise of large corporations
Meanwhile, Naseej shares topped the list of decliners with 24%, followed by Red Sea shares with 18% and Timar shares with 14%.
All large companies rose by varying percentages, led by Saudi Aramco, with 8%, Al Rajhi Bank shares by 10%, and Al Ahli Saudi by 18%.
The main index of the Saudi stock market rose by about 891 points during January 2026, marking the largest monthly increase in the past four years (January 2022).
The index rose 8.5% during January, ending at 11,382 points, compared to the December 2025 closing price of 10,491 points.
market opens to investors
Earlier this month, the Capital Markets Authority had decided to open financial markets to all categories of foreign investors, allowing direct investment from February 1st.
Amaq’s share rose 33% to lead the gainers, followed by Marden’s share, which rose 27%, while Shams, Shari, Electrical Industries and Al Rams’ shares rose in the range of 22-23%.
Rise of large corporations
On the other hand, the top declining companies were Nasage, whose share decreased by 24%, followed by Red Sea, whose share decreased by 18%, and Timar, whose share decreased by 14%.
All large companies recorded increases at different rates, with Saudi Aramco’s share increasing by 8%, followed by Al Rajhi Bank’s share increasing by 10% and National Commercial Bank increasing by 18%.
