stc Group announced its consolidated financial results for the year ending December 31, 2025, recording record sales of 77.8 billion riyals, an increase of 2.5% year-on-year.
Net profit excluding non-recurring items increased by 12.5%, demonstrating the strength of the Group’s business model and the continued implementation of its sustainable growth strategy.
Gross profit increased to SR 37.7 billion and operating profit reached SR 14.4 billion.
Earnings before interest, tax, zakat, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) amounted to approximately SR24.5 billion, an increase of 6.1% excluding non-recurring items.
This growth was driven by improved operational efficiency and disciplined management of costs and capital investments.
The Group also announced a dividend of SR0.55 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025, in line with the approved dividend policy.
In addition to its strong financial performance, stc Group continues to invest in developing the capabilities and skills of its employees.
Over the past year, the Group has made significant progress in developing its workforce through programs such as the Partner Development Programme, Job Attachment Initiative and the stc academy.
He also sponsored the Human Capabilities Initiative Conference, in which he launched a public training platform aimed at equipping the country’s workforce with the skills needed for the future labor market, and highlighted efforts to build digital capabilities and strengthen competitiveness.
Additionally, STC plays a key role in supporting the organization of major international events and religious seasons such as Hajj and Umrah.
The Group also continues to support national forums and major events through reliable digital infrastructure that enhances the readiness of critical sectors with high efficiency.
stc provides advanced connectivity solutions and digital services in compliance with the highest international standards, contributing to strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as a leading destination in various sectors.
These initiatives, coupled with the brand’s strong presence, strengthen STC Group’s position as a leading digital enabler in the region.
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Olayan Alwetaide, Group CEO of Engineering STC, said the results reflected the Group’s ability to achieve sustained profitable growth while diversifying its revenue sources and strengthening its digital infrastructure.
He noted that the group conducted the first regional trials of 7GHz spectrum this year in preparation for 6G technology, as well as expanding its network to over 10,800 5G sites and 3.75 million fiber-to-the-home connections.
During the year, the number of STC Bank customers exceeded 8 million, and strategic partnerships were signed to establish dedicated data centers with a capacity of up to 1 gigawatt.
The group also signed multi-billion riyal strategic agreements in the digital infrastructure sector and issued US$2 billion in sukuk, which was more than four times oversubscribed, reflecting investors’ confidence in the group’s strong financial position.
In terms of sustainability, the group’s MSCI rating improved to AA and it also achieved 5 stars in the EFQM certification. stc maintained its position as the strongest brand in the Middle East for the sixth consecutive year.
According to the Brand Finance 2026 report, the Group ranks as the #1 most powerful brand in the Middle East, #3 as the world’s most powerful telecom brand, #9 as the most valuable telecom brand in the world, and is among the top 10 telecom companies in the world by brand value.
This ranking reflects our strong presence in international markets and the confidence of our investors and customers, and reaffirms our commitment to innovation and investment in digital infrastructure and advanced technologies. These achievements demonstrate the integration of strong financial performance, capacity development and digital leadership and strengthen the Group’s position as a key partner in supporting sustainable development.
