RIYADH – October 12, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) opened Monday’s session lower, declining 0.24%, or 25.13 points, to 10,335.61, as selling pressure affected most listed stocks.
Early trading turnover reached approximately SAR 160 million, with 14.63 million shares changing hands across 24,956 transactions. Market breadth was negative, with 183 stocks declining and 66 advancing.
Top Gainers
Watani Iron and Steel (1325) led advances, climbing 6.77%, followed by Darb Al-Saudia (4130) at 5.10%, Saudi Industrial Development Company (2130) at 3.18%, and East Pipes Integrated Company (1321) at 3.09%.
Top Decliners
Al Mawarid Manpower (1833) fell 2.02%, followed by Makkah Construction and Development (4100) at 1.89%, Savola Group (2050) at 1.87%, Bupa Arabia (8210) at 1.82%, and Taiba Investments (4090) at 1.81%.
Market Outlook
The opening performance points to cautious investor sentiment, with declines outnumbering advances. Trading liquidity and broader buying participation will be key factors to watch as the session progresses.
