The market capitalization of Saudi stocks exceeds 9.1 trillion riyals
The Saudi stock market recorded a significant leap in its financial performance, with the weekly report issued by Tadawul (the Saudi Stock Exchange) showing remarkable growth in the market capitalization of listed shares on the main market. According to official data, the market capitalization reached approximately SAR 9,158.82 billion by the end of the week ending January 15, 2026, marking an increase of 4.42%, equivalent to market gains of SAR 387.3 billion compared to the previous week.
Confidence indicators and foreign investment
In a clear indication of the Saudi financial market's attractiveness to international investors, the report revealed that foreign ownership constituted 4.76% of the total market capitalization of listed shares. This growth in foreign ownership is a culmination of the Kingdom's ongoing efforts within the framework of Vision 2030, specifically the Financial Sector Development Program, which aims to deepen the financial market, enhance transparency, and attract foreign capital. This strengthens the Saudi market's position as one of the largest financial markets in the Middle East and North Africa region and among the most prominent emerging markets globally.
General index performance and trading activity
In terms of technical performance, the Saudi Stock Exchange's main index (TASI) continued its upward trend, closing at 10,912.18 points , adding 93.86 points. Trading sessions witnessed significant liquidity, with turnover reaching approximately 3 billion riyals, reflecting optimism among traders and the availability of sufficient liquidity to support stock market activity.
According to the Saudi Press Agency's daily economic bulletin, the volume of shares traded reached 180 million shares, and liquidity was widely distributed, with 230 companies recording an increase in their market value, while only 29 companies experienced declines, indicating that the upward trend was collective and included most market sectors.
The most active and influential companies
In terms of company performance, shares of Al-Dara’a Al-Arabi, Chubb, Ban, Shams, and Al-Obaikan Glass topped the list of gainers, benefiting from increased demand and strong operational performance across their respective sectors. Conversely, shares of Tasheel, Sedco Capital REIT, Smasco, Sadarat, and PCI were among the biggest losers, with market fluctuations ranging between 8.55% and 2.34%.
The economic importance of the event
The market capitalization exceeding 9 trillion riyals is a strong indicator of the resilience of the Saudi economy and the ability of its listed companies to grow despite global economic challenges. This rise reflects not only daily speculative activity but is based on solid economic fundamentals, supported by diversified income sources and the growth of non-oil sectors, which sends reassuring messages to local and international investors about the future of investment in the Kingdom.
