The Saudi Exchange Top Gainers 2025 list highlights five companies that defied market pressures to deliver strong growth. While the Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) fell 11.1% in the first eight months of 2025 to close at 10,696.9 points, select stocks posted impressive gains, reflecting resilient strategies and investor confidence. Despite overall weakness, the Saudi market’s capitalization reached $2.36 trillion (SAR 8.9 trillion).
Here are the five stocks that led the Saudi Exchange from January through August 2025.
1. Cenomi Retail – 80.2% ↑
Share Price: $6.4 | Market Cap: $729 million
Cenomi Retail, founded in 1990 by the Alhokair brothers, was the standout performer. Its stock surged 80.2%, closing at $6.3 (SAR 23.8). In July, shareholders agreed to sell nearly 50% of the company to Al Futtaim Retail for $672.6 million. Despite reporting a Q2 2025 net loss of $22.7 million, Cenomi operates 808 stores across eight countries and remains a key retail player in Saudi Arabia.
2. Saudi Cable – 49.5% ↑
Share Price: $40.3 | Market Cap: $268.7 million
Saudi Cable ranked second with a 49.5% gain, trading at $40.3 (SAR 151) by August 31. The company applied for a major rights issue to raise $106.6 million in July. It reported H1 2025 profits of $17.3 million, up from $1.9 million in 2024, despite heavy accumulated losses and high liabilities.
3. Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication – 44% ↑
Share Price: $15 | Market Cap: $957.5 million
Al-Babtain’s stock jumped 44% to $15 (SAR 56.1), supported by $269.9 million in new contracts signed in February. Its H1 2025 net profit rose to $50.8 million from $37.6 million a year earlier. In August, the company declared $17.1 million in dividends, strengthening shareholder value.
4. Seera Group Holding – 26.7% ↑
Share Price: $7.6 | Market Cap: $2.3 billion
Seera’s shares climbed 26.7% to $7.6 (SAR 28.5). The group, formerly Al Tayyar Travel, announced a capital reduction plan and a share buyback program. H1 2025 revenues rose nearly 10% to $616.6 million, driven by growth across corporate travel, Hajj & Umrah services, and its car rental arm Lumi. The company continues to align with Saudi Vision 2030.
5. Abdullah Saad Abo Moati Company – 24.5% ↑
Share Price: $10.3 | Market Cap: $205.9 million
Abo Moati for Bookstores rounded out the list with a 24.5% gain. Q2 2025 revenues increased 17.7% to $15.6 million, boosted by wholesale sales and rental income. Founded in 1994, the company remains a leading retailer in stationery, school supplies, and educational products across Saudi Arabia.
Conclusion
The Saudi Exchange Top Gainers 2025 reveal how select companies leveraged strong operations and strategic deals to outperform despite broader index declines. Cenomi Retail, Saudi Cable, Al-Babtain, Seera, and Abo Moati all delivered double-digit gains, proving that even in volatile markets, focused execution and investor trust can drive standout performance.
