Riyadh, August 5, 2025 – Riyadh Cement Company, one of the leading cement manufacturers in the Kingdom, announced its preliminary financial and operational results for the first half of 2025, ending on June 30. The company recorded revenues of SAR 416.1 million, reflecting an 18% increase compared to the same period last year. Net profit remained stable at SAR 133.1 million, underscoring the resilience of its operations and the efficiency of its performance amid the ongoing challenges facing the cement sector.
Despite seasonal demand slowdowns during the Hajj and Umrah periods and the cyclical nature of the market, Riyadh Cement maintained strong profit margins. These results were driven by cost discipline, an optimized sales mix, and the successful execution of efficiency and innovation initiatives—confirming the company’s ability to sustain healthy profitability across various market cycles, even during seasonal slowdowns and price volatility.
The Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of SAR 1 per share for the first half of 2025.
|
Change (%) |
H1 2024 |
H1 2025 |
Financial Metric |
|
18% |
352.5 |
416.1 |
Revenue |
|
-1% |
156.1 |
154. 6 |
Gross Profit |
|
-2% |
143.6 |
141.2 |
Net Profit Before Zakat |
|
-1% |
134.5 |
133.1 |
Net Profit After Zakat |
|
-2% |
1.12 |
1.10 |
Earnings Per Share (SAR) |
|
-0.22% |
137.1 |
136.8 |
Operating Profit |
In his statement, Eng. Shoeil bin Jarallah Al-Ayed, Chief Executive Officer, commented:
“These results reflect the resilience of Riyadh Cement’s operations, its market leadership, and its commitment to sustainable growth. Despite market fluctuations, we maintained strong performance—backed by investments in energy efficiency, digital transformation, and environmental initiatives. These efforts support our long-term strategy to create value and benefit from our strategic location near major national projects.”
Key Operational and Strategic Highlights – H1 2025:
• Advanced the “Million Trees” program with over 75,000 trees planted to date, supporting environmental and social objectives.
• Launched digital platforms for procurement and customer service, enhancing operational agility and interactivity.
• Continued participation in the “Future Factories Program” to implement smart manufacturing technologies and boost productivity.
About Riyadh Cement:
Headquartered in Riyadh with production lines in Al-Muzahmiyah, Riyadh Cement is one of the Kingdom’s prominent suppliers of grey and white cement. The company has an annual grey clinker production capacity of 3.4 million tons, and a white clinker capacity of approximately 320,000 tons, with the flexibility to convert one grey clinker line to white clinker, raising potential white clinker capacity to 1 million tons per year. The company supports key infrastructure and mega projects aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
Investor Relations Contact:
www.riyadhcement.com.sa