Aljazira Capital issues Q1 2019 earnings forecast for Saudi firms, banks

08/04/2019 Argaam Special

 

Aljazira Capital has published its Q1 2019 estimates for several Saudi companies and banks under its coverage.

 

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation’s (SABIC) net profit for Q1 is expected to stand at SAR 4.25 billion, down 21 percent year-on-year (YoY).

 

Blue chip Al Rajhi Bank’s earnings are expected to rise 19 percent YoY to SAR 2.84 billion.

 

Saudi Telecom Co. (STC) is projected to report a net profit of SAR 2.66 billion in Q1, a 3 percent YoY rise.

 

None of the healthcare firms under coverage is expected to post a profit increase for the quarter.

 

Below is a list of Aljazira Capital’s estimates, as compiled by Argaam.

 

Aljazira Capital’s Q1 Net Profit Forecasts (SAR mln)

Company

Q1 2019E

Variation

Banks

Al Rajhi

2,838.3

+19%

Alinma

642.0

+10%

Albilad

318.5

+24%

Telecom

STC

2,661.1

+3%

Mobily

(133.6)

--

Zain

154.0

--

Basic Materials

SABIC

4,350.4

(21%)

Tasnee

242.0

(33%)

Yansab

530.8

(16%)

SAFCO

341.2

+44%

SIPCHEM

113.1

(25%)

Kayan

138.3

(70%)

Petrochem

223.5

(33%)

Ma’aden

348.0

(45%)

Yamama Cement

14.8

(38%)

Saudi Cement

147.7

+4%

Southern Cement

56.8

(44%)

Qassim Cement

47.4

(17%)

Arabian Cement

9.2

--

Yanbu Cement

46.3

+15%

City Cement

31.7

+27%

Eastern Cement

34.4

+107%

Healthcare

Al Hammadi

21.2

(31%)

Mouwasat

105.7

(0.3%)

Care

8.7

(66%)

Dallah

39.4

(32%)

Saudi German

30.2

(65%)

Other

Jarir

225.4

+3%

Al Tayyar

90.6

+6%

Budget Saudi

46.9

+18%

Catering

109.6

(9%)

Al Othaim

72.5

+8%

Bahri

130.3

+6%

Alhokair*

35.5

--

SACO

18.4

+26%

*Financial results of Q4 ending March 2019

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