Riyadh — Mubasher: The board members of Almarai Company approved a new dividend policy covering the years from 2026 to 2030, according to a bourse filing.
The policy, which was ratified on 5 October 2026, is part of the company’s strategic framework for the next five years and is designed to provide shareholders with increased visibility regarding capital allocation priorities and dividend distributions.
Under the newly approved policy, Almarai aims to distribute annual cash dividends ranging between 40% and 60% of its annual net profit. This range is intended to balance shareholder returns with Almarai’s financing requirements and disciplined leverage management.
The company stated that it targets gradual growth in cash distributions in line with the sustainability of earnings and cash flows.
The implementation of this policy will commence in 2027, applying to cash dividends related to the fiscal year ending 31 December 2026.
Actual annual distributions remain subject to financial performance, investment requirements, and operational conditions.
Meanwhile, all dividend payments are contingent upon board recommendations and subsequent approval by the General Assembly in accordance with relevant regulations.
The board of Almarai recently approved a corporate strategy for the period until 2031, which focuses on extracting value from existing investments through disciplined capital allocation and execution.
