stc posts record revenue
Riyadh | BETH – Feb 17, 2026
stc Group reported its consolidated financial results for 2025, posting record-high revenue of SAR 77.8 billion, up 2.5% year-on-year, while net profit rose 12.5% excluding non-recurring items.
Gross profit reached SAR 37.7 billion, with operating profit at SAR 14.4 billion, and EBITDA totaling SAR 24.5 billion, reflecting 6.1% growth on a comparable basis, supported by improved operating efficiency and disciplined cost management. The group announced a cash dividend of SAR 0.55 per share for Q4 2025.
stc expanded its 5G footprint to more than 10,800 sites and extended fiber coverage to 3.75 million homes, while conducting the region’s first trial of the 7 GHz spectrum in preparation for next-generation (6G) technologies.
In digital services, STC Bank surpassed 8 million customers, and the group signed partnerships to develop AI-dedicated data centers with up to 1 GW capacity. stc also issued $2 billion in sukuk, achieving more than four times oversubscription.
On sustainability and brand strength, stc’s MSCI rating was upgraded to AA, while Brand Finance 2026 ranked the group as the strongest telecom brand in the Middle East for the sixth consecutive year, the third strongest globally in telecom, and among the top ten most valuable telecom brands worldwide.