BinDawood Holding grew revenue 10.5% to SAR 5.17 billion in the first nine months of 2026, and operating profit rose 21.3% to SAR 301.8 million, lifting the operating margin to 5.84% from 5.32%. Net profit attributable to shareholders slipped 3.4% to SAR 155.5 million, as a larger share of profit went to minority shareholders. Third-quarter net profit fell 15% to SAR 35.8 million.

Sales growth came from new stores, a full year of trading from the stores opened in 2025, higher footfall, and better store layouts and stock availability. The distribution business grew with new brands and investment in logistics and delivery, and the group's new food-manufacturing arm started contributing revenue.

BinDawood consolidated four months of Vaza Foods, two months of Wonder Bakery and one month of a dairy plant bought from JUUST & JUBN OÜ, which also brought one-off acquisition costs. Operating expenses rose 8.9% to SAR 1.46 billion, with the full-period inclusion of its pharmacy business and toy retailer Toy Triangle, the 2025 store openings, a central distribution warehouse and a new micro-fulfilment facility in Makkah. Finance costs climbed SAR 19.5 million from new lease liabilities and a further SAR 4.8 million from acquisition financing.

Pharmacy was the weak spot. Revenue at its Zahrat Al Rawdah chain fell year on year, which the company put down to changes in product mix and adjustments to the Wasfaty programme. BinDawood said healthcare remains part of its long-term strategy.

The board also approved a cash dividend of SAR 0.04 per share for the first half of 2026, about SAR 45.6 million in total, to be paid on 17 December.

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