‎Who performed better in Q1 2026: SNB vs Al Rajhi Bank

‎Who performed better in Q1 2026: SNB vs Al Rajhi Bank ‎Who performed better in Q1 2026: SNB vs Al Rajhi Bank

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Logos ofSaudi National Bank (SNB) and Al Rajhi Bank

Saudi National Bank (SNB) and Al Rajhi Bank, the two largest lenders listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul), announced their annual financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with evident differences in their operational performance.

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Although both banks recorded an increase in profit during the three-month period, the quality and sources of income differed.

Al Rajhi Bank posted stronger growth, driven by financing activity and higher core operating income, while SNB partly benefited from non-operating factors related to provisions, which affected the quality of earnings during the period.

SNB vs Al Rajhi Bank after Q1 2026

Metric

Al Rajhi Bank

SNB

Closing Price (Apr 20, 2026) (SAR)

71.40*

41.70

Net profit (SAR bln)

6.75

6.42

YoY Profit Growth

14.3%

6.7%

Net Financing Income Growth

20.7%

8.2%

Net Investment Income Growth

2.6%

(45%)

Total Operating Income Growth

14.4%

0.40%

Provisions (Q1 2026) (SAR mln)

631

(578)

P/E Ratio (x) (Last 12 Months)

17.67

10.18

Return on Equity (ROE)

22.70%

13.93%

Assets (SAR bln)

1051.27

1228.50

Assets Growth

3%

4.9%

Loans Financing (SAR bln)

753.73

732.66

Financing Growth

4.3%

3.7%

Customer Deposits (SAR bln)

678.73

665.46

Deposits Growth

3.3%

6.2%

EPS (SAR)**

1.06

1.04

*Adjusted as per capital increase

**Includes sukuk costs and treasury shares

Al Rajhi Bank delivered stronger profit growth, driven by higher financing income, which reflects robust core activity. Meanwhile, SNB saw slower profit growth despite similar profitability as Al Rajhi Bank.

 

Logos ofSaudi National Bank (SNB) and Al Rajhi Bank

Saudi National Bank (SNB) and Al Rajhi Bank, the two largest lenders listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul), announced their annual financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with evident differences in their operational performance.

Although both banks recorded an increase in profit during the three-month period, the quality and sources of income differed.

Al Rajhi Bank posted stronger growth, driven by financing activity and higher core operating income, while SNB partly benefited from non-operating factors related to provisions, which affected the quality of earnings during the period.

SNB vs Al Rajhi Bank after Q1 2026

Metric

Al Rajhi Bank

SNB

Closing Price (Apr 20, 2026) (SAR)

71.40*

41.70

Net profit (SAR bln)

6.75

6.42

YoY Profit Growth

14.3%

6.7%

Net Financing Income Growth

20.7%

8.2%

Net Investment Income Growth

2.6%

(45%)

Total Operating Income Growth

14.4%

0.40%

Provisions (Q1 2026) (SAR mln)

631

(578)

P/E Ratio (x) (Last 12 Months)

17.67

10.18

Return on Equity (ROE)

22.70%

13.93%

Assets (SAR bln)

1051.27

1228.50

Assets Growth

3%

4.9%

Loans Financing (SAR bln)

753.73

732.66

Financing Growth

4.3%

3.7%

Customer Deposits (SAR bln)

678.73

665.46

Deposits Growth

3.3%

6.2%

EPS (SAR)**

1.06

1.04

*Adjusted as per capital increase

**Includes sukuk costs and treasury shares

Al Rajhi Bank delivered stronger profit growth, driven by higher financing income, which reflects robust core activity. Meanwhile, SNB saw slower profit growth despite similar profitability as Al Rajhi Bank.

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