Saudi Telecom Co.: EPS SAR 0.706 vs SAR 0.693 expected; revenue SAR 19.9B vs SAR 20.1B
Key Facts
Q3 FY2026 results
| Metric | Actual | Estimate | Surprise | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS (SAR) | 0.706 | 0.693 | +1.9% | 0.819 |
| Revenue (SAR bn) | 19.850 | 20.100 | −1.2% | 19.260 |
Recent reports: actual vs estimate
| Reported | Period | EPS (SAR) | Estimate | Surprise | Revenue (SAR bn) | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | Q3 FY2026 | 0.706 | 0.693 | +1.9% | 19.85 | 20.10 | −1.2% |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Q2 FY2026 | 0.721 | 0.688 | +4.8% | 20.13 | 19.94 | +0.9% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Q1 FY2026 | 0.709 | 0.658 | +7.8% | 19.89 | 19.71 | +0.9% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Q4 FY2025 | 0.671 | 0.678 | −1.0% | 19.86 | 20.19 | −1.6% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Q3 FY2025 | 0.819 | 0.659 | +24.3% | 19.26 | 19.48 | −1.1% |
| Jul 27, 2025 | Q2 FY2025 | 0.761 | 0.668 | +13.9% | 19.45 | 19.70 | −1.2% |
| Apr 27, 2025 | Q1 FY2025 | 0.728 | 0.688 | +5.8% | 19.21 | 19.73 | −2.6% |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Q4 FY2024 | 2.690 | 0.620 | — | 19.27 | 18.90 | +1.9% |
Source: Figures from the EL7 database. Estimates are the analyst consensus carried by our data vendor (FMP), not official figures.
Saudi Telecom Co. results: EPS SAR 0.706 vs SAR 0.693 expected; revenue SAR 19.9B vs SAR 20.1B. The results cover the company's Q3 FY2026. EPS came in above analysts' estimate by 1.9%; revenue below the estimate by 1.2%.
Revenue was up 3.1% from SAR 19.3 billion a year earlier (Q3 FY2025). EPS was down 13.8% from SAR 0.819 a year earlier. On its record, EPS topped analysts' estimates in 5 of 6 earlier comparable reports.
What the results mean
Revenue growth points to an expansion in Saudi Telecom Co.'s business, but the absence of segment detail prevents identifying its source. Its operations combine connectivity, infrastructure and digital services, making the activity mix and each business's contribution to profitability central to interpreting the results.
Fixed and mobile networks form the operating base, while technology solutions, managed services, cloud services and cybersecurity provide varied ways to serve customers. Expansion across these activities warrants examination alongside operating costs and infrastructure development to understand how business growth supports profitability.
What to watch on the earnings call: The earnings call merits attention to management's explanation of revenue growth drivers, the demand mix across connectivity and digital solutions, and how these activities contribute to margins. Network operating costs, spending on network development and their implications for cash generation also warrant attention.
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