Saudi Telecom Co.: EPS SAR 0.729 vs SAR 0.693 expected; revenue SAR 20.2B vs SAR 20.1B
Key Facts
Q3 FY2026 results
| Metric | Actual | Estimate | Surprise | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS (SAR) | 0.729 | 0.693 | +5.2% | 0.819 |
| Revenue (SAR bn) | 20.150 | 20.100 | +0.3% | 19.260 |
Recent reports: actual vs estimate
| Reported | Period | EPS (SAR) | Estimate | Surprise | Revenue (SAR bn) | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | Q3 FY2026 | 0.729 | 0.693 | +5.2% | 20.15 | 20.10 | +0.3% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Q3 FY2026 | 0.706 | 0.690 | +2.3% | 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% |
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 0.729 vs SAR 0.693 expected; revenue SAR 20.2B vs SAR 20.1B. The results cover the company's Q3 FY2026. EPS came in above analysts' estimate by 5.2%; revenue above the estimate by 0.3%.
Revenue was up 4.6% from SAR 19.3 billion a year earlier (Q3 FY2025). EPS was down 11.0% from SAR 0.819 a year earlier. On its record, EPS topped analysts' estimates in 6 of 7 earlier comparable reports.
What the results mean
Revenue growth indicates expanding activity at Saudi Telecom Co., but the absence of details on business contributions prevents attributing that growth to a particular segment. The company combines connectivity, technology services and digital financial services, making the revenue mix important to understanding what growth means for profitability.
Fixed and mobile networks form the foundation of the business, while integrated solutions, managed services, cloud computing and cybersecurity broaden its customer offering. The profitability of these activities depends on the costs of operating, maintaining and developing networks, as well as the mix of services customers use.
What to watch on the earnings call: The earnings call merits attention for management's explanation of revenue growth drivers and the contributions from connectivity, technology solutions and digital financial services. Further detail on how service mix and operating costs affect margins, and how spending is allocated across network maintenance, development and digital service expansion, would help clarify the results.
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