Riyadh, Jan 25, 2026, 17:42 AST — The market has closed.
- Shares of Saudi Aramco ended Sunday roughly 0.3% higher, following the general uptick across the Saudi market.
- Traders highlighted earnings season positioning alongside the Feb. 1 launch of market access for all foreign investors.
- Oil’s recent bounce and ongoing Middle East tensions continue to drive market sentiment.
Saudi Aramco (Tadawul: 2222) closed Sunday at 25.32 riyals, gaining 0.08 riyal. During the session, shares fluctuated between 25.26 and 25.68 riyals, according to market data.
Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index ended 1.2% up, buoyed by optimism around upcoming fourth-quarter earnings and hopes that broader foreign investor access from Feb. 1 will boost liquidity.
“Saudi stocks pushed higher, riding strong fourth-quarter earnings forecasts and the buzz over February’s market opening to foreign investors,” said Daniel Takieddine, co-founder and CEO of Sky Links Capital Group. He noted, however, that how long the oil rally can last remains uncertain. Reuters
Oil played a role in the backdrop. Brent closed up on Friday following a spike in U.S.-Iran tensions, which eased some of the selling pressure from the day before.
Aramco’s story is well-worn: crude prices drive the narrative, with local supply shifts adding extra weight. Investors are watching closely to see how much risk banks and major index players can shoulder if oil prices slide once more.
Earnings chatter continues to steer individual stocks as the next session begins, but broader macro news carries more weight for energy shares. When crude prices rally, dividend narratives strengthen; a drop in oil prompts renewed doubts about cash returns and capital allocations.
Aramco’s financial calendar shows its next big date is March 10, when it will release full-year results for 2025.
However, the risk is clear. Should crude prices slip back from recent gains—or if regional tensions spike briefly then subside—the market could swing sharply, draining demand for the big names.
This week, traders will focus on the flow impact from the Feb. 1 market-opening change, oil’s upcoming moves, and early positioning ahead of Aramco’s March 10 earnings.
