Riyadh – Mubasher: The board of Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) has authorized a base dividend of SAR 82.07 billion for the third quarter (Q3) of 2026.
The decision, reached on 2 November, aligns with the company’s stated policy of maintaining sustainable and progressive dividend distributions to its shareholders. The payout, equivalent to $21.89 billion, will be distributed across 241.87 billion eligible shares.
Shareholders will receive a dividend of SAR 0.33 per share. This distribution follows the company's established framework for returning capital to investors based on its quarterly performance.
The company specified that eligibility for the dividend is set for 16 November.
Shareholders registered with the Securities Depository Center Company (Edaa) at the end of the second trading day following the eligibility date will be entitled to the payment.
Saudi Aramco confirmed that the actual disbursement of funds to shareholders is scheduled to commence on 25 November.
No regulatory objections were noted regarding the board's decision.
In Q3-26, the group’s net profits jumped by 41.26% year-on-year (YoY) to SAR 137.39 billion from SAR 97.26 billion.
