306 million KD in cash dividends distributed to 9 companies in the first half

Kuwait-listed companies approved cash dividends for their shareholders during the first half of 2026, despite the period witnessing regional tensions and military conflict whose repercussions reached many countries and negatively impacted market performance. The results and dividend distributions of these companies were positive, contrary to expectations despite the war.

Nine companies announced cash dividends for their shareholders, while one company, Al-Mazaya Holding, announced a bonus share distribution of 2 percent from treasury shares, valued at 743,900 dinars.

The total value of cash distributions by the nine companies for the period ending June 30, 2026, amounted to 306 million dinars. Kuwait Finance House topped the list in terms of cash distribution value, with a total of 184.09 million dinars, following the approval of a cash dividend of 10 fils per share.

Zain ranked second with distributions totaling approximately 73.5 million dinars, based on a cash dividend of 17 fils per share. Kuwait Commercial Bank came in third, with total distributions of approximately 23.6 million dinars. Al-Ghanim ranked fourth with distributions valued at 9.6 million dinars.

North Al-Zour First for Energy and Water ranked fifth, with total distributions of 5.5 million dinars. Trolley ranked sixth with cash distributions of approximately 4.67 million dinars. Alf Energy recorded distributions valued at 1.7 million dinars. Al-I’ada ranked eighth with distributions of approximately 1.69 million dinars, while Rasias ranked ninth with distributions valued at 1.5 million dinars.

The semi-annual distributions provide shareholders with an opportunity to receive cash returns during the year rather than waiting until the end of the fiscal year, making them a factor of interest to investors when monitoring the results of listed companies.

Prior to the announcement of the distributions, expectations suggested that several listed companies might adopt a conservative approach to cash dividend policies amid the exceptional circumstances witnessed in the region during the period, including the war and military tensions that affected financial markets and economies. However, the companies’ announcement of cash distributions despite these conditions contradicted these expectations, reflecting their ability to continue supporting shareholders and providing them with cash returns. This is likely to bolster investor confidence in the market and enhance the attractiveness of listed shares.

Furthermore, the results of listed companies during the first half of the year were largely positive, also contrary to expectations that earnings might be affected by regional tensions and unstable operating conditions. Most companies that announced their results managed to achieve profits and maintain good performance levels, which constituted a positive factor for the market.