Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Saudi stock market closed the week of June 12, 2025, with a notable pullback. The TASI weekly performance June 12 recorded a 1.49% decline, ending at 10,840.94. While the index experienced a setback, trading volume remained robust, suggesting investor caution rather than capitulation.

TASI PERFORMANCE JUNE 12: MARKET ACTIVITY SNAPSHOT

TASI opened at 11,090.38, reached a high of 11,165.09, and slid to a low of 10,810.04 before closing lower. Traders exchanged 501.7 million shares across 1.15 million transactions, with a total value of SAR 10.98 billion. Activity involved 254 listed companies.

WEEK‑OVER‑WEEK TASI COMPARISON: PULLBACK AMID GEOPOLITICAL UNCERTAINTY

Compared to the prior week’s close of 11,004.53, TASI fell by 163.59 points. Trading volume declined by 26%, and turnover dropped by 33%, from SAR 16.5 billion to SAR 11.0 billion. This combination of lower price and muted activity indicates a shift toward defensive positioning among investors.

SECTOR HIGHLIGHTS IN THE SAUDI MARKET JUNE 12

Top Gainers:

  • CENOMI Retail: +10.71%
  • Nahdi Medical: +5.84%
  • Al Majed Oud: +3.46%
  • SNB: +2.34%
  • SAIB: +1.66%

Top Losers:

  • Al Omran: –9.62%
  • APC: –8.64%
  • Elm: –8.33%
  • UCIC: –8.19%
  • Ayyan: –7.89%

TADAWUL INDEX JUNE 12: MOST ACTIVE STOCKS BY VOLUME AND VALUE

By Volume:

  • Americana: 75.3M shares
  • Saudi Aramco: 29.0M
  • TECO: 28.0M
  • Batic: 16.2M
  • SNB: 15.9M

By Value:

  • Al Rajhi Bank: SAR 782.7M
  • Saudi Aramco: SAR 724.1M
  • SNB: SAR 554.1M

 

THE SAUDI STANDARD’S VIEW: MARKET PAUSES, NOT RETREATS

This week’s TASI weekly performance June 12 signals a market in defensive mode, as investors navigate a complex mix of domestic fundamentals and external headwinds. The 1.49% index pullback, coupled with a marked decline in both volume and turnover, reflects a tactical retreat to the sidelines rather than a structural shift in sentiment.

Despite the downturn, pockets of strength remain. Notable gains in CENOMI Retail and Nahdi Medical point to continued interest in sectors tied to consumer essentials and defensive growth. These moves suggest investors are reallocating capital toward names with predictable earnings and strong demand fundamentals—characteristics that tend to outperform during macro uncertainty.

The broader picture is one of consolidation. As global markets digest monetary policy cues and regional geopolitical developments, Saudi investors appear to be recalibrating expectations. The declining market cap and reduced participation levels further underline a cautious stance, particularly among institutional players awaiting clarity.

Looking forward, resilience in key non-cyclical sectors and sustained foreign investor interest in benchmark names like Saudi Aramco and Al Rajhi Bank may serve as stabilizing anchors. If macro risks moderate and corporate earnings deliver as expected, the market has the foundation to regain upward momentum. For now, TASI’s trajectory reflects prudence over panic—a tactical pause, not a strategic withdrawal.