SADAFCO cash dividend of SAR 8 per share has been approved by the company’s Board of Directors, covering the second half of the fiscal year ending 31 December 2025. The total payout amounts to SAR 255,677,016, distributed across 31,959,627 eligible shares. Distribution is scheduled for 10 March 2026.
Full-Year Financial Results
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO), listed on Tadawul under ticker 2270, reported full-year revenue of SAR 2.99 billion for the year ended 31 December 2025. This represents a 4.96% increase year-on-year, driven by strong consumer demand and progress in strategic growth channels. First-half revenue reached SAR 1.56 billion, an 8.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Operating profit increased to SAR 483.6 million, up 1.21% year-on-year. Total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders rose 1.73% to SAR 489.5 million. First-half net profit reached SAR 243.8 million, while net profit for the first nine months stood at SAR 428.31 million.
Volume Growth and SADAFCO Cash Dividend Context
The company achieved high single-digit volume growth across its product portfolio in 2025. Its 1-litre UHT milk product recorded 14% volume growth for the full year. Meanwhile, the Saudia Sandwich ice cream product delivered close to 20% volume growth in the second half of 2025 in Saudi Arabia.
Market share gains were recorded across key categories when comparing year-end 2024 with year-end 2025. SADAFCO gained +550 basis points in 1-litre milk, +540 basis points in flavoured milk, and +150 basis points in ice cream, according to AC Nielsen data from November 2024 versus November 2025.
High-Growth Channel Performance
E-commerce sales rose by 54.9% during the year, while the out-of-home channel grew by 38.4%. Export sales increased by 26.0%, as the company continued to enter new export markets. Mlekoma operations delivered a 29.8% year-on-year increase in sales, supporting the company’s international expansion strategy.
The company maintained market share positions of 58.4% in UHT milk, 51.3% in tomato paste, and 30.5% in ice cream. A gross margin of 31.1% supported an overall profitability level of 15.9%.
CEO Statement
“Our 2025 performance reflects the strength of our strategy and the disciplined execution of our teams across the business. By accelerating growth in high-potential channels, expanding our international footprint, and reinforcing our leadership across core categories, we continue to build a more resilient and future-ready company. We remain focused on delivering sustainable growth and long-term value for our shareholders.”
Patrick Stillhart, Chief Executive Officer, SADAFCO
Company Background
SADAFCO is a publicly listed company headquartered in Jeddah. The company has produced dairy and food products under the Saudia brand since 1976. It manages sales and distribution operations across 24 locations within Saudi Arabia and exports to selected markets in the Middle East and North Africa.