Almarai Board Backs Five-year Dividend Policy

01:34 AM EDT, 10/06/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Almarai Co.'s (SASE:2280) board approved a dividend policy for 2026 to 2030, targeting a cash dividend payout of 40% to 60% of annual net profit. The Saudi Arabia-listed food and beverage company's policy will be executed in 2027 for cash dividends relating to the 12 months ending Dec. 31, 2026, according to a Tuesday release. The actual amount will be subject to Almarai's financial performance, cash-flow visibility, investment needs, board recommendation, general assembly approval, among other things.