STC’s Money Moves
If you thought the STC Group was just playing in the telecom arena, think again! This year, *stc group announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025*, and they weren’t just “good” — they were historic. We’re talking **SAR 77.8 billion in revenues**, the highest in its history, showing a solid **2.5% boost** from last year. And here’s the kicker: **net profit jumped by 12.5%** when you strip out the non-recurring items. That’s proof of a rock-solid business model and a sustainable growth strategy that’s clearly paying off.
But wait, there’s more! **Gross profit soared to SAR 37.7 billion**, and **operating profit hit SAR 14.4 billion**. Their EBITDA? A hefty **SAR 24.5 billion**, marking a **6.1% uptick** thanks to sharper operational efficiency and smart cost management. Oh, and shareholders had reasons to smile too, with a **SAR .55 per share dividend** for the fourth quarter — nice little reward for staying loyal.
Beyond Numbers: STC’s People Power & Digital Dreams
What’s really cool is that STC didn’t just pocket those profits — they doubled down on people. Over the past year, they’ve been investing in employee skills through the **Partner Development Program**, **Job Attachment initiatives**, and the **stc Academy**. They even sponsored the **Human Capability Initiative Conference** and launched a public training platform to future-proof Saudi talent. Talk about making sure the next generation is ready for a digital-first world!
And it’s not all boardrooms and spreadsheets — STC is everywhere. From powering major events like Hajj and Umrah to delivering ultra-reliable infrastructure for national forums, they’re a digital lifeline for entire sectors. In fact, their network now boasts **over 10,800 5G sites** and **3.75 million fiber-to-home connections**, plus they’ve run the **first regional trial of the 7 GHz spectrum** to pave the way for 6G tech.
Banking, Branding & Breaking Boundaries
Not stopping there, STC Bank grew to serve over **8 million customers**, rolled out massive data centers with a capacity up to **1 gigawatt**, and inked multi-billion-riyal deals. They even issued **USD 2 billion in sukuk** that were oversubscribed four times — clearly, investor confidence is sky-high.
On the sustainability front, they snagged an **AA MSCI rating**, bagged a **five-star EFQM certification**, and held onto their crown as the *strongest brand in the Middle East* for six years straight. Globally? Third strongest telecom brand and ninth most valuable. Top ten in the world — now that’s elite league status!
Bottom Line
STC is not just breaking records — they’re building the future. From stellar finance to talent empowerment and digital leadership, they’re proving that growth and sustainability can absolutely go hand-in-hand. This is one brand that’s got its eyes on tomorrow and the fuel to get there.
