DFM opens 2026 with higher profits; revenues hit AED 253m in Q1-26

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Dubai – Mubasher: Dubai Financial Market Company (DFM) delivered total consolidated revenues amounting to AED 253.12 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, representing an annual rise from AED 186.47 million.

Net profits after tax reached AED 177.67 million in Q1-26, compared to AED 127.05 million a year earlier, according to the unaudited financial results.

The basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) went up to AED 0.02 in the three months (3M) of 2026 from AED 0.01 during Q1-25.

The average daily trading value (ADTV) exceeded the AED 1 billion mark, reaching AED 1.03 billion in Q1-26, an annual leap of 56% from AED 663 million.

DFM attracted 20,702 new investors during the quarter compared to 19,366 investors for the same period last year, 79% of whom were from overseas.

Foreign investors contributed 54% of total trading value, while institutional investors accounted for 70%. Market capitalization hit AED 897 billion at the end of March 2026.

The CEO of DFM and Nasdaq Dubai, Hamed Ali, said: “Q1-26 demonstrated the resilience and depth of activity across DFM. Liquidity increased significantly YoY, with average daily trading value rising to AED 1.03 billion and total traded value reaching AED 61 billion.”

Ali highlighted: “This was supported by strong participation from institutional, retail, local and international investors. DFM continued to operate with stability and efficiency, supported by a diversified investor base and sustained international participation.”

The group delivered net profits after tax worth AED 969.12 million at the end of December 2025, up year-on-year (YoY) from AED 376.36 million.

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