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ALBA, the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has reported a profit of BD108.7 million ($289.2m) for Q4 2025, up by 193.4 per cent YoY versus a profit of BD37.1m ($98.6m) for the same period in 2024.
The company reported basic and diluted earnings per share of 76 fils for Q4 2025 versus basic and diluted earnings per share of 26 fils for the same period in 2024.
The total comprehensive income for Q4 2025 stood at BD107m versus a total comprehensive income for Q4 2024 at BD38.1m, up by 181pc YoY.
For the full-year of 2025, Alba has reported a profit of BD218.7m ($581.6m), up by 18.5pc YoY, versus a profit of BD184.5m ($490.8m) for 2024. Alba reported basic and diluted earnings per share of 154 fils versus basic and diluted earnings per share of 130 fils in 2024.
Alba’s total comprehensive income for 2025 was BD213.2m, up by 16.2pc YoY, compared to a total comprehensive income of BD183.4m in 2024.
Total equity as of December 31, 2025 stood at BD2,085.6m, up by 8.4pc YoY, versus BD1,923.9m as of December 31, 2024. Alba’s total assets as of December 31, 2025 were BD2,623.3m versus BD2,673.4m as of December 31, 2024, down by 1.9pc.
The board of directors of Alba resolved during the board meeting yesterday, to recommend the distribution of cash dividend to the shareholders whose names are registered on the company’s register on the record date.
The final cash dividend is 43.51pc of the share nominal value, equivalent to 43.51 fils per share corresponding to BD61,612,237.
Commenting on the company’s performance for the fourth quarter of 2025, Alba chairman Khalid Al Rumaihi said: “The highest quarterly profit in Alba’s history, achieved in Q4 2025, reflects our strong dedication to performance and value creation. With strong LME prices and disciplined operational delivery, we’ve set a new profitability record that speaks to our resilience and strategic clarity. This exceptional outcome has enabled us not only to accelerate the servicing of our outstanding loans but also to confidently recommend a higher final dividend tranche for our shareholders.”
Alba’s chief executive officer Ali Al Baqali added: “Our record fourth-quarter performance in 2025 is a reflection of the discipline, resilience, and operational strength that define Alba. Beyond the exceptional financial results, what makes this achievement meaningful is the way we delivered it – safely, responsibly, and with a steadfast commitment to continuous improvement. I also want to take this opportunity to thank all Alba employees and contractor personnel for achieving 44 million safe working hours without LTI. This milestone is a testament to your dedication and safety-first mindset.”
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