Boursa Kuwait's nine-month profit falls 9.6% to KD 20.83 million

Boursa Kuwait Securities Company reported net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company of KD 20.833 million for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, down 9.63% from KD 23.053 million a year earlier. Earnings per share were 103.76 fils, compared with 114.82 fils. Operating revenue fell 3.12% to KD 35.902 million. Third-quarter profit was KD 7.096 million, down 10.65% from KD 7.941 million. The company said the drop came mainly from lower operating revenue, caused largely by reduced trading activity, and from higher operating expenses. The board approved the interim financial statements at its meeting on 29 October 2026. An analyst conference will be held by live webcast on Thursday, 5 November 2026.