03/02/2026
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM), operator of Dubai’s stock exchange, reported consolidated revenue of $327 million in 2025, driven by higher trading volumes and increased foreign investor participation, which helped double trading commission fees.🚀
Net profit attributable to shareholders surged 156% to $263 million, prompting the Board to recommend a dividend distribution of $141.6 million, equivalent to 6.5% of capital and 59% of distributable retained earnings, subject to shareholder approval.📊
Trading activity strengthened further, with average daily volumes up 31% to $188.4 million, while total trading value reached $47.38 billion, supported by growing institutional participation and cross-border flows.
Investor interest also accelerated, as the exchange attracted more than 97,000 new investors, 51% of whom were foreign, bringing the total investor base to 1.25 million. The DFM General Index climbed 17.2%, lifting total market capitalization to $270 billion by year-end.
Reflecting this momentum, DFM shares rose nearly 2% to close at AED 1.72 last Wednesday and are up 5% year-to-date.📈
Borse Dubai Limited owns 80.66% of DFM, with stakes held by Investment Corporation of Dubai (60%), Dubai Group (20%), and Dubai Financial Center Investments (20%).💰
