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Qatari Investors Group Q.P.S.C. ($QIGD)

Earnings Call Transcript · April 16, 2026

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Highlights from the call

In Q1 2026, Qatari Investors Group reported total revenue of QAR 116 million, a 15% decline year-over-year, primarily due to adverse market conditions. Net profit decreased by 4% to QAR 40 million, while EBITDA fell 11% to QAR 64 million. Management signaled optimism for a recovery in commercial and economic activities, but the significant revenue drop may raise concerns among investors.

Main topics

  • Revenue Decline: The group recorded total revenue of QAR 116 million, representing a 15% decrease compared to the same period last year. Management attributed this decline to 'the current conditions that have affected all sectors.'
  • Net Profit Performance: Net profit for Q1 2026 amounted to QAR 40 million, a decrease of 4% year-over-year. This slight decline indicates some resilience despite broader revenue challenges.
  • EBITDA Trends: EBITDA reached QAR 64 million, reflecting an 11% decrease compared to the same period last year. This decline suggests pressures on operational efficiency amidst declining revenues.
  • Investment Diversification Strategy: Management emphasized their focus on 'implementing our investment diversification strategy' to support future growth. This strategy aims to align with Qatar's economic vision and could provide a pathway for recovery.
  • Future Economic Outlook: Management expressed hope for improvement in commercial and economic activities in the near future, indicating a potential turnaround that could positively impact results going forward.

Key metrics mentioned

  • Total Revenue: QAR 116 million (vs QAR 136 million last year, -15% YoY)
  • Net Profit: QAR 40 million (vs QAR 41.67 million last year, -4% YoY)
  • EBITDA: QAR 64 million (vs QAR 72 million last year, -11% YoY)

The results for Q1 2026 reflect significant challenges for Qatari Investors Group, with declines in revenue, net profit, and EBITDA. While management's focus on diversification and optimism for economic recovery are positive signals, the current performance raises concerns about the sustainability of growth. Investors should monitor the execution of the diversification strategy and any signs of improvement in economic conditions.

Earnings Call Speaker Segments

Operator

Operator
#1

Hello, and welcome to Qatari Investors Group conference call. Please note that this call is being recorded. [Operator Instructions] Thank you. Now I would like to hand the call over to Shahan. You may begin.

Shahan Keushgerian

Analysts
#2

Thank you, and hello, everyone. I want to welcome you to QIG's First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call. So on this call, from management, we have Houssam El Kurdi, the company's Chief Executive Officer; and Fady El-Khoury, Chief Financial Officer. So as usual, we will conduct this call with, first, management reviewing the company's results, followed by a Q&A session. I will turn the call over now to Houssam. Please go ahead.

Houssam El Kurdi

Executives
#3

Thank you. Hello, ladies and gentlemen. I will go over a review in English, followed by the same review in Arabic, and then we will move on the questions and answers. Ladies and gentlemen, it's my pleasure to welcome you to the Qatari Investors Group IR call. I'm Houssam Kurdi, the Group CEO. And with me is Mr. Fady Khoury, the Group Chief Financial Officer. We are pleased to present to you the financial results of Qatari Investors Group for the first quarter 2026. We will highlight the group's financial performance and the progress achieved during this period. The group recorded total revenue of QAR 116 million during the period, representing 15% decrease compared to the last year's same period. This decline is primarily due to the current conditions that have affected all sectors, and we hope for improvement and to cross this situation in the coming period. On a positive note, we expect commercial and economic activities to resume in the near future. The group's net profit for the period ending March 31, 2026 amounted to QAR 40 million, a decrease of 4% compared to the same period last year. EBITDA, which means earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization, reached QAR 64 million for the period, reflecting an 11% decrease compared to the same period last year. Finally, we are focusing our efforts on implementing our investment diversification strategy to achieve further accomplishment that will benefit the group and enable us to play an active role in supporting Qatar's economic vision. Thank you. And now I will move to the Arabic text. [Foreign Language]

Shahan Keushgerian

Analysts
#4

We can go to Q&A now, please.

Operator

Operator
#5

[Operator Instructions] There are no questions. I will now turn the call back over to Shahan for any closing remarks.

Shahan Keushgerian

Analysts
#6

Okay. So if there are no more questions, we can wrap up this call. I would like to thank management for giving us an update on the financial results, and we will pick this up again in the coming quarter. Thank you.

Houssam El Kurdi

Executives
#7

Thank you. Thank you very much.

Unknown Executive

Executives
#8

Thank you.

Houssam El Kurdi

Executives
#9

Bye-bye.

Operator

Operator
#10

Ladies and gentlemen, that concludes today's call. Thank you all for joining. You may now disconnect.

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