Dubai:Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has announced its consolidated financial results for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2026, revealing a net profit before tax of AED 586.4 million. This performance is attributed to increased trading activity, with investors engaging more frequently and at higher values.
According to Emirates News Agency, the average daily traded value rose 25% year-on-year to AED 883 million, and average daily trades increased by 26% to approximately 17,200. This resulted in a total traded value increase of 22%, reaching AED 162 billion. Market capitalization at the end of September 2026 was AED 993 billion, with the DFM General Index closing at 5,960.54 points, reflecting a 1.4% decrease since the beginning of the year.
DFM's total consolidated revenue for the first nine months of 2026 amounted to AED 753.2 million, compared to AED 1.1 billion in the same period of 2025, which had included a one-off income from the sale of an investment property. The revenue in 2026 comprised AED 511.2 million in operating income and AED 242 million in investment returns and other income. Net profit before tax was AED 586.4 million, down from AED 930.8 million in 2025. EBITDA reached AED 642 million, representing an 85.2% margin.
The number of trades increased by 24% to 3.16 million, with average daily trades rising to 17,200 from 13,600 in 2025. DFM's investor base grew with the addition of 55,460 new investors, 72% of whom were international. Institutional investors accounted for 73% of the total traded value, with foreign investors contributing 51% of trading activity. Foreign ownership was at 19% of market capitalization, while institutional ownership reached 86.5%.
DFM facilitated retail subscriptions to the UAE Ministry of Finance's inaugural Retail Sukuk, offering digital access through its platforms. The Sukuk, listed on Nasdaq Dubai on July 2, 2026, attracted over 18,000 investors. Additionally, DFM increased digital market access with integrations such as the baraka investment app and EFG Hermes ONE app, enhancing investor participation.
Looking ahead, DFM is focused on increasing liquidity, expanding market access, and reinforcing its infrastructure and product offerings to support the ongoing development of Dubai's capital markets.