Strong demand in the UAE, KSA and Bangladesh supported resilient results
RAK Ceramics delivered a resilient Q2 2026 performance despite ongoing regional disruptions, supply chain challenges, and elevated logistics costs.
Strong demand across the UAE, KSA, and Bangladesh, combined with proactive management actions, ensured uninterrupted customer supply and operational continuity.
The Group remained focused on strengthening its market share across the region while making every effort to support customers in other markets. As a regional manufacturer with strong production and distribution capabilities, RAK Ceramics maintained consistent product availability and reliable service delivery across its network, supporting customers, partners, and the wider ecosystem throughout the period.
Metrics
In Q2-2026, total revenue was AED 822.8mn, a marginal decline of 0.5% YoY from AED 826.8mn in Q2 2025. For H1-2026, total revenue stood at AED 1,583.5mn, down 1.2% compared to AED 1,603.3mn in H1-2025.
In Q2-2026, gross profit margin increased to 41.0%, compared to 40.6% in Q2-2025. For H1-2026, Gross profit margin remained stable at 40.2%, in line with H1-2025.
In Q2-2026, profit before tax declined marginally by 1.1% YoY to AED 85.7mn, compared to AED 86.7mn in Q2-2025. For H1-2026, Profit before tax declined by 8.3% YoY to AED 138.7mn, compared to AED 151.2mn in H1-2025
In Q2-2026, net profit after tax increased by 2.9% YoY to AED 68.3mn, from AED 66.4mn in Q2-025. For H1-2026, Net profit after tax declined by 7.6% YoY to AED 106.5mn, compared to AED 115.2mn in H1-2025
Financial highlights
Segment performance highlights:
Tiles segment: Revenue in the Tiles segment increased by 1.7% to AED 482.mn in Q2-2026, on account higher sales in UAE, KSA and Bangladesh.
Sanitaryware: Revenue decreased by 6.9% YoY to AED 113.1mn in Q2-2026, on account of lower sales in the India, Europe and other export markets.
Faucets (KLUDI): Delivered revenue growth of 2.5% YoY to AED 125.4mn in Q2-2026, primarily driven by higher sales in all the markets except Asia and Africa due to the impact of ongoing regional conflicts.
Tableware: Revenue declined 13.3% YoY to AED 73.6mn in Q2-2026, driven by ongoing regional conflicts that weakened hospitality demand and tourism across the UAE and GCC markets.
“RAK Ceramics delivered a stable Q2-2026 performance despite a challenging quarter marked by regional geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and elevated logistics costs. Strong demand across the UAE, KSA, and Bangladesh, together with proactive management actions and disciplined execution, helped maintain business continuity and profitability,” asserted Abdallah Massaad, Group Chief Executive Officer, RAK Ceramics.
