Dubai Financial Market (DFM), the operator of the emirate’s stock exchange, is considering a proposed dividend following sound outcomes in 2025 for the stock exchange.
DFM recorded a doubled revenue (2025) driven by a surge in trading volumes and rising foreign investor participation.
DFM 2025 Outcomes
Consolidated revenue climbed 102 % YoY to AED 1.2B ($327M), underpinned by a near-doubling of trading commission fees to AED 403M, the company said.
Net profit attributable to shareholders jumped 156% to AED 966M.
The board recommended a dividend of AED 52M, equivalent to 6.5% of capital and 59% of retained earnings available for distribution, subject to shareholder approval.
Pretax profit rose to AED 124M in the fourth quarter, from AED 111M a year earlier, supported by strong market momentum towards year-end.
Daily Trading
Average daily trading volume increased 31% in 2025, driven by higher institutional participation and growth in cross-border activity. Average daily traded value reached AED 692M, while total traded value stood at AED 174B. Institutional investors accounted for 71% of total trading.
Investment Profile
DFM attracted 97,394 new investors during the year, with foreign investors making up 51 per cent, lifting the total investor base to 1.25M.
The DFM General Index gained 17.2% by the end of 2025, pushing market capitalisation to AED 992B.
Equity Growth
DFM shares rose nearly 2% to AED1.72 on Wednesday and are up 5% year to date.
Borse Dubai Limited owns 80.66% of DFM.Â
Borse Dubai is jointly owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai (60%), Dubai Group (20%) and DIFC Investments (20%).
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