Riyadh - Mubasher: The Saudi Food and Beverages (F&B) sector is experiencing downward pressure during today's session on 9 July 2026.

The sector index is currently trading at 4,590.04 points, representing a decline of -0.83%. Market breadth remains weak across the 21 covered constituents, with only 6 stocks advancing while 15 stocks are currently posting losses.

Savola Group is the primary laggard in the sector so far, with its share price falling by 2.62% to SAR 26.74. Other notable decliners include Saudi Fisheries, which is down by 2.04% at SAR 72.00, and Al Jouf, which has retreated by 2.02% to trade at SAR 41.64. Arabian Mills and Tanmiah Food are also trending lower, recording decreases of 1.09% and 0.88%, respectively.

In contrast, Wafrah Company is the session's top performer, gaining by 2.27% to reach SAR 23.47. Minor gains are also observed in Sinad Holding, up by 0.35% at SAR 8.63, followed by Modern Mills and Nofoth, both of which are up by 0.28%. Fourth Milling is currently trading at SAR 4.09, an increase of 0.25%.

Liquidity is concentrated in Saudi Fisheries, which leads the sector in trade value with SAR 8.24 million. Almarai Company follows with SAR 3.87 million in turnover, while Ash Sharqiyah Development has seen SAR 1.80 million in activity. Savola Group and Wafrah have recorded trade values of SAR 1.43 million and SAR 1.33 million, respectively. The prevailing trend in the session reflects a cautious sentiment as the majority of the sector's heavyweights and mid-cap stocks trade in negative territory.