Riyad Bank announced earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported total revenue for special commissions/investments of SAR 2,161 million against SAR 1,913 million a year ago. Net income for special commission/investment was SAR 1,702 million against SAR 1,539 million a year ago. Total operation profit was SAR 2,281 million against SAR 2,076 million a year ago. Net profit was SAR 1,165 million against SAR 1,077 million a year ago. Net profit were higher because of increase in total operating income by 9.9%, mainly driven by higher net special commission income and fee and commission income, net. For the nine months, the company reported total revenue for special commissions/investments of SAR 6,052 million against SAR 5,572 million a year ago. Net income for special commission/investment was SAR 4,853 million against SAR 4,437 million a year ago. Total operation profit was SAR 6,584 million against SAR 6,067 million a year ago. Net profit was SAR 3,364 million against SAR 2,972 million a year ago. Profit per share was SAR 1.12 against SAR 0.99 a year ago.