FAB Securities affirmed its investment opinion on Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. For Distribution (ADX:ADNOCDIST), d/b/a Adnoc Distribution, after the fuel distributor and retailer's first-quarter earnings report.
"We maintain our BUY rating on ADNOCDIST with an unchanged target price of AED 4.70. ADNOC Distribution delivered a strong performance in 1Q26, continuing to execute its growth strategy despite the ongoing geopolitical situation in the region. The Company reported one of its strongest quarterly performances, achieving double-digit growth in both EBITDA and net profit, reflecting operational resilience and its ability to navigate evolving market conditions while continuing to create shareholder value," according to a first look note published Thursday.
For the March quarter, Adnoc Distribution logged a 20.7% year-over-year increase in net profit to 771 million Emirati dirhams, surpassing the research firm's 703 million-dirham estimate. Meanwhile, revenue climbed 4.3% to 8.83 billion dirhams, compared with FAB Securities' forecast of 8.70 billion dirhams.