Doha: Industries Qatar (QPSC) has reported a 7.84% decline in net profit for 2025, as earnings fell to QR 4.3 billion ($1.18 billion) from QR 4.66 billion a year earlier. In a statement on the Qatar Stock Exchange, the company said earnings per share dropped to QR 0.71 for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, compared with QR 0.77 in 2024. According to Qatar News Agency, the board has recommended a final dividend of QR 0.45 per share for the second half of the year. Combined with an interim dividend of QR 0.26 paid for the first half of 2025, total distributions for the year would amount to 0.71 riyals per share. HE Saad Sherida Al Kaabi, chairman and managing director of Industries Qatar, stated that the global economic backdrop remained complex, citing slow growth in advanced economies and moderate inflation, alongside signs of a gradual shift towards monetary easing. Despite these challenges and global economic volatility, the group delivered strong operational and financial results. His Excellency attributed t his performance to operational efficiency, extensive logistics networks, and a solid financial position.