Biggest Gains Do Not Always Come with The Best Dividends

A stock can deliver a big price gain without paying a big dividend. Sometimes, it pays no dividend at all.

As of 23 September 2026, Qatar General Insurance (QGRI) recorded a 76.7% one year share price gain,

the largest among the five stocks shown. Its dividend yield, however, stood at 2.2%.

Dlala Brokerage (DBIS) and Lesha Bank (QFBQ) both gained 51.1% over the year, but their dividend

profiles were different. Dlala showed no dividend, while Lesha Bank had a 2.1% yield.

Meanwhile, Qatari Investors (QIGD) and Alkhaleej Takaful (AKHI) recorded smaller, though still

substantial, price gains of 30.9% and 25.8% respectively. Both offered a 5.0% dividend yield.

For investors in Qatar, the distinction matters. Share price appreciation and dividend income are two

different components of investment returns. A stock can perform strongly on price without offering

much income, while another can combine price gains with a higher dividend yield.

Dividend yield also reflects the dividend relative to the share price, not a guaranteed future payment.

The takeaway? Looking at price performance alone tells only part of the story. Understanding both price

changes and dividends gives investors a fuller picture of what a stock has delivered.

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