Performance of Banking Stocks Listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange During May 2026
First Bank monitored the performance of banking stocks listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange during trading in May 2026. The data showed mixed performance among banking stocks, with a relative outperformance of gainers compared to decliners. At the overall level, shares of 5 banks increased, while 4 banks recorded declines during the month, reflecting a continued state of balance within the banking sector despite differences in performance momentum among banks. In terms of stock rankings, Doha Bank topped the list of gainers with a growth rate of 4.65%, closing at QAR 2.025 by the end of the month. It was followed by Dukhan Bank, which rose by 2.91% to close at QAR 3.86, then Lesha Bank in third place with a 2.16% increase, closing at QAR 22.7 at the end of trading. In fourth place came QNB, recording a 2.02% increase to close at QAR 17.7, followed by Qatar International Islamic Bank in fifth place with a slight rise of 0.09%, closing at QAR 11.32 by month-end. On the downside, Commercial Bank ranked sixth with a decline of 1.05%, closing at QAR 4.26, followed by Al Rayan Bank, which fell by 1.615% to close at QAR 3.411. Additionally, Qatar Islamic Bank recorded a decline of 1.617%, closing at QAR 2.13, while Al Ahli Bank came last, posting a decrease of 3.04% to close at QAR 2.618 at the end of the month.
