Palms Sports PJSC — Cyborg Score 7/10

Strong
Sports Management, Training & Facilities; Security Services; Event Promotion

Strategic Profile

Palms operates through coaching and training, guarding and cleaning, educational services, and other segments. The company is a subsidiary of International Holding Company PJSC (IHC). Plans are underway to increase capital to AED 165B in the coming months, solidifying market presence in the UAE and the region.

Cyborg Score Rationale

Palms Sports demonstrates solid fundamentals with consistent revenue growth, strong dividend yield (4.16%), and diversified service offerings across sports, security, and facilities management. Recent contract wins including a major AED 403M security services extension and ADX financial reporting award recognition reflect operational excellence and market strength.

Top Insights

  • Workforce grew 14-fold from approximately 1,500 people at the beginning of 2023 to exceed 14,000 by year-end 2023
  • Securiguard Middle East renewed partnership securing AED 403M security services contract extension for four years
  • Recognized by Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) as the Best Listed Company in Submitting Financial Statements Report for 2024
  • Operating in over 350 locations across the UAE with facilities management services

Named Competitors

  • General Sports Training — Various independent Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts training centers
  • Security Services — Traditional security and facilities management companies
  • Sports Event Management — MMA and combat sports event operators

Recent Developments

  • (March 2025) Awarded ADX Best Financial Reporting Award 2024 for transparency and corporate governance
  • (2024) Pyxis Events acquisition to reinforce vertical expansion and enhance UAE Warriors MMA series
  • (2023) Net operating profit increased 17% to AED 45.6M with 23% revenue growth from client contracts reaching AED 165.2M

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