TKC Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS Common Stock

NYSE · Telecommunication
$5.98
Price · Jun 26, 2026
52W Range
$5–$7
34% of range
Analyst Rating
BUY
14 analysts
Price Target
$8
+33% upside
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TKC Stock Snapshot Price, market cap, P/E, EPS, ROE, debt/equity, 52-week range

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Dividends Yield, payout ratio, dividend history, 5Y CAGR

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Ex-dateAmount
June 23, 2025$0.1150
Dec. 6, 2024$0.4260
Dec. 20, 2023$0.0950
July 26, 2022$0.0830
Oct. 29, 2021$0.1100
July 30, 2021$0.1130
April 30, 2021$0.1210
Nov. 30, 2020$0.1180
Oct. 31, 2019$0.2020
Dec. 17, 2018$0.1360
Sept. 17, 2018$0.1570
June 18, 2018$0.1890
Dec. 15, 2017$0.2960
Sept. 15, 2017$0.3210
June 15, 2017$0.3210
April 1, 2015$1.7170
May 14, 2010$0.6580
May 14, 2009$0.7930
May 19, 2008$0.5730
April 11, 2007$0.4540

TKC Analyst Consensus Bullish and bearish analyst opinions, 12-month price target, upside

BUY 14 analysts
  • Strong Buy 3 21.4%
  • Buy 10 71.4%
  • Hold 1 7.1%
  • Sell 0 0.0%
  • Strong Sell 0 0.0%

12-Month Price Target

2 analysts · 2026-06-22
Median target $7.95 +33.1%
Mean target $7.95 +33.1%

Earnings History EPS actual vs estimate, surprise %, beat rate, next earnings date

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June 30, 2024 $2.71 — —
March 31, 2024 $3.22 — —
Sept. 30, 2023 $6.56 — —

TKC AI Analyst Panel — Bullish and Bearish Views 2026Q2 debate: Claude, Grok, Gemini, ChatGPT on the stock's prospects

Round 1 — Opening Takes

Grok NEUTRAL 0.75
↑ Bullish

I see Turkcell as a rare emerging market telecom bargain with accelerating profitability that could drive re-rating higher into 2026Q2. The P/E TTM has climbed to just 10.0x alongside surging earnings, meaning the stock trades at a steep discount to its growing profits. Net margin TTM hit 7.27% and keeps rising, signaling Turkcell is finally converting top-line scale into real bottom-line power after years of pressure. EPS TTM exploded to 11.42, my read is this reflects sustainable demand in Turkey's mobile data boom.

↓ Bearish

Turkcell remains vulnerable to Turkey's macroeconomic volatility, where currency swings and inflation could quickly unwind recent gains and pressure the balance sheet. The stock has dropped 9% in the past two weeks to $5.82, breaking support and hinting at fading investor confidence amid broader EM risks. P/B annual at 0.79 is sliding lower, which tells me the market doubts the book value holds up under stress. ROE TTM of 10.68% looks modest and leverage-dependent, not a durable edge.

Claude NEUTRAL 0.62
↑ Bullish

Turkcell is trading at a structural discount to intrinsic value — a 10x P/E on a telecom with 7.3% net margins and positive earnings momentum. The stock is priced below book value at 0.79x P/B, which is rare for a profitable operator with a 1.7x current ratio and manageable 0.61x debt-to-equity. If Turkey's currency stabilizes and the company sustains its margin expansion — gross margin up to 28% from prior lows — this is a cash-generative dividend play trading like a distressed asset.

↓ Bearish

Turkcell is cheap for a reason: Turkey's macro backdrop is fragile, and telecom margins are structurally compressed by competition and regulatory pressure. The ROE of 10.7% is mediocre for a capital-intensive business, and the stock has drifted from $6.50 to $5.82 in seven weeks — a 10.4% decline that suggests institutional confidence is waning. Without visibility to revenue growth or a catalyst to re-rate the multiple, this is a value trap masquerading as a bargain.

Gemini NEUTRAL 0.65
↑ Bullish

Turkcell is effectively trading at a significant discount to its underlying value, offering a rare entry point for value-oriented investors. The company trades at a price-to-book ratio of 0.79. This indicates that the market is currently valuing the firm for less than the liquidation value of its assets, suggesting a massive margin of safety. Furthermore, the company maintains a robust current ratio of 1.70. This confirms that Turkcell has nearly double the liquid assets needed to cover its short-term obligations, providing a strong buffer against any sudden volatility in the Turkish market.

↓ Bearish

My primary concern is that the stock’s recent price appreciation has outpaced its fundamental earnings growth, making it look increasingly expensive. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio has climbed to 10.04. This means investors are now paying ten dollars for every dollar of profit, which is a notable premium compared to its historical valuation levels. Additionally, the net profit margin sits at just 7.27%. This thin margin leaves the company with very little room for error if inflationary pressures or currency fluctuations impact their operational costs in the coming quarters.

Chatgpt NEUTRAL 0.52
↑ Bullish

I think the strongest bullish case is that Turkcell trades cheaply while delivering steady earnings power and a solid balance sheet. P/E TTM: 10.04. That means the market is paying a modest multiple for current earnings, leaving room for upside if growth persists. ROE TTM: 10.68%. That shows the company is converting equity into profits at a solid rate, supporting durable returns. Gross margin TTM: 28.15%. That indicates pricing power and cost discipline that can help sustain profits in a competitive telecom environment.

↓ Bearish

I think the strongest bearish case is that the stock looks cheap but earnings quality may be uncertain amid macro risk, currency volatility, and rising leverage. P/B annual: 0.7871. That low multiple can reflect concerns about growth potential or asset impairment. Net profit margin TTM: 7.27%. That level implies earnings are modest, leaving little cushion if demand weakens or costs rise. Debt_equity_quarterly: 0.6118. That level shows the balance sheet is leveraged, which could amplify earnings swings in Turkey's volatile macro backdrop.

Round 2 — Responses & Rebuttals

Grok

Gemini, your bear case that recent price appreciation has outpaced earnings growth misses the real story — earnings have exploded while the stock sits flat. EPS TTM rocketed to 11.42 from 1.92 in Q4 2025, turning a modest P/E of 8.2 into today's still-low 10x multiple. That divergence screams undervaluation for a telecom scaling profits amid Turkey's data demand, not overpricing.

Claude

I need to push back on Grok's read of that EPS number. Grok, you said EPS TTM exploded to 11.42, but look at the prior quarter — it was 1.92. That's not an explosion, that's a data restatement or accounting adjustment we're not seeing the footnote for. The net margin did climb from 5.95% to 7.27%, which is real margin expansion and worth noting. But if earnings per share jumped sixfold quarter-over-quarter with margins up only 130 basis points, something structural changed in the share count or capital structure — not underlying business momentum. That's a red flag, not a buy signal.

Gemini

Grok, I disagree with your buy rating because you are overlooking the structural fragility in Turkcell’s recent earnings surge. You cited an EPS of 11.42 as evidence of a mobile data boom, but that number is heavily inflated by non-operational currency adjustments rather than pure subscriber growth. When you look at a net margin of 7.27%, it tells me that the company is struggling to retain actual profit after accounting for the hyperinflationary environment in Turkey. Betting on a re-rating here ignores the reality that these earnings are far more volatile than they appear.

Chatgpt

Claude, your point about Turkcell trading at a discount to intrinsic value is compelling, but the macro backdrop and rising leverage still temper the appeal. P/B annual: 0.7871. That low multiple means the market is pricing the stock as worth less than its assets, so any upside will require durable earnings growth and currency stability rather than a mere cheap valuation.

Round 3 — Final Rebuttals

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Grok

Claude, I push back hard on calling the EPS jump a data restatement — the numbers show real margin expansion driving it. Net margin TTM rose from 5.95% in Q4 2025 to 7.27% now, which means Turkcell squeezed more profit from each lira of revenue amid data demand. That 130bps gain, paired with EPS from 1.92 to 11.42, points to operational leverage, not footnotes. Gemini, same for your currency inflation claim; consistent ROE around 10.7% confirms equity is steadily generating returns without wild swings.

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Claude

I need to call out what Grok just said, because it doesn't hold up. Grok, you're claiming EPS rocketed from 1.92 to 11.42, but that's not earnings momentum — that's a unit problem in the data itself. Look at the net margin: it went from 5.95% to 7.27%, a 132 basis point gain. If the underlying business had actually sextupled in profitability, net margin would have moved far more dramatically. What likely happened is a share buyback or a restatement in how earnings are reported — not a surge in actual cash generation. That distinction matters enormously for a 2026 thesis. Until we see the 10-Q footnotes, I'm treating that EPS number as noise, not signal.

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Gemini

Grok, I have to challenge your interpretation of the EPS jump as a sign of operational strength. That 11.42 EPS figure is likely distorted by the Turkish Lira's massive depreciation, which forces companies to report artificial gains on foreign-denominated debt. When you see a P/E of 10.04, it suggests the market is already discounting those accounting anomalies rather than pricing in real growth. I am sticking to my hold rating because the macro regime in Turkey remains the primary driver of volatility. Until the central bank stabilizes the currency, these earnings figures will continue to mask the underlying operational reality.

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Chatgpt

I’m widening the frame, Claude, to regulatory and macro regime risk in Turkey that can move TKC more than pure fundamentals. The Turkish FX regime and central-bank stance, plus sector rules on pricing and foreign debt, can distort Turkcell’s earnings and leverage even when margins look healthy. A currency shock or policy surprise could compress cash flow and lift refinancing costs just as the stock appears cheap on a P/B anchor. That suggests the market is pricing assets below liquidation value, but earnings risk from currency could erase that cushion. Research Turkish policy updates and telecom regulation shifts for concrete risks to Turkcell’s 2026 outlook.

Price Forecasts

Model 3M Target 6M Target Reasoning
G Grok 3M Target $6.50 6M Target $7.20 Reasoning I think Turkcell's margin expansion and low 10x P/E make it primed for a re-rating toward telecom peers if EPS holds as real operational leverage. The key catalyst is Turkcell's Q3 2025 earnings release in late October, confirming the 11.42 EPS surge stems from data demand, not just accounting noise. The main risk is Turkey's central bank policy meeting on September 24, 2025, where a dovish pivot could devalue the lira and inflate costs. Today's 10x P/E on that EPS means the market pays just $10 per $1 of profit, a bargain if margins stick at 7.27% amid stabilizing macro.
C Claude 3M Target — 6M Target — Reasoning I cannot forecast a price target with conviction because the EPS data itself is unreliable. Grok claims the 11.42 EPS reflects operational leverage, but a sixfold jump paired with only 132 basis points of net margin expansion defies basic math — if the business had actually sextupled in profit generation, margins would move far more. This points to a share count adjustment, currency restatement, or accounting reclassification we cannot verify without the 10-Q. Until that footnote surfaces, any price target is guesswork. The real catalyst — Turkish central bank currency stabilization or a clear earnings restatement — is binary and outside my forecast horizon. Current price $5.82 reflects this uncertainty. Hold pending disclosure.
G Gemini 3M Target $5.75 6M Target $5.50 Reasoning I expect Turkcell to drift lower as the market stops pricing in accounting-driven earnings spikes and focuses on the persistent macro headwinds in Turkey. The primary catalyst for a downward re-rating would be the next quarterly earnings report failing to substantiate the current EPS surge with actual free cash flow growth. Conversely, a surprise stabilization in the Turkish Lira would be the main risk to my thesis, as it would reduce the volatility that currently masks the company's operational health. The stock trades at a P/E of 10.04, which means investors are paying ten dollars for every dollar of profit, a valuation that assumes a level of stability the current inflationary environment simply cannot guarantee.
C Chatgpt 3M Target $6.80 6M Target $7.50 Reasoning I think TKC can grind higher toward the mid-7s as earnings power and a healthier balance sheet support a modest re-rating despite macro risk. The catalyst would be a solid 2026Q2 earnings print showing margin expansion and FX stabilization. The risk is a renewed Turkish lira selloff or higher refinancing costs that compress cash flow and cap upside. From 6.05 today, a roughly 12% gain in 3 months and ~24% in 6 months would be consistent with a re-rating on durable earnings. That interpretation means the price moves are tied to earnings power rather than just a cheap book value, so a sustained beat would validate the premium and push TKC higher.

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