Turkcell Reports 4.6 Billion Lira Net Profit in First Quarter
Turkcell, Turkey's largest mobile operator, reported a net profit of 4.6 billion lira for the first quarter of 2026, according to Anadolu Agency. Revenue rose compared with the same period a year earlier. Investors are watching the pace of fibre and data-centre investments.
Turkcell, Turkey's largest mobile operator, reported a net profit of 4.6 billion lira for the first quarter of 2026, according to Anadolu Agency. Revenue grew compared with the same period a year earlier, the agency reported. The company said operating margins also improved.
Management said rising mobile data usage continued to support revenue. The average revenue per user metric also moved higher over the quarter. The impact of the regulatory framework on telecoms investment featured in the company's commentary.
Turkcell said it would continue fibre and data-centre investments throughout the year. AI-supported enterprise services are expected to add to the revenue base in upcoming quarters. Investors are watching the stock closely following the earnings release.
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