Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. (TKC)

Dividend Opportunity — Ex-Date Monday, December 29, 2025

Ex-date passed
Ex-Date
Dec 29, 2025
Dividend
$0.1196
Forward Yield
8.33%
Payment Date
Jan 7, 2026
Opportunity Scores
Tier 2High Confidence
Capture Score
73
Long-Term Score
60
Quality
60
Opportunity Rank
79
Capture Playbook
Strategy for dividend capture trade
Classic Capture
Only -109 days until ex-date

Trade Timeline

Entry
Sun, Dec 28
Enter on the trading day immediately before the 2025-12-29 ex-dividend date (i.e., 1 day before ex-date as per the recommended strategy).
Ex-Date
Mon, Dec 29
Dividend locked in
Exit
Mon, Jan 5
Plan to exit 7 trading days after the ex-dividend date, aligned with the strategy showing 0.61% expected return and a 79.2% win rate.
Expected Return
+0.61%
Historical Win Rate
79%

Risk Factors

  • Short-term price trend is mildly negative (5-day momentum slope -0.0229%/day and 20-day slope -0.0910%/day), which is a headwind versus the ideal positive momentum for capture trades.
  • High volatility (14-day ATR of 2.62% relative to a $5.71 price) means realized returns could deviate significantly from the 0.61% expected return, both positively and negatively.
  • The dividend amount ($0.1196) is about 2.1% of price, while the modeled expected return for the classic capture is only 0.61%, implying historical price pressure around the ex-date that partially offsets the dividend.
  • Sample size for scenarios is limited (24 observations), so historical win rates (up to 79.2% for Buy 1d/Sell 7d and 75.0%+ gap fill rates) may not fully capture regime changes or idiosyncratic events.
  • Emerging-market and FX risk can amplify short-term moves, particularly around macro or political news, which may overwhelm typical ex-dividend patterns.

Action Checklist

  • 1.Confirm exact trading calendar and settlement rules around the 2025-12-29 ex-dividend date for $TKC.
  • 2.Plan entry for 1 trading day before ex-date, aligning with the Classic Capture strategy recommendation.
  • 3.Size the position with the 14-day ATR (2.62%) and emerging-market risk in mind to cap downside volatility.
  • 4.Set a target exit 7 trading days after ex-date, while monitoring price behavior and broader market/FX news for early-adjustment signals.
  • 5.If considering long-term income, cap allocation as a satellite position due to moderate quality (60/100) and elevated yield/region risk.
  • 6.Review post-trade performance versus the expected 0.61% return and 79.2% win rate assumptions to refine future TKC capture decisions.
Scenario Analysis
StrategyAvg ReturnWin RateHistorical Events
Classic CaptureBest
Buy 1 day before ex-date, sell 7 days after
+0.61%79%24 ex-dates
Quick Capture
Buy 7 days before ex-date, sell 1 day after
+0.25%71%24 ex-dates
14-Day Hold
Buy 1 day before ex-date, sell 14 days after
+1.78%67%24 ex-dates
Same-Day
Buy 1 day before ex-date, sell 1 day after
+0.04%58%24 ex-dates
Buy 14D, Sell 7D After
Buy 14 days before ex-date, sell 7 days after
-0.40%50%24 ex-dates

* Returns include dividend capture yield plus price change. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Analysis Summary

TKC offers an eye-catching forward yield of 8.38% with moderate overall quality (Quality Score 60/100, Tier 2), making it more suitable as a higher-yield satellite than a core dividend holding. For capture traders, the classic Buy 1 day before / Sell 7 days after ex-date setup looks attractive, supported by a strong 79.2% historical win rate and a 95.8% 7–14 day gap fill rate, albeit with elevated volatility and slightly negative recent momentum.

Historical Capture Performance
Based on past dividend events for TKC
Avg Capture Yield
4.30%
Avg Recovery Days
10.9
7-Day Gap Fill
96%
14-Day Gap Fill
96%

This analysis is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.