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Turkcell(TKC) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-11-06 18:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved an 11% revenue growth, reaching TRY 60 billion, driven primarily by the core telecommunication business [3] - Group EBITDA increased by 11% to TRY 26 billion, with a margin of 43.9% [3] - Net income from continuing operations rose by 31.8% to TRY 5.4 billion [3][14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Mobile ARPU grew by 12%, while residential fiber ARPU increased by 17.3% year-on-year [4][8] - Data center and cloud revenues surged by 51%, with digital business services achieving a 97% revenue growth, reaching TRY 4.9 billion [9][10] - The Tekfin ecosystem, representing 6% of consolidated revenues, grew by 20% year-on-year, driven by Paycell's 42% revenue increase [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The mobile subscriber base exceeded 39 million, with 569,000 net postpaid additions in the quarter [6] - The fiber customer base grew to over 2.5 million, with a net addition of 33,000 this quarter [8] - The company expanded its fiber network with 107,000 new home passes, achieving a 42.6% take-up rate [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company secured 160 megahertz of spectrum in the 5G tender, enabling speeds exceeding 1,000 megabits per second [4] - 5G will be commercially launched in April 2026, marking a new chapter in Türkiye's digital transformation [5] - The company aims to maintain a customer-centric approach, focusing on value-driven growth rather than competing solely on price [25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in sustaining revenue growth and improving EBITDA margins, revising 2025 revenue growth expectations upwards to around 10% [11] - The company anticipates a competitive environment in 2026 but aims to maintain growth above inflation through strategic initiatives [29] - Management highlighted the importance of 5G in unlocking new revenue opportunities across various sectors, including automotive and government services [41] Other Important Information - The company plans to pay the second dividend installment in Q4, maintaining a dividend policy of distributing 50% of net income [22] - The cash position reached TRY 122 billion, with a net leverage ratio of 0.2 times, expected to remain below 1 times in the upcoming period [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: CapEx and dividend outlook post-5G auction - Management expects CapEx intensity to remain around 24% and confirmed a dividend policy of distributing 50% of net income [22] Question: Pricing actions during the quarter - The company adjusted prices in response to inflation and competition, achieving above-inflation mobile ARPU growth of 12% [25] Question: Net short FX position explanation - The net FX position will be assessed in January 2026, with management planning to manage it based on macroeconomic conditions [23] Question: Sustainability of revenue growth and EBITDA margins - Management believes current growth levels are sustainable, with a focus on maintaining ARPU growth through dynamic pricing strategies [29] Question: Monetary loss in Q3 versus previous quarters - The decline in monetary gain was attributed to lower inflation rates and the sale of the Ukraine business, impacting the balance sheet [33] Question: Future opportunities post-5G - The company anticipates new value-added services and opportunities with the launch of 5G, focusing on customer satisfaction and tailored plans [39]