ASELSAN Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. – Market and Financial Highlights
ASELSAN Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi (ASELSAN) is a Turkish defense electronics company listed on the Istanbul Stock Exchange. The company operates across five divisions, offering a broad portfolio that includes communication and information technologies, radar and electronic warfare systems, defense systems technologies, microelectronics, guidance & electro‑optics, and transportation, security, energy, automation and medical systems. ASELSAN serves army, navy, air force, and aerospace applications both domestically and internationally.
Stock Performance (as of 27 Feb 2026)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Close price (23 Feb 2026) | TRY 309 |
| 52‑week high | TRY 339.25 |
| 52‑week low | TRY 85.05 |
| Market cap | TRY 1,409,039,990,784 |
| P/E ratio | 85.12 |
ASELSAN’s share price is approaching its 52‑week high, reflecting recent positive market sentiment. The stock’s high volume on 27 Feb 2026 contributed to a rise in the BIST 100 index, where the company was among the top trade‑volume performers of the day.
Recent Corporate Announcements
- Quarterly Results (Q4 2025) – On 24 Feb 2026, ASELSAN presented its financial statements for the quarter ending 31 Dec 2025.
- EPS for the quarter: TRY 4.01
- Annual EPS (2025): TRY 2.01
Export Growth – ASELSAN reported an 89 % increase in export sales during 2025, reaching $958 million (≈ TRY 5.4 billion) according to a statement released on 25 Feb 2026.
Revenue for 2025 – ASELSAN disclosed a revenue of TRY 180.4 billion for the year 2025, after applying inflation accounting.
Order Backlog – The general manager, Mehmet Akyol, confirmed that the company’s order backlog had surpassed TRY 20 billion.
Milestone in Unmanned Systems – ASELSAN’s embedded TOYGUN targeting system successfully completed flight tests on the Bayraktar KIZILELMA unmanned combat air vehicle, marking a first globally in unmanned warfare technology.
Market Context
- The BIST 100 index closed 13 900 points on 27 Feb 2026, up 0.15 % in the first half of the day.
- The BIST 100 saw high trading volume on 27 Feb 2026, with ASELSAN among the most traded stocks, following a significant rally in the index that began in late February.
- In the prior month, the BIST 100 index recorded a 23 % rise, driven largely by the performance of companies such as Kiler Holding and ASELSAN.
Summary
ASELSAN continues to demonstrate robust growth in both domestic and export markets, with a substantial order backlog and significant revenue expansion in 2025. The company’s recent technological achievements in unmanned aircraft and electronic warfare reinforce its position as a key player in Turkey’s defense sector. The upward trajectory of its share price, approaching a 52‑week high, aligns with the broader positive trend in the Turkish equity market observed during late February 2026.
