Stock prices for the automotive sector continue to rise on the Istanbul Stock Exchange in August
In August 2025, the Turkish automotive sector continued to thrive, with all eight publicly traded companies listed on Borsa Istanbul delivering gains to investors.
Leading the pack was Ford Otosan, which achieved the highest revenue among automobile brands listed on Borsa Istanbul in August. The company posted a net profit of approximately 13 billion Turkish Liras for the same period. Ford Otosan's market capitalization also stood at an impressive 391.966 billion liras at the end of August, making it the largest among the eight companies.
Ford Otosan was closely followed by Doguş Otomotiv, which announced a net profit of 2.7 billion liras for the same period. Doguş Otomotiv also had a significant market capitalization of 41.6 billion liras. Another notable performer was Otokar, with a market capitalization of 67.74 billion liras.
Tümosan and Tofaş also posted gains, with increases of 8.83 percent and 8.43 percent respectively. Tümosan recorded a net profit of 6.6 billion liras for the same period, while Tofaş had a market capitalization of 125 billion liras.
TürkTraktör, another key player in the Turkish automotive industry, reported a net profit of 589 million liras and total revenue of 25.977 billion liras in the first six months. The company also had a market capitalization of 61.891 billion liras. Anadolu Isuzu had a market capitalization of 16.15 billion liras.
Karsan Otomotiv, despite announcing a loss of 300 million Turkish Liras ($7.3 million) for the first half of the year, had the strongest performance among these companies in August. Karsan's stock rose 20.75 percent in August, making it the top-performing automotive company on the exchange.
The total passenger car and light commercial vehicle market in Turkey grew by 7.24 percent in January-August, reaching 817,345 units. This growth is reflected in the increased sales, with August 2025 alone seeing a 12.78 percent year-on-year rise in sales to 101,650 units.
In conclusion, the Turkish automotive sector continues to show resilience and growth, with all major companies posting gains and breaking records in August 2025. The sector's positive performance is a promising sign for the future of the industry in Turkey.
