Research Article

AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF BUSINESS LIFE CYCLE STAGES IN THE BIST DIVIDEND INDEX

Volume: 28 Number: 2 June 9, 2026
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AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF BUSINESS LIFE CYCLE STAGES IN THE BIST DIVIDEND INDEX

Abstract

Business life cycle theory, originally developed in marketing area states that firms pass through distinct stages, each with specific characteristics and performance measures, and that business strategies vary across these stages. One performance measure associated with the life cycle is dividend distribution policy. This study aims to determine the life cycle stages of 104 businesses listed in the BIST Dividend Index based on their cash flow profiles. An analysis of cash flow patterns between for the period 2020–2023 of these businesses indicates that most businesses are in the growth and maturity stages.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Finance, Financial Markets and Institutions, Financial Statement Analysis

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 9, 2026

Submission Date

April 16, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 2, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 28 Number: 2

APA
Türk, S., & Atmaca, M. (2026). AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF BUSINESS LIFE CYCLE STAGES IN THE BIST DIVIDEND INDEX. Muhasebe Bilim Dünyası Dergisi, 28(2), 240-260. https://doi.org/10.31460/mbdd.1676723
AMA
1.Türk S, Atmaca M. AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF BUSINESS LIFE CYCLE STAGES IN THE BIST DIVIDEND INDEX. MODAV-MBDD. 2026;28(2):240-260. doi:10.31460/mbdd.1676723
Chicago
Türk, Sedef, and Metin Atmaca. 2026. “AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF BUSINESS LIFE CYCLE STAGES IN THE BIST DIVIDEND INDEX”. Muhasebe Bilim Dünyası Dergisi 28 (2): 240-60. https://doi.org/10.31460/mbdd.1676723.
EndNote
Türk S, Atmaca M (June 1, 2026) AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF BUSINESS LIFE CYCLE STAGES IN THE BIST DIVIDEND INDEX. Muhasebe Bilim Dünyası Dergisi 28 2 240–260.
IEEE
[1]S. Türk and M. Atmaca, “AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF BUSINESS LIFE CYCLE STAGES IN THE BIST DIVIDEND INDEX”, MODAV-MBDD, vol. 28, no. 2, pp. 240–260, June 2026, doi: 10.31460/mbdd.1676723.
ISNAD
Türk, Sedef - Atmaca, Metin. “AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF BUSINESS LIFE CYCLE STAGES IN THE BIST DIVIDEND INDEX”. Muhasebe Bilim Dünyası Dergisi 28/2 (June 1, 2026): 240-260. https://doi.org/10.31460/mbdd.1676723.
JAMA
1.Türk S, Atmaca M. AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF BUSINESS LIFE CYCLE STAGES IN THE BIST DIVIDEND INDEX. MODAV-MBDD. 2026;28:240–260.
MLA
Türk, Sedef, and Metin Atmaca. “AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF BUSINESS LIFE CYCLE STAGES IN THE BIST DIVIDEND INDEX”. Muhasebe Bilim Dünyası Dergisi, vol. 28, no. 2, June 2026, pp. 240-6, doi:10.31460/mbdd.1676723.
Vancouver
1.Sedef Türk, Metin Atmaca. AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF BUSINESS LIFE CYCLE STAGES IN THE BIST DIVIDEND INDEX. MODAV-MBDD. 2026 Jun. 1;28(2):240-6. doi:10.31460/mbdd.1676723

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