Net Working Capital Prediction with Holt's Linear Method: Evidence from Turkey

This research paper introduces a predictive methodology for forecasting net working capital to allow companies to proactively monitor their optimal net working capital levels from a future-oriented perspective. Additionally, it aims to assist organizations in identifying their ideal net working capital that aligns with their operational goals. The analysis of the net working capital data for the BIST-30 corporations in Turkey from the second quarter of 2016 to 2023 revealed that Turkey's 24 largest publicly traded companies had diverse net working capital values, encompassing both negative and positive figures. The projected future trends suggested that net working capital values will persist and undergo modifications during the following four quarters within the expected timeframe.

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Corporate Finance, Net Working Capital Management, Financial Forecasting, Time Series Analysis, Holt

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