ATX closes 2.5 percent higher as AT&S leads rally
Published on 10/27/2026 at 19:06 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSBanks and chip stocks lead gains
- ATX ended at 6,430 points, up 159 points or 2.5 percent, on October 27, 2026.
- AT&S rose 11.5 percent as the international AI and semiconductor trend supported stocks.
- Lenzing was the biggest loser, falling 5.0 percent on October 27, 2026.
- Austria's manufacturing PMI is due October 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CET.
The ATX closed at 6,430 points on October 27, 2026, up 159 points or 2.5 percent, according to dpa-AFX via Investing.com. Falling oil prices and a stronger international technology trend supported the advance.
AT&S led the index with an 11.5 percent gain. Lenzing fell 5.0 percent, while OMV lost 3.9 percent as lower oil prices weighed on European energy stocks.
Why is the ATX higher today?
Falling oil prices improved sentiment after diplomatic contacts involving Iran and Qatar reduced fears of a new military escalation in the Persian Gulf. Oil prices stayed high, but the decline helped European stocks, dpa-AFX via Investing.com reported.
Technology shares also rebounded. European semiconductor stocks gained 2.0 percent, lifting AT&S by 11.5 percent. Bank stocks added support, with Raiffeisen Bank International up 4.7 percent, Bawag up 4.1 percent and Erste Group up 3.0 percent.
ATX winners and losers on Tuesday
The following winners and losers were listed at the close by finanzen.ch:
- AT&S up 11.5 percent: semiconductor strength supported the rebound
- STRABAG up 5.4 percent
- UNIQA Insurance up 5.2 percent
- Lenzing down 5.0 percent
- OMV down 3.9 percent: lower oil prices pressured energy shares
- CA Immobilien down 0.7 percent
ATX closes near the session high
The index opened at 6,271 points after the previous close of 6,270 points on October 23, 2026. It reached a day low of 6,261 points and a day high of 6,450 points before finishing at 6,430 points.
The ATX was up 20.1 percent in 2026, while its 2026 high stood at 7,043 points, according to finanzen.ch. The closing gain followed Vienna's holiday closure on October 26, 2026.
What comes next for the ATX
- October 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m. CET: Austria's manufacturing PMI is scheduled for release, Morningstar lists.
- October 28, 2026, 7:00 p.m. CET: The Federal Reserve is scheduled to announce its interest-rate decision, n-tv reports.
ATX price data for October 27, 2026
The ATX closed at 6,430 points on October 27, 2026, according to dpa-AFX via Investing.com. It rose 159 points, or 2.5 percent, from the previous close of 6,270 points on October 23, 2026. The open was 6,271 points, with a day high of 6,450 points and a day low of 6,261 points.
ATX by the numbers on October 27, 2026
- Index: ATX
- Home exchange: Vienna Stock Exchange, Austria
- Close on October 27, 2026: 6,430 points
- Change versus previous close of October 23, 2026: up 159 points (up 2.5 percent)
- Previous close: 6,270 points
- Open: 6,271 points
- Day high / day low: 6,450 points / 6,261 points
- Top gainer: AT&S up 11.5 percent
- Top loser: Lenzing down 5.0 percent
- Next scheduled event: October 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m. CET: Austria's manufacturing PMI
