BUX closes 1.9 percent higher as OTP leads rally

BUX closed 2,734 points or 1.9 percent higher at 146,630 points on October 27, 2026. Falling bond yields and a stronger performance across European and U.S. markets supported the advance, Economx reported.

OTP led the blue-chip move with a 3.2 percent gain. The bank benefited from share repurchases, positive sentiment and expectations for strong quarterly results, according to market analyst Andras Takacs of Equilor, cited by Economx.

Why did BUX rise on Tuesday?

BUX initially weakened, then recovered as buying spread across its largest members. Trading turnover reached HUF 35.4 billion, while three of the four leading stocks finished higher than on Monday, Economx reported.

BUX winners and losers on October 27

• OTP up 3.2 percent: share repurchases and expectations for strong quarterly results supported the stock, Portfolio reported.
• Magyar Telekom up 2.4 percent: positive third-quarter profit expectations supported the stock, Economx reported.
• MOL up 0.7 percent, Portfolio reported.
• Richter down 1.5 percent, Portfolio reported.
• OPUS down 0.5 percent, Portfolio reported.

What comes next for BUX

• October 28, 2026, 8:30 a.m. CET: Hungary's statistical office will publish its preliminary third-quarter GDP estimate, AFP reported.
• October 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET: the Federal Reserve is scheduled to announce its interest-rate decision, followed by a press conference at 2:30 p.m. ET, AJ Bell reported.

BUX price data for October 27, 2026

BUX closed at 146,630 points on October 27, 2026, up 2,734 points or 1.9 percent, Portfolio reported. The previous close was 143,896 points on October 26, 2026.

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