BUX closes higher as OTP leads with 0.9 percent gain

Published on 10/12/2026 at 22:18 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

BUX ended at 142,940 points after OTP jumped 3.3 percent; the next session opens October 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CEST in Budapest.

Key points in brief

On October 12, BUX rose 1,269 points, or 0.9 percent, to 142,940 points.
OTP gained 3.3 percent, supported by its share-buyback program and 28.6 billion HUF turnover.
MOL was the biggest drag, falling 1.6 percent, while Magyar Telekom dropped 1.3 percent.
The next BUX session is scheduled for October 13 at 9:00 a.m. CEST.

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BUX closed at 142,940 points on October 12, 2026, up 1,269 points or 0.9 percent, Penzcentrum reported. OTP led the advance with a 3.3 percent gain.

OTP's rise followed support from its share-buyback program. Its shares generated 28.6 billion HUF in turnover, the highest among the leading stocks.

Why did BUX rise on October 12?

Equilor analyst Peter Aradvanyi said OTP pulled the index higher and matched the broader European market trend. The bank was the only leading stock to gain, Portfolio reported.

BUX gains as three major stocks fall

MOL fell 1.6 percent, Magyar Telekom dropped 1.3 percent and Richter was unchanged. Trading turnover across the Budapest market reached 36.7 billion HUF. The Budapest Stock Exchange identifies BUX as its blue-chip share index.