GPW launches WATS: what it means for GPW stock
Published on 10/13/2026 at 05:09 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- GPW confirmed stable operation of its GPW WATS trading system on October 9, 2026.
- The platform handled 1.02 million trades and 74.4 million orders during its first four sessions.
- Main Market turnover reached PLN 9.4 billion, while the next quarterly report is scheduled for November 16, 2026.
- GPW is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange and is included in the mWIG40 index.
GPW (ISIN PLGPW0000017) launched its GPW WATS trading platform on October 5, 2026, marking the Warsaw Stock Exchange operator's first fully proprietary trading system. According to GPW on October 9, 2026, the first four sessions ran according to schedule and delivered 1.02 million trades, 74.4 million orders and PLN 9.4 billion in turnover.
Three milestones define the rollout
On October 2, 2026, GPW ended production use of the UTP platform after 13 years, 5 months and 17 days, according to the company release. On October 5, 2026, WATS began handling live trading and became the exchange's new technology platform.
By October 9, 2026, the system had processed 1.02 million trades and 74.4 million orders across four sessions. Main Market turnover reached PLN 9.4 billion, while the daily average from January through September 2026 was PLN 2.5 billion, giving the rollout a concrete operating benchmark.
What WATS means for trading
GPW says WATS can handle 40,000 operations per second and up to 300 million operations during a session, with capacity to rise to 1 billion operations per day. The platform replaces UTP, which had operated since 2013, and gives GPW direct control over future upgrades.
The early figures matter because the exchange earns from trading activity, listings and market infrastructure. A stable migration protects that operating base, while higher processing capacity gives GPW room to support periods of heavier market activity. The first four sessions therefore provide an operating test rather than only a technology announcement.
Two dates frame the next steps
GPW's investor-relations page lists October 27, 2026, for the sixth Financial Education Day. The next quarterly report is scheduled for November 16, 2026, according to stockd.
Trading infrastructure sets the marker
For GPW stock, the next evidence point is whether WATS activity translates into sustained turnover and results. The first four sessions supplied PLN 9.4 billion of turnover, and the November 16, 2026 report will show how the exchange's operating performance developed after the migration.
GPW stock at a glance
- Company: Gielda Papierow Wartosciowych w Warszawie S.A.
- ISIN: PLGPW0000017
- Ticker: GPW
- Primary exchange: Warsaw Stock Exchange
- Sector / Industry: Financial Services / Financial - Data and Stock Exchanges
- Index membership: mWIG40
- Next earnings date: November 16, 2026
Market context: Market report WIG 20.
