Athens Stock Exchange hits 17‑year high as index rises 1.06%

The Athens Stock Exchange closed at 2,421.69 points, up 1.06% and marking the highest level since December 2009 – a 17‑year record. The index reached an intra‑day peak of 2,444.61 points. Weekly the benchmark rose 2.8% and is up 14.19% since the start of 2026. Trading value totaled €313.574 million across 47.6 million shares.

Leading gainers were Titan (+3.74%), Eurobank (+3.15%), Alpha Bank (+3.14%), Piraeus (+3.08%) and DAA (+2.95%). The biggest decliners were Elvalhalcor (‑3.07%), Motor Oil (‑1.92%), Coca‑Cola HBC (‑1.32%) and OLP (‑1.27%). Volume was led by Eurobank and Alpha Bank, with Eurobank handling €41.42 million and Piraeus €40.29 million in trade. Market optimism was boosted by expectations of diplomatic progress in the Middle East and lower oil prices, though sentiment remains sensitive to developments in U.S.–Iran relations. The market also noted corporate actions such as Quest’s dividend distribution and an authorized capital increase by ADME Participations.