Austrian ATX index fluctuates as analysts reaffirm buy ratings for three local stocks

Analysts from Wiener Privatbank kept their "Buy" recommendation for Schoeller‑Bleckmann (SBO), setting a fair‑value target of €45.10 per share, implying about 56 % upside from the current price. MWB Research also maintained a "Buy" stance on Kontron, with a target of €34 and roughly 45 % upside potential. Erste Group left its "Buy" rating on UBM unchanged, lowering the price target to €26, which still suggests about a 49 % gain.

At the same time, the ATX Prime index slipped 0.06 % to 3,140.13 points after opening slightly higher. The day’s strongest gainers were Flughafen Wien (+2.39 %), voestalpine (+1.83 %) and OMV (+1.37 %). The biggest decliners included ZUMTOBEL (‑4.68 %), Warimpex (‑3.85 %) and AT&S (‑2.98 %). voestalpine recorded the highest trading volume, while the Erste Group Bank share retained the largest market capitalization within the index.