Bucharest Stock Exchange capitalization rises by 23 billion lei

The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) saw its market capitalization increase by nearly 23 billion lei (3.4%) during the week of October 12–16, 2026. Total capitalization reached 697.12 billion lei, up from 674.17 billion lei the previous week.

Despite the rise in capitalization, the total value of stock transactions decreased by approximately 45 million lei (10.28%), totaling 390.27 million lei for the week. The main BET index closed the period at 34,707.72 points. The highest trading volume occurred on Thursday, October 15, while the lowest was on Tuesday, October 13.

Banca Transilvania was the most liquid stock, with transactions totaling 105.61 million lei and a price increase of 1.58%. Other significant performers included OMV Petrom, which rose 6.24%, and Romgaz, which rose 6.58%. The largest single percentage gain was recorded by Rompetrol Rafinare, which surged by 62.86%. Conversely, the largest declines were seen in Societatea de Constructii Napoca, SIF Hoteluri, and UAMT.