AT&S Surges 459%, Lifting Austria's ATX 21.3% to Eurozone Lead
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Updated · Euronews · Jul 18
AT&S Surges 459%, Lifting Austria's ATX 21.3% to Eurozone Lead
3 articles · Updated · Euronews · Jul 18
Summary
AT&S has jumped from €32.20 at year-end to €174, helping push Austria's ATX up 21.3% in 2026—the best performance among major eurozone equity markets.
The rally centers on AT&S's niche in integrated circuit substrates, a critical AI-chip component market the company says was set to grow 18% in 2025 to about $11.1 billion.
Strong operating results reinforced the move: AT&S posted €1.8 billion in 2025/26 revenue, EBITDA of €418 million excluding a plant sale, and €236 million in positive free cash flow.
A 13 June expansion plan with AMD and another major customer reported as Intel added momentum, with €1.5 billion to €2 billion earmarked for capacity in Malaysia and China.
The surge is reshaping Vienna's bank-heavy market—AT&S is now 5.9% of the iShares MSCI Austria ETF—showing how one AI supply-chain company can drive a national index.
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Overview
In mid-2026, the Austrian stock market saw a significant boom, driven by robust corporate earnings and a positive economic outlook. This surge was fueled by the resilience and innovation of Austrian businesses, with AT&S’s remarkable performance standing out. AT&S shares demonstrated an exceptional trajectory, reaching an all-time high of €60.00 in July and pushing the company’s market capitalization beyond €2.5 billion. As a result, the ATX index reached unprecedented heights, highlighting how AT&S’s success played a key role in lifting the entire market to new records.