AGEM Index Sets Record High at 2,108.59 in October 2026 on Universal Constituent Gains

The AGEM Index rose by 297.58 points to 2,108.59 in October 2026. This 16.4 percent increase from the prior month marked the highest AGEM Index in tracked history. The index also improved by 8.9 percent, or 117.96 points, compared to one year ago, as reported by Indian Gaming.

All nine of the AGEM Index companies reported stock price increases. This resulted in nine positive contributions and zero negative contributions to the index.

Leading Contributors

The largest positive contributor was Konami Corp. (TYO: 9766). Its 23.3 percent increase in stock price led to a 150.45-point gain. Konami’s stock price increase was driven by exceptionally strong earnings results released at the end of October.

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) saw its stock price increase by 8.2 percent. This led to a 73.27-point increase for the index. The uniform gains across all constituents produced the record reading without offset from any tracked firm.

U.S. Stock Market Context

In October, two of the three major U.S. stock indices decreased from the prior month. The NASDAQ fell by 5.3 percent, while the S&P 500 experienced a 0.9 percent loss. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 1.7 percent.

The AGEM Index's record high occurred against this mixed performance in broader equity markets. The divergence points to distinct momentum within the gaming equipment manufacturing segment.