AGEM Index Hits Record High on Konami Surge
The gaming-supplier stock index climbed to its highest tracked level in October 2026, with all nine member companies posting gains.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Casino
The AGEM Index rose 297.58 points to 2,108.59 in October 2026, a 16.4% monthly gain and its highest level in tracked history. All nine companies in the index recorded stock price increases during the month.
Why it matters
The broad gains across the index suggest strength across global gaming suppliers rather than a single-company move. The index serves as a monthly stock performance guide for the sector, making the record reading a benchmark for investors tracking casino and gaming technology companies.
The AGEM Index gained 297.58 points in October 2026, a 16.4% monthly rise to 2,108.59, and is up 8.9% year-over-year. Konami Corp's stock rose 23.3% and Aristocrat Leisure's rose 8.2%, while the NASDAQ fell 5.3% that month.
The players
Konami Corp
Konami Corp is a Japanese video game and gaming company that produces slot machines and casino gaming products alongside its entertainment software business.
Aristocrat Leisure Limited
Aristocrat Leisure Limited is an Australian gaming technology company known for its slot machines and digital gaming platforms distributed to casinos worldwide.
The details
Konami Corp's 23.3% stock gain added 150.45 points to the index, while Aristocrat Leisure Limited's 8.2% rise contributed 73.27 points. The increases were driven in part by exceptionally strong earnings results Konami released at the end of October.
Timeline
End of October 2026: Konami releases strong earnings results.
October 2026: AGEM Index reaches its highest level in tracked history.
Market Landscape
The AGEM Index tracks nine global gaming suppliers and its October 2026 record reflects gains concentrated in larger casino-equipment makers. The reading places the sector's recent performance above its level from a year earlier, when the index stood about 117.96 points lower.
Investors with exposure to gaming suppliers may see their holdings reflect the index's gains, which were concentrated in Konami and Aristocrat. The index's record level gives a reference point for tracking portfolio performance against the sector.
The takeaway
Gains across all nine index members point to broad sector strength rather than isolated results. Readers tracking gaming-stock performance can use the AGEM Index's record reading as a benchmark for future monthly comparisons.
Further reading
For broader context on the gaming sector, see the Casino section.
