Ekopak NV (EKOP.BR, EURONEXT) +15.79% 18 Feb 2026: heavy volume signals trade

EKOP.BR stock rose sharply +15.79% to €6.60 on 18 Feb 2026 on unusually heavy trading volume of 25234.00 shares, almost 2.13x its 50-day average. The move closed the EURONEXT session higher and flagged a liquidity-driven breakout in the Regulated Water utilities name. We examine why volume, valuation and cash flow signals matter for short-term traders and longer-term holders.