Stock Markets February 24, 2026

Jakarta market retreats as infrastructure, agriculture and basic industries weigh on index

IDX Composite slips 1.20% as select small- and mid-cap stocks post strong gains amid broad declines

By Sofia Navarro AIMS INDS
Jakarta market retreats as infrastructure, agriculture and basic industries weigh on index
AIMS INDS

Indonesia's stock market closed lower on Tuesday, with the IDX Composite Index down 1.20% as losses in the Infrastructure, Agriculture and Basic Industry sectors pushed the benchmark lower. Market breadth favored decliners, while several individual stocks delivered double-digit percentage moves in both directions. Commodity and currency moves were modest, with crude and Brent oil little changed and the rupiah slipping versus the US dollar.

Key Points

  • IDX Composite Index closed down 1.20% at the Jakarta close, led lower by Infrastructure, Agriculture and Basic Industry sectors.
  • Market breadth was negative with 578 decliners, 171 advancers and 111 unchanged.
  • Significant individual moves: ASHA rose 26.83% to 104.00 and MEGA climbed 24.70% to 5,150.00; RMKO, INDS and KOCI posted double-digit declines.

Indonesia's equities finished in negative territory on Tuesday, with the IDX Composite Index declining 1.20% at the close in Jakarta. Sector pressure came primarily from Infrastructure, Agriculture and Basic Industry names, which collectively dragged the market lower.

Market internals showed a skew toward falling shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange - 578 issues closed lower, 171 advanced and 111 were unchanged.


Notable stock movers

Among gainers, Cilacap Samudera Fishing Industry Tbk PT (JK:ASHA) led the session, jumping 26.83% or 22.00 points to finish at 104.00. Artha Mahiya Investama Tbk PT (JK:AIMS) climbed 25.00% or 106.00 points to end at 530.00. Bank Mega Tbk (JK:MEGA) delivered a 24.70% increase, up 1,020.00 points to close at 5,150.00.

On the downside, PT Royaltama Mulia Kontraktorindo Tbk (JK:RMKO) fell 14.94% or 130.00 points to finish at 740.00. Indospring Tbk (JK:INDS) declined 14.90% or 310.00 points to close at 1,770.00, and Kokoh Exa Nusantara Tbk PT (JK:KOCI) was down 11.86% or 23.00 points to 171.00.

Shares in Cilacap Samudera Fishing Industry Tbk PT (JK:ASHA) and Bank Mega Tbk (JK:MEGA) reached 52-week highs during the session, with ASHA gaining 26.83% to 104.00 and MEGA rising 24.70% to 5,150.00.


Commodities and currency movements

Energy markets saw little directional change during the session. Crude oil for April delivery was up 0.05% or 0.03 to $66.34 a barrel, while Brent oil for May delivery rose 0.03% or 0.02 to $71.13 a barrel. Precious metals retreated, with the April Gold Futures contract falling 0.66% or 34.34 to trade at $5,191.26 a troy ounce.

On foreign exchange, USD/IDR moved higher by 0.17% to 16,813.30, and AUD/IDR rose 0.42% to 11,888.38. The US Dollar Index Futures was up 0.14% at 97.78.


Outlook

The session highlighted uneven performance across individual names despite modest commodity moves and a slightly stronger dollar. Sector-level weakness in Infrastructure, Agriculture and Basic Industry was the primary factor behind the benchmark’s decline, while a handful of stocks registered significant intraday gains and 52-week highs.

Risks

  • Sector concentration risk: losses concentrated in Infrastructure, Agriculture and Basic Industry may signal targeted vulnerability for those sectors.
  • Currency and commodity sensitivity: movements in USD/IDR, AUD/IDR and oil prices could create earnings or cost pressure for companies sensitive to FX and energy inputs.
  • Stock-specific volatility: several names showed large intraday percentage swings, indicating higher idiosyncratic risk for small- and mid-cap stocks.

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