Stock Markets August 28, 2026 04:30 AM

Jakarta market edges up as Financials, Agriculture and Basic Industry lead gains

IDX Composite posts marginal rise while a handful of small-cap stocks deliver strong moves; declines outnumber advancers

By Maya Rios
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The IDX Composite Index closed marginally higher on Friday, supported by gains in the Financials, Agriculture and Basic Industry sectors. The benchmark finished up 0.01% at the end of the session in Jakarta. Market breadth was negative, with more stocks falling than rising, while select small-cap names recorded double-digit percentage moves. Commodities and currency pairs showed modest movement, with crude and Brent oil easing and the U.S. dollar index slightly firmer.

Jakarta market edges up as Financials, Agriculture and Basic Industry lead gains
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Key Points

  • IDX Composite closed marginally higher, up 0.01% in Jakarta, driven by gains in Financials, Agriculture and Basic Industry.
  • Several small-cap stocks posted substantial percentage gains - LABA, SSTM and BIKE were the day's top performers - while RGAS, TMPO and BKDP led declines.
  • Market breadth was negative with 370 decliners versus 265 advancers; commodities and FX showed modest moves that may influence sector returns.

Indonesia's main equity gauge eked out a slight gain on Friday, finishing the trading day with a 0.01% increase as select sectors pushed prices higher. At the close in Jakarta, the IDX Composite Index registered the modest advance.

Sector performance was led by Financials, Agriculture and Basic Industry, which collectively supported the small overall uptick. However, market breadth skewed to the downside: 370 stocks fell versus 265 that rose, while 195 issues finished unchanged on the Jakarta Stock Exchange.

Among individual stocks, Green Power Group Tbk PT (JK:LABA) was the session's top performer, jumping 28.13% - a gain of 27.00 points - to finish at 123.00. Sunson Textile Manufacturer (JK:SSTM) also posted a strong move, climbing 25.00% or 96.00 points to close at 480.00. Bhineka Inovasi Ketahanan Energi Tbk PT (JK:BIKE) gained 24.52%, up 190.00 points to end the session at 965.00.

On the downside, Kian Santang Muliatama PT (JK:RGAS) led losses with a 14.91% decline, sliding 34.00 points to close at 194.00. Tempo Inti Media Tbk (JK:TMPO) fell 14.29% or 36.00 points to finish at 216.00, while Bukit Darmo Property Tbk (JK:BKDP) dropped 9.47%, down 16.00 points to 153.00.

Commodities registered modest moves during the session. Crude oil for October delivery slipped 0.47% - down $0.39 - to $83.14 a barrel. Brent oil for November settlement fell 0.33% or $0.29 to $88.23 a barrel. Precious metals also eased, with the December Gold Futures contract down 0.03% or $1.49, trading at $4,662.51 per troy ounce.

Foreign exchange rates showed small shifts against the rupiah. The USD/IDR pair weakened by 0.10%, trading at 17,697.60. AUD/IDR fell 0.13% to 12,726.19. The U.S. Dollar Index Futures was marginally firmer, rising 0.05% to 99.14.

The session highlighted the divergence between a handful of high-momentum small-cap names and the broader market, where declines outnumbered gains. Traders and analysts monitoring Indonesia's market will note both the concentrated nature of the session's advance and the accompanying moves in oil, gold and FX, which can influence sector-level performance.


Market snapshot

  • IDX Composite: +0.01% at close in Jakarta
  • Top gainers: LABA +28.13%, SSTM +25.00%, BIKE +24.52%
  • Top losers: RGAS -14.91%, TMPO -14.29%, BKDP -9.47%
  • Advancers vs decliners: 265 vs 370; 195 unchanged
  • Crude (Oct) $83.14 -0.47%; Brent (Nov) $88.23 -0.33%; Gold (Dec) $4,662.51 -0.03%
  • FX: USD/IDR 17,697.60 -0.10%; AUD/IDR 12,726.19 -0.13%

Risks

  • Concentrated gains among a few small-cap names leave the broader market vulnerable if momentum fades - this affects small-cap and sector-specific investors.
  • Movement in crude and Brent oil prices, though modest in this session, can create uncertainty for energy-related and commodity-sensitive sectors.
  • Exchange-rate fluctuations, such as USD/IDR and AUD/IDR moves, introduce currency risk for exporters, importers and companies with FX-denominated liabilities.

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