Indonesian Stock Market Analysis: IHSG Decline and Market Dynamics
IHSG Performance on December 18, 2025
The Indonesian Composite Index (IHSG) experienced a decline on Thursday, December 18, 2025, closing at 8,618.20, representing a decrease of 0.68% or 59.15 points 4. This movement was largely influenced by the weakening of regional markets and profit-taking activities among investors 3.
Market Statistics
During the trading session, the IHSG opened at 8,705 and reached a high of 8,730.70 before closing at 8,618.20. The total trading volume reached 37.70 billion shares with a transaction value of Rp 23.626 trillion 4.
Sectoral and Stock Performance
The market decline was characterized by 411 declining stocks, 252 advancing stocks, and 138 unchanged stocks 3. Notable stocks that contributed to the index's movement included BBRI, which rose 1.63%, and MORA, which surged 8.69% 5. Conversely, stocks like EMTK (-9.18%) and FILM (-9.85%) experienced significant declines 5.
Market Sentiment and Future Outlook
Analysts attribute the IHSG's decline to rupiah depreciation against the US dollar and global market uncertainties 3. Despite the short-term weakness, the IHSG has shown positive growth of 2.35% monthly and 21.73% year-to-date, indicating underlying market strength 4.
Corporate Updates
- PT Bank Tabungan Negara (BBTN) reported a net profit of Rp 2.91 trillion until November 2025, representing a 21.10% increase compared to the same period last year. The bank's credit disbursement grew by 8.74% to Rp 386.47 trillion 5.
- PT Alamtri Resources Indonesia Tbk (ADRO) announced an interim cash dividend of USD 250 million, equivalent to approximately Rp 4 trillion, sourced from its 2025 fiscal year profits 5.