IHSG Plunges 67 Points in the First Session, Analysts Urge Investors to Watch This Area

The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) plummeted 0.81 per cent, or 67.04 points, in the first session of trading today, Thursday, February 26, 2026. This relatively sharp correction pushed the index down to 8,255.18.

The decline began at the market’s opening, with the index immediately falling to 8,298. The IHSG continued to weaken, reaching an intraday low of 8,237 before a slight rebound towards the end of the first trading session.

The total transaction value reached 14.78 trillion, with a transaction volume of 24.53 billion. Meanwhile, the number of transactions carried out by market participants was 1.64 million.

All stock sectors fell into the red. The transportation sector experienced the steepest decline, at 2.60 per cent, followed by the consumer cyclical sector, which weakened by 1.99 per cent, and the raw materials sector, which fell by 1.77 per cent.

From a technical perspective, the Phintraco Sekuritas analyst team sees that the IHSG is still able to hold above the dynamic support of MA20, which is in the 8,200 range. However, modern indicators show that the MACD histogram tends to be flat.

“Considering this combination, the IHSG has the potential to move in the range of 8,300–8,350 in the second trading session today, with the 8,200 level remaining an important support area to watch,” said the Phintraco Sekuritas analyst team, quoted from its daily research, Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Even though the IHSG fell, Phintraco Sekuritas also reported that several issuers among the 45 leading stocks (LQ45) managed to record significant price increases. Here are the top three gainers in the LQ45.

PT Barito Renewables Energy Tbk (BREN)

BREN shares soared 2.25 per cent, or 175 points, to 7,950.

Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Tbk (INKP)

INKP shares jumped 1.67 per cent, or 2,000 points, to 12,200.

Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk (INDF)

INDF shares increased by 1.14 per cent, or 75 points, to 6,650.