Jakarta, IDN Times – President Director of PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BBRI), Hery Gunardi, has addressed concerns regarding the recent decline in the company’s share price on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). During Thursday’s trading session (April 30, 2026), BBRI shares recorded a 1.30 percent drop.
Hery emphasized that this temporary market movement does not reflect the company’s strong underlying fundamentals. He reassured stakeholders that BRI’s business performance remains robust, urging investors to remain calm, particularly those focused on medium and long-term horizons.
According to Hery, price fluctuations are a natural occurrence in the capital market. “You don’t need to overanalyze the daily movements. Like you, I am a medium and long-term investor. Constantly watching the stock price rise and fall only leads to unnecessary stress and high blood pressure,” he remarked during a virtual press conference on Thursday (April 30, 2026).
1. Investors Urged to Focus on Company Fundamentals
Hery advised investors to look beyond short-term volatility and focus on the company’s solid fundamentals. He specifically highlighted BBRI’s attractive dividend yield, which has reached double digits. Given the bank’s strong earnings performance, BRI is well-positioned to provide competitive returns compared to other investment instruments.
“Even if the stock price has faced pressure, falling around 15-16 percent, do not dwell on that. Look at our dividend ratio instead; our dividends are quite impressive, offering a return of at least 10-11 percent per year. Where else can you find such high returns? Deposits usually only offer around 7 percent, and money market mutual funds typically yield between 5.5 and 6 percent,” he stated.
2. BBRI Share Pressure Viewed as Temporary
Hery maintains that the downward pressure on BBRI shares is driven by short-term market sentiment rather than internal operational factors. He remains optimistic that as macroeconomic conditions improve—both domestically and globally—stocks with strong fundamentals, such as BBRI, will regain their momentum and align with the broader market index.
3. Market-Wide Pressure as the JCI Declines
Trading data confirms that the Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) closed in the red. By 15:11 WIB, the index had corrected by 121.23 points, or 1.71 percent, settling at 6,979.994. Throughout the session, the index fluctuated between a low of 6,876.576 and a high of 7,109.004, after opening at 7,103.256.
Selling pressure dominated the trading day. Of the total stocks traded, 595 weakened, while only 115 advanced, and 103 remained stagnant. The total transaction volume reached 40.96 billion shares, with a value of Rp17.54 trillion and a frequency of 2.33 million trades. With a total market capitalization of Rp12,424.8 trillion, the data reflects widespread selling pressure across the domestic stock market.
Summary
BRI President Director Hery Gunardi has addressed the recent decline in BBRI share prices, attributing the movement to temporary market sentiment rather than internal operational issues. He urged investors to remain calm and maintain a long-term perspective, emphasizing that the company’s underlying fundamentals remain strong. He specifically highlighted BBRI’s attractive double-digit dividend yield as a key factor that continues to provide competitive returns for shareholders.
The decline in BBRI shares coincides with broader downward pressure on the Indonesia Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG), which saw significant selling across the market. Despite current volatility, management remains optimistic that stocks with solid performance will recover as macroeconomic conditions improve. Investors are encouraged to focus on these fundamental strengths rather than short-term price fluctuations to avoid unnecessary market stress.
