Chandra Asri plans IDR 1 trillion buyback. Chandra Asri stock is 83.11 percent below its high

Published on 10/25/2026 at 02:22 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

The CA-EDC project targets 2027 operations and was 80 percent built in September. Chandra Asri stock sits 83.11 percent below its 52-week high.

Buyback and expansion milestones

Chandra Asri announced the buyback plan on October 19, 2026 with IDR 1 trillion in funding.
The CA-EDC project was 80 percent complete in September 2026 and targets commercial operations in 2027.
Unaudited total assets were adjusted from USD 13.76 billion to USD 13.71 billion as of June 30, 2026.

Chandra Asri, ID1000090301, Illustration mit AI erstellt.

Chandra Asri (ISIN ID1000090301) plans an IDR 1 trillion buyback using internal cash, with the program covering up to 800 million shares, according to BCA Sekuritas on October 19, 2026. The buyback represents 0.92 percent of the company's issued shares and sets a clear capital-allocation focus for Chandra Asri stock.

Buyback runs through December

The planned purchases run from October 19, 2026, through December 31, 2026, and may use up to IDR 1 trillion of internal funds. Investor IDN reported that the company set a purchase range of IDR 1,250.00 to IDR 3,000.00 per share and appointed Henan Putihrai Sekuritas to execute the transactions.

Three milestones shape the story

On October 5, 2026, Chandra Asri disclosed funding of IDR 266.95 billion for a bond maturity due on October 29, 2026, as reported by Pasardana. On October 15, 2026, Danantara, INA and Chandra Asri completed the CA-EDC investment partnership; construction stood at 80 percent in September and the facility is designed for 400 KTA of caustic soda and 500 KTA of EDC, according to Danantara Indonesia. On October 19, 2026, the buyback plan became the latest dated corporate action.

What does the expansion add?

The CA-EDC project gives Chandra Asri a new chemical-capacity platform beyond its existing portfolio. The facility is targeted to begin commercial operations in 2027 and is expected to create approximately 3,000 construction jobs and 250 permanent positions, according to Danantara Indonesia.

Which dates matter next?

The IDR 266.95 billion bond principal is due on October 29, 2026. The buyback period is scheduled to end on December 31, 2026, while the CA-EDC project remains targeted for commercial operations in 2027.

Valuation remains below the yearly high

Chandra Asri stock last stood at IDR 1,330.00 on the IDX on October 23, 2026, at 4:13 p.m. WIB. The same dated market snapshot put the company's market capitalization at IDR 115.0 trillion and its 52-week range at IDR 1,080.00 to IDR 7,875.00, leaving the price 83.11 percent below the high.