The Effect Of Company Size, Profitability, Earnings Persistence, Leverage, And Growth Opportunity On Stock Return

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of company size, profitability, earnings persistence, leverage and growth opportunity on stock return in companies that have entered the IDX 30 index for the 2018-2022 period. The sampling technique used in this research is the Purposive Sampling method. Based on the sample selection criteria that have been determined, the number of samples obtained is 35 companies. This study uses quantitative analysis using descriptive statistical analysis and hypothesis testing using the SPSS 26 program. The results of this study indicate that profitability and earnings persistence have a positive and significant effect on stock return, company size, leverage and growth opportunity have no effect on stock return.