PENGARUH CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY DAN LEVERAGE TERHADAP RETURN SAHAM (STUDI EMPIRIS PADA EMITEN SEKTOR ENERGI DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA TAHUN 2022-2024)

This study aims to examine the effects of Corporate Social Responsibility and Leverage on Stock Returns for energy sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the 2022-2024 period.Using a quantitative approach with purposive sampling, 36 companies were selected, yielding 108 data observations analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results indicate that Corporate Social Responsibility has a positive effect on stock returns, whilw leverage has a negative effect on stock returns. Consequently, Corporate Social Responsibility and Leverage have a significant combined effect on stock returns, making both factors key considerations for investors in evaluating a company’s percomance and risk