Trading activity dropped on the Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Wednesday, with a 53 percent decline in the volume of stocks traded, with a 50 percent lower value than Tuesday, with trading in 44 securities compared with 42 on Tuesday and ending with prices of 16 rising, 16 declining and 12 closing unchanged.
The market closed with trading of 2,101,902 shares for $4,194,241, plunging from 4,515,572 units at $8,435,314 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 47,771 shares at $95,324, down from 107,514 stocks for $200,841 on Tuesday, with the month to date, averaging 116,672 units at $231,286 down from 120,984 shares at $239,796 on the prior day and August with an average of 236,241 shares at $494,923.
ONE on ONE Educational led trading with 366,963 shares for 17.5 percent of total volume, followed by Derrimon Trading, with 351,847 stock units for 16.7 percent of the day’s trade and Lasco Financial with 236,780 stocks for 11.3 percent of the volume traded.
At the close of trading, the Junior Market Index climbed 1.01 points to finish at 3,377.40. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and five with lower offers.
The Junior Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 12.4, based on last traded prices in conjunction with earnings projections by ICInsider.com for financial years ending around August 2026.
At the close of the market, Access Financial popped 45 cents to close at $17.94 after trading of 635 shares, Blue Power dipped 5 cents in closing at $3.94 with an exchange of 6,419 shares, CAC 2000 slipped 15 cents to end at $2 with traders exchanging 2,011 stocks. Caribbean Cream climbed 13 cents in closing at $2.23 with the trading of 240 shares, Consolidated Bakeries shed 5 cents to finish at $1.50 with an exchange of 340 stock units, Derrimon Trading lost 6 cents and ended at $1.80, with 351,847 shares changing hands. Dolphin Cove rose 14 cents to $14.14 with investors trading 674 units,
Fontana skidded 14 cents to close at $8.86 in an exchange of 67,177 stocks, Fosrich gained 5 cents to end at $2.22 with traders passing 10,557 stock units through the market. Jamaican Teas rallied 17 cents in closing at $2.37 in trading 181,243 shares, Knutsford Express fell 87 cents and ended at $13.11 with 30 units crossing the exchange, Main Event increased 49 cents and finished at $7.99 with traders switching ownership of 419 stocks. Omni Industries dipped 9 cents to 79 cents after an exchange of 39,713 stock units and Stationery and Office Supplies advanced 7 cents to end at $1.70 with 7,000 shares crossing the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined 646.46 points to finish at 328,336.59, the All Jamaican Composite Index lost 766.16 points to conclude trading at 365,918.58, the JSE Main Index dipped 683.01 points to end at 318,054.75, the Junior Market Index added just 1.01 points to settle at 3,377.40 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 0.86 points to 192.94.
The market’s PE ratio, the most frequently used measure to value stocks, ended at 13.2 based on 2025-26 earnings and 15.2 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help in decision-making.
Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index sank 656.70 points to close at 328,983.05, as the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 1,001.60 points to end at 366,684.74, the JSE Main Index declined 461.73 points to 318,737.76, the Junior Market Index dropped 30.27 points to 3,376.39 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 5.13 points to end at 193.80.
The market’s PE ratio, the frequently used measure to value stocks, ended at 13.4 based on 2025-26 earnings and 15.3 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other detailed daily charts provide investors with updated information to help with decision-making.
Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
The market closed with 9,600,330 shares trading worth $81,214,478, dropping from 14,234,593 units at $110,121,319 on Friday.
At the close of the market, Caribbean Cement increased by $3.80 to $94.80 as 167,075 shares were traded, Caribbean Producers dipped 97 cents to finish at $7.30 with dealing in 46,167 units, Eppley fell $4.90 to $30 after a transfer of 2,081 shares. Eppley Carib Fund rallied 40 cents in closing at $41.40 with traders dealing in 860 shares, General Accident rose 30 cents to end at $6.45, following an exchange of 8,764 stocks, GraceKennedy skidded $1.25 to close at $71.62 with investors trading 17,608 shares. Jamaica Broilers lost $1.20 to close at $24.25 with 33,987 stocks crossing the market, Jamaica Producers dropped $1.33 and ended at $23 with a transfer of 9,935 units, JMMB Group gained 96 cents in closing at $19.66 after an exchange of 55,857 stock units. Margaritaville shed $1.74 to end at $12.99 in trading 33 shares, Massy Holdings declined 30 cents to close at $75.60 with 80,198 units crossing the market, NCB Financial fell 98 cents to finish at $44.02 in an exchange of 170,360 stocks. Pan Jamaica popped 30 cents and ended at $51 with investors swapping 1,482 stock units, Portland JSX rallied 35 cents to $10.50 in an exchange of 37 shares, 
Proven Investments advanced $1.02 to end at $16.97 after trading of 231,352 stocks. Sagicor Group slipped 75 cents to $40 with traders switching ownership of 19,731 units, Scotia Group sank $1 to close at $54.01 with investors trading 145,259 stock units, Seprod popped $2 to finish at $82 with 3,707 shares changing hands. Stanley Motta increased by 41 cents to $6.42 as investors exchanged 9,020 stocks, Sygnus Real Estate Finance climbed 49 cents to finish at $7.49 as brokers cleared the market of 105,197 units, Victoria Mutual Investments rose 34 cents and ended at $2.41 after an exchange of 31,740 stock units and Wisynco Group dipped $1.44 in closing at $19.02 with 61,441 shares crossing the exchange.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated
The market closed with trading of 9,119,265 shares at $20,151,499, jumping from 2,484,109 units at $4,523,984 on Friday.
The Junior Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 12.5, based on last traded prices in conjunction with earnings projected by ICInsider.com for financial years ending around August 2026.
Indies Pharma fell 10 cents to $2.94, with 123,579 stock units clearing the market. ISP Finance popped $1.51 and ended at $14.50 after an exchange of 866 units, JFP rose 5 cents to finish at 54 cents after an exchange of 32,000 shares, Limners and Bards increased 16 cents to end at $1.07 with 9,500 stocks changing hands. Mailpac Group declined 9 cents in closing at $2.40 with an exchange of 571,012 shares, Main Event shed 42 cents to finish at $8 with 1,400 stock units crossing the market, Medical Disposables dropped 25 cents to close at $1.40 with investors swapping 906 stocks, RA Williams gained 4 cents in closing at 44 cents with an exchange of 229,544 stocks and Regency Petroleum sank 8 cents to $4.24 after an exchange of 22,568 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 489.02 points to 329,639.75, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 847.50 points to finish at 367,686.34, the JSE Main Index rose 469.16 points to settle at 319,199.49, the Junior Market Index advanced a mere 5.64 points to 3,406.66 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 2.52 points higher to finish at 198.93.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.3 based on 2025-26 earnings and 15.7 based on 2024 historical earnings.
Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also includes daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
resulting from an 88 percent drop in the volume of stocks traded, with a huge 90 percent fall in value, following trading in 38 securities, down from 39 on the prior day and ending with prices of 16 rising, 11 falling and 11 closing firm.
At the close of trading, the Junior Market Index fell 14.13 points to 3,401.02. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and three with lower offers.
Express Catering popped 21 cents to end at $2.78 with traders exchanging 3,800 stocks. Honey Bun dropped 38 cents to $7.40 after closing with an exchange of 5,008 units, Indies Pharma lost 6 cents to end at $3.04 after an exchange of 146,368 shares, ISP Finance sank $1.75 in closing at $12.99 with investors dealing in 571 stock units. Limners and Bards declined 15 cents and ended at 91 cents with traders switching ownership of 31,389 shares and Medical Disposables advanced 15 cents to close at $1.65 after a transfer of 26,936 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index shed 99.04 points to end at 329,150.73, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 193.51 points to 366,838.84, the JSE Main Index advanced a mere 1.30 points to 318,730.33, the Junior Market Index declined 14.13 points to wrap up trading at 3,401.02 and the JSE USD Market Index lost 7.20 points to 196.41.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.4 based on 2025-26 earnings and 15.9 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other detailed daily charts include regularly updated information to assist decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 72.51 points to end at 329,249.77, with the All Jamaican Composite Index declining by 2,108.34 points to conclude trading at 367,032.35, the JSE Main Index dipped 606.47 points to 318,729.03, the Junior Market Index rose 91.99 points to 3,415.15 and the JSE USD Market Index skidded 1.95 points to settle at 203.61.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.3 based on 2025-26 earnings and 16 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also includes daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
The market closed with trading of 37,839,121 shares with a value of $191,734,600, up from 9,312,326 stock units at $125,617,829 on Wednesday.
At the close of the market, AS Bryden lost $5.05 to close at $24.65 with trading of 2,607 shares, Caribbean Cement rallied $2.01 to $91.01 with 2,455 stock units switching owners, Eppley fell $4.90 and ended at $30 with investors trading 500 shares. Eppley Caribbean Property Fund rose $2.50 to $41, after an exchange of 2,616 stocks, GraceKennedy advanced by 90 cents to end at $71.90, with the swapping of 2,893 shares, Guardian Holdings increased $55 to finish at $370 with 5,058 shares crossing the market. Jamaica Producers climbed 30 cents to $23 in an exchange of 56,089 stock units, Kingston Wharves sank $1.42 to close at $28.52, after trading of 9,073 stocks, Massy Holdings shed 50 cents to close at $75.50 with a transfer of 812 units. NCB Financial declined 90 cents and ended at $45.50, with 212,483 stocks changing hands, Proven Investments popped $1.05 to finish at $16.15 in trading 222,779 units, Sagicor Group advanced $1.80 to end at $41.85 with 5,235 shares crossing the market. Scotia Group popped $1 in closing at $56 as investors exchanged 19,156 stock units, 
Seprod sank $3.29 to $79.10, with 125,962 shares clearing the market, Sygnus Credit Investments rose 72 cents to $13.28 as traders exchanged 46,779 stock units. Sygnus Real Estate Finance climbed 49 cents to end at $7.49 with investors dealing in 1,962 units and Wisynco Group slipped 35 cents to finish at $20.15 after an exchange of 228,491 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.