JSE Main market gains, Juniors slip


Trading closed Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the volume of stocks that were exchanged, with a slightly greater value than on Wednesday, resulting in gains in the major indices of Main Market rising, with modest slippage in the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market index rose moderately. At the end of trading the prices of 39 shares rose, 35 declined and 30 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rose 490.64 points to close at 346,120.76, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 854.95 points to end at 398,273.67, the JSE Main Index climbed 569.77 points to 339,405.86, the Junior Market Index slipped by 7.50 points to 3,009.33 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 5.98 points to 235.71.
At close of trading, 41,533,011 shares were exchanged in all three markets, from 29,695,760 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $90.93 million, up from $84.88 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 40,971 shares for US$5,045 compared to 1,063,465 units at US$54,678 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 5.81 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 2.33 million stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.29 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 22.06 million share,s followed by Spur Tree Spices with 1.89 million stocks and One Great Studio with 1.66 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% slipped $201 and ended at $2,395 and 138 Student Living preference share lost $45.70 to $190.
At the close of trading, the market’s current year’s PE ratio is 12.7, compiled from 2026-27 projected earnings and 15.1 based on earnings for 2025, and excludes any major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the more popular measures used in valuing shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in decision-making. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, with easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.
Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing around the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotion from investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. 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 percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or 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.

Trading drops on the JSE markets


Trading returned to more sedate levels at the closed the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Wednesday, with a sharp fall in the number of stocks that were exchanged, with a much lower value than on Tuesday. At the close of trading the major indices of the Main Market declined, as did the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market. At the close of market the prices of 32 shares rose, 47 declined and 24 remained firm.

At the end of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index fell by 245.15 points to 345,630.12, the All Jamaican Composite Index slipped 2,318.12 points to end at 397,418.72, the JSE Main Index lost 49.82 points to close at 338,836.09, the Junior Market Index lost 27.42 points to finish at 3,016.83 and the JSE USD Market Index lost 8.77 points to wrap up trading at 229.73.
At the close of market activity, 29,695,760 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 185,592,002 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $84.88 million, down from $183.21 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,063,465 shares for US$54,678 compared to 112,843 units at US$16,717 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 3.91 million shares followed by Wigton Energy with 2.82 million stocks and Carreras with 532,734 units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 11.85 million shares followed by Woodcats International with 1.21 million stocks and JFP with 1.08 million units.
At the close of trading, the current year’s aveerage PE ratio, which is compiled with projected 2026-27 earnings is 12.6 and 14.8 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio, one of the more popular tools used in valuing shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in decision-making. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, with easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.
Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing around the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotion from investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. 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 percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or 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.

One on One tops Jamaica Stock Exchange


Trading closed Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a sharp rise in the volume of stocks that were exchanged, following ONE on ONE Educational leading trading with 129.72 million shares, as the market value traded slipped lower from Monday. Trading ended in the major indices of the Main Market rising moderately, the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market indices slipping moderately, after trading ended with the prices of only 31 shares rising, 51 declining and 27 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index gained 72.41 points to close at 345,875.27, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 96.70 points to end at 399,736.84, the JSE Main Index gained 115.26 points to finish at 338,885.91, the Junior Market Index fell 5.25 points to 3,044.25 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 3.61 points to 238.50.
The market closed with trading of 185,592,002 shares in all markets, up from 112,616,254 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $183.21 million, down from $347.52 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 112,843 shares for US$16,717 compared to 294,791 units at US$14,575 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 3.64 million shares followed by Transjamaican Highway with 3.37 million stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 618,861 units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led the market with 129.72 million shares, followed by Kintyre Holdings with 38.40 million stocks and JFP with 2.67 million units.
In the preference share segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% climbed $29.78 to $1,160, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% rose $6.50 to $109 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% rose $1.99 and ended at $107.
At the close of trading activity, the market’s current year’s PE ratio, which is compiled with projected 2026-27 earnings is 12.6 and 14.8 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the more popular measures used in valuing shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in decision-making. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, with easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.
Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing around the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotion from investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. 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 percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or 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.

Stock prices tumble on the JSE Markets


The Jamaica Stock Exchange declined across all markets on the first trading day of June, accompanied by a fall in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a greater value than on Friday. The market closed with the major indices of the Market declining, following prices of 41 shares rising, 54 declining and 17 remaining firm, with Kintyre Holdings leading trading with 62.50 million shares.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped by 2,950.44 points to 345,802.86, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 3,742.17 points to 399,640.14, the JSE Main Index skidded 2,573.50 points to 338,770.65, the Junior Market Index shed a hefty 68.08 points to end at 3,049.50 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 1.81 points to 242.11.
At the close of trading, 112,616,254 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 123,717,712 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $347.52 million, up from $294.86 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 294,791 shares for US$14,575 compared to 351,502 units at US$19,547 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 6.37 million shares followed by Mayberry Jamaican Equities with 3.03 million stocks and NCB Financial with 2.03 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 62.50 million shares followed by Spur Tree Spices with 16.55 million stocks and Derrimon Trading with 6.98 million units.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% declined $29.78 to close at $1,130 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% fell $6.50 to $102.
At the close of trading, the market’s current year’s PE ratio, which is compiled with projected 2026-27 earnings is 12.6 and 14.8 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the more popular measures used in valuing shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by the earnings for each share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in decision-making. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, with easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.
Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing around the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotion from investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. 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 percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or 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.

Big trades end month for the JSE Market


Trading closed Friday, with a surge in trading following a a near 69 million share trade in Wigton Energy and 19.5 units of Kintyre Holdings, as trading ended for May on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with an overall rise in the volume and value of stocks changing hands, than on Thursday. The major indices of the Main Market rose, the Junior Market index eked another day of moderate gain and the JSE USD Market dipped into the month end. At the end of trading winning stocks beat out losers with the prices of 50 shares rising, 34 declining and 21 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 811.46 points to settle at 348,753.30, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,385.89 points to 403,382.31, the JSE Main Index climbed by 717.46 points to 341,344.15, the Junior Market Index rallied by 17.44 points to finish at 3,117.58 while the JSE USD Market Index fell 1.59 points to close trading at 243.92.
At the close of trading for May, 123,717,712 shares were traded hands in all three markets, up from 60,753,395 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks changing hands on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $294.86 million, up from $202.62 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 351,502 shares for US$19,547, well off from 1,834,949 units at US$84,245 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 68.57 million shares followed by Transjamaican Highway with 5.27 million stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 5.24 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 19.46 million shares followed by ONE on ONE Educational with 3.92 million stocks and Jamaican Teas with 2.73 million units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share advanced $15 in closing at $235 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% sank $1.99 to $105.
At the close of trading, the market’s current year’s PE ratio, which is compiled with projected 2026-27 earnings is 12.8 and 15.3 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the more popular measures used to value shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in decision-making. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, with easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.
Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing around the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotion from investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. 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 percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or 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.

Trading jumps on Jamaica Stock Exchange 


The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Thursday with a rise in the volume and the value of stocks traded than on Wednesday, resulting in prices of 42 shares rising, 46 declining and 25 remaining firm. At the close the major indices of the Main Market and the Junior Market index rose and the JSE USD Market declined.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 1,427.39 points to 347,941.84, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 1,426.30 points to end at 401,996.42, the JSE Main Index gained 1,435.15 points to wrap up trading at 340,626.69, the Junior Market Index increased just 7.71 points to end at 3,100.14 and the JSE USD Market Index declined by 3.15 points to settle at 245.51.
At the close of trading, 60,753,395 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 54,394,960 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $202.62 million, up from $123.11 million on the preceding day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,834,949 shares for US$84,245, well above 459,211 units at US$23,917 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Sagicor Select Financial Fund led trading with 12.71 million shares followed by Transjamaican Highway with 7.56 million stocks and QWI Investments with 6.17 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 3.72 million shares followed by ONE on ONE Educational with 3.07 million stocks and Jamaican Teas with 3.0 million units.
At the close of the preference share segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% dipped $11.07 to end at $30 and 138 Student Living preference share gained $8 in closing at $220.
At the conclusion of trading, the market’s current year’s PE ratio, which is compiled with projected 2026-27 earnings is 12.5 and at 15.1 based on the 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the more popular measures used in valuing shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in decision-making. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, with easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.
Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing around the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotion from investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. 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 percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or 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.

JSE Main Market falls, Junior Market rises


The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Wednesday, following a sharp fall in the volume and value of stocks traded, than on Tuesday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market falling, the Junior Market index eking out a minor rally and the JSE USD Market Index ended with a narrow decline. At the end of trading the prices of 43 shares rose, 49 declined and 25 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped by 3,562.08 points to 346,514.45, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 4,752.39 points to 400,570.12, the JSE Main Index dived by 3,746.53 points to conclude trading at 339,191.54, the Junior Market Index rallied by a mere 2.68 points to 3,092.43 and the JSE USD Market Index fell by 1.38 points to end at 248.66.
Trading ended with 54,403,550 shares changing hands in all three markets, down from 123,423,084 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $123.57 million, down from $287.91 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 459,211 shares for US$23,917 compared to 1,332,877 units at US$67,999 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 5.41 million shares followed by Transjamaican Highway with 4.61 million stocks and Supreme Ventures with 721,516 units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led continued heavy trading, with 33.97 million shares followed by ONE on ONE Educational with 1.20 million stocks and Derrimon Trading with 794,499 units.
In the preference share segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% climbed $4.78 to end at $1,160.
At the close of trading, the market’s current year’s PE ratio, which is compiled with projected 2026-27 earnings is 12.5 and 15 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the more popular measures used in valuing shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in decision-making. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, with easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.
Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing around the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotion from investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. 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 percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or 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.

Trading jumps on Jamaica Stock Exchange 


Trading closed Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a sharp rise in the volume and value of stocks exchanged, compared to Friday, resulting in Main Market major indices rising, the Junior Market index rising and the JSE USD Market falling. At the end of trading the prices of 33 shares rose, 62 declined and 22 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined by 2,125.22 points to 350,076.53, the All Jamaican Composite Index lost 2,217.57 points to end at 405,322.51, the JSE Main Index declined by 2,050.18 points to 342,938.07, the Junior Market Index shed 22.97 points to end at 3,089.75 and JSE USD Market Index dropped 11.96 points to 250.04.
At the close of market activity, with 123,423,084 shares being exchanged in all three markets, up sharply from only 30,519,205 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $287.91 million, up from $150.83 million on the previous trading day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,332,877 shares for US$67,999 compared to 1,507,840 units at US$93,434 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 led with 33.34 million shares followed by Transjamaican Highway with 9.23 million stocks and Carreras with 1.91 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 52.48 million shares followed by ONE on ONE Educational with 12.41 million stocks and Woodcats International with 2.47 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% rose $201 and ended at $2,596, 138 Student Living preference share sank $8 to $212 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% advanced $20 in closing at $1,155.
At the close of trading, the market’s current year’s PE ratio, which is compiled with projected 2026-27 earnings is 12.5 and 15 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the more popular measures used in valuing shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in decision-making. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, with easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.
Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing around the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotion from investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. 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 percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or 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.

Steady trading on Jamaica Stock Exchange


Trading was steady on Friday with a moderate fall in the volume and value of stocks changing hands on Thursday at the close of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, resulting in major indices of the Main Market falling, the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market index climbing. At the end of trading the prices of 54 shares rose, 36 declined and 26 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index advanced 687.59 points to 352,201.75, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 1,540.69 points to 407,540.08, the JSE Main Index rose 198.55 points to finish at 344,988.25, the Junior Market Index jumped 69.11 points to settle at 3,112.72 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 6.06 points to 262.00.
At the close of trading, 30,519,205 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 31,567,367 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $150.83 million, down slightly from $153.71 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,507,840 shares for US$93,434, up from 916,015 units at US$44,643 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 11.52 million shares followed by QWI Investments with 3.0 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 1.04 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings again led with 3.88 million shares followed by Future Energy with 1.13 million stocks and Dolla Financial with 907,970 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% gained $3.50 to close at $41, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% rose $6 and ended at $2,395 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% skidded $1.03 in closing at $108.
At the conclusion of trading, the market’s current year’s PE ratio, which is compiled with projected 2026-27 earnings is 12.5 and 14.6 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the more popular measures used in valuing shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in decision-making. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, with easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.
Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing around the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotion from investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. 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 percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or 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.

Big fall for JSE Main market, Juniors rise


Trading pulled back on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Thursday with a fall in the volume of stocks that were exchanged, but with a greater value than on Wednesday, and ended with the major indices Main Market falling, the Junior Market index rising modestly and the JSE USD Market slipping. At the end of trading the prices of 41 shares rose, 45 declined and 24 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index sank by 4,453.37 points to wrap up trading at 351,514.16, the All Jamaican Composite Index dived 5,473.74 points in finishing at 405,999.39, the JSE Main Index dropped by 4,705.24 points to finish trading at 344,789.70. The Junior Market Index climbed 6.17 points to close at 3,043.61, mean time the JSE USD Market Index declined 8.43 points to end at 255.94.
At the close of trading, a total of  31,567,367 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 43,404,559 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $153.71 million, up from $113.29 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 916,015 shares for US$44,643, up from 690,528 units at US$34,802 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 4.86 million shares followed by Kingston Wharves with 1.20 million stocks and JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 with an exchange of 1.05 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 12.01 million shares, followed by Omni Industries with 3.20 million stocks and Woodcats International with 2.08 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% sank $3.98 to finish at $37 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% gained $8 to finish at $109.
At the close of trading, the market’s current year’s PE ratio, which is compiled using projected 2026-27 earnings is 13.5 and 14.3 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding one-time income or expenses.
The PE ratio is one of the more popular measures used in valuing shares, is computed by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in decision-making. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, with easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.
Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing around the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotion from investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. 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 percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or 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.