Jamaica Stock Exchange markets fall


The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Wednesday with a rise in the volume and value of stocks traded, compared with Tuesday, resulting in major indices of the Main Market falling, the Junior Market index dropping and the JSE USD Market merely falling. At the end of trading, prices of 34 shares rose, 40 declined and 32 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index slipped by 534.04 points to 356,699.32, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 1,300.89 points to close at 411,347.87, the JSE Main Index dipped 244.22 points to wrap up trading at 349,436.82, the Junior Market Index skidded 41.73 points to end at 3,146.74 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 0.36 points to 264.31.
At the close of trading, 29,433,271 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 16,828,255 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets creeping up to $74.16 million, from $72.73 million on the preceding day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,030,861 shares for US$36,196, compared to 869,095 units at US$42,552 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund led trading with 3.44 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 2.22 million stocks and Transjamaican Highway with 2.01 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Atlantic Hardware led with 5.63 million shares, followed by Kintyre Holdings with 3.26 million stocks and Paramount Trading with 1.87 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% dropped $161 and ended at $2,389, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% dived $59.78 to $1,100 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% climbed $6.74 to close at $110.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.6. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.1 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 profit per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts give investors regularly updated data 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 & USD markets gain, Juniors drop


Main Market and US dollar-denominated stocks closed higher on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Tuesday, but the Junior Market declined in a market that had fewer shares trading than the day before, resulting in prices of 38 shares rising, 41 declining and 26 ending firm. Trading ended with a fall in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a greater value than on Monday.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 1,601.63 points to finish trading at 357,233.36, at the same time the All Jamaican Composite Index popped by 1,365.04 points to 412,648.76, the JSE Main Index climbed by 1,903.10 points to 349,681.04, the Junior Market Index shded 30.21 points to end at 3,188.47 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 2.94 points to 264.67.
At the close of market activities, 16,828,255 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 18,166,693 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $72.73 million, up from $55.34 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 869,095 shares for US$42,552 after jumping from 246,534 units at US$12,148 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 1.49 million shares, followed by Supreme Ventures with 1.45 million stock units and Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund with 855,023 units.
In Junior Market trading, Jamaican Teas led with 1.56 million shares, followed by Woodcats International with 1.31 million stocks and EduFocal with 1.14 million units.
In the preference share segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share advanced $3.34 to $20.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.6. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.2 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the more popular measures used for valuing shares, 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.

Soft trading on Jamaica Stock Exchange


Trading closed Monday with reductions in trading levels on the Jamaica Stock Exchange compared to Friday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market falling, with modest gains for the Junior Market and the JSE USD Market, following the prices of 44 shares rising, 38 declining and 30 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index slipped 699.48 points to end at 355,631.73, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped by 804.24 points to 411,283.72, the JSE Main Index skidded 787.27 points in settling at 347,777.94, the Junior Market Index rose 7.37 points to 3,218.68 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 1.37 points to end at 261.73.
At the close of market activities, 18,166,693 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 47,451,199 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $55.34 million, down from $143.54 million on the previous trading day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 246,534 shares for US$12,148, down from 588,868 units at US$28,215 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with only 2.46 million shares, followed by JMMB Group 7.35% – due 2028 with an exchange of 560,532 stocks and Wigton Energy with 439,385 units.
In Junior Market trading, Caribbean Flavours led with 5.01 million shares followed by Kintyre Holdings with 2.61 million stocks and Woodcats International with 1.25 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% sank $49 to finish at $2,550 and 138 Student Living preference share rose $20 to $220.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.7. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.3 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the most popular measures used for valuing shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio 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.

JSE Main Market jumps, Juniors fall


The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Friday, with a sharp fall in the volume of stocks traded, with a lower value than on Thursday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market rising, the Junior Market index declining sharply and the JSE USD Market slipping. At the end of trading, prices of 33 shares rose, 51 declined and 24 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 1,140.50 points to end at 356,331.21, the All Jamaican Composite Index  bounced by 1,678.85 points to end at a new multi-year high of 412,087.96, the JSE Main Index rallied by 1,730.63 points to 348,565.21, the Junior Market Index sank 71.33 points to 3,211.31 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 4.26 points to 260.36.
At the close of the market, 47,451,199 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 95,175,330 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $143.54 million, down from $382.75 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 588,868 shares for US$28,215 compared to 86,897 units at US$33,792 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 23.19 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 4.91 million stocks and Supreme Ventures with 723,200 units.
In Junior Market trading, Express Catering led with 3.28 million shares, followed by Kintyre Holdings with 2.67 million stocks and Caribbean Flavours with 2.43 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% climbed $14 to $2,599, 138 Student Living preference share dipped $10 to finish at $200 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% rose $8 and ended at $108.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.6. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.2 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the most popular measures used for 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.

All Jamaica hits multi-year high


The All Jamaican Composite Index advanced to a multi-year high of 410,409.11, the highest level since late 2022. The JSE Combined Market Index climbed 1,222.33 points to finish at 355,190.71, the All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 3,725.27 points at the close, the JSE Main Index rallied 1,277.86 points to settle at 346,834.58, the Junior Market Index advanced a mere 0.11 points to 3,282.64 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 0.48 points to settle at 264.62.

Trading closed Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a greater value than on Wednesday, resulting in the prices of 39 shares rising, 47 declining and 29 remaining firm.
Trading jumped sharply following 95,175,294 shares trading in all markets, from 52,487,910 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets totalling $382.75 million, compared with $251.17 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 86,897 shares for US$33,792 compared to 757,093 units at US$111,640 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 66.55 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 3.25 million stocks and Scotia Group with 3.02 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 5.31 million shares, followed by Dolla Financial with 1.60 million stocks and ONE on ONE Educational with 1.49 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% rallied $5.45 in closing at $43, 138 Student Living preference share increased $31 to $241, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% popped $75 to close at $1,160 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% declined $9 and ended at $100.The
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 16. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.5 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the most popular measures used for valuing shares and is computed by dividing the price of a stock by the company’s earnings per share. (EPS) 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.

Bounce for JSE Main & Junior Market


Trading closed Wednesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a higher volume and value of stocks changing hands, than on Tuesday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market rising, with the Junior Market index putting in another day of sizable bounce, while the JSE USD Market dropped. At the end of trading the prices of 47 shares rose, 32 declined and 31 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index gained 1,975.65 points to 353,968.38, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 2,308.98 points to finish at 406,683.84, the JSE Main Index gained 1,707.19 points to end at 345,556.72, the Junior Market Index rose 47.71 points to end at 3,282.53 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 6.07 points to end trading at 264.14.
At the close of trading, 50,444,333 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 16,255,174 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $207.76 million, up from $71.11 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 757,093 shares for US$111,640 compared to 179,979 units at US$64,295 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Sagicor Select Financial Fund led with 4.01 million shares followed by Transjamaican Highway with 2.29 million stocks and Scotia Group with 1.15 million units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 20.89 million shares followed by Kintyre Holdings with 4.48 million stocks and Jamaican Teas with 2.01 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% popped $5.04 to $38 and 138 Student Living preferred share skidded $10 to $210.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.8. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.3 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the most popular measures used for 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.

Early month end rally for JSE Markets


Trading closed Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the volume of stocks that were exchanged, with a much lower value than on Monday, but that did not prevent the major indices, the Main Market and the Junior Market index, from climbing sharply, with the JSE USD Market climbing modestly. At the end of trading the prices of 40 shares rose, 36 declined and 31 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 2,804.47 points to 351,992.73, the All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 1,835.23 points to settle at 404,374.86, the JSE Main Index popped 2,428.38 points to close at 343,849.53, as the Junior Market Index delivered a solid bounce of 67.08 points to finish at 3,234.82 and the JSE USD Market Index climbed 4.17 points to conclude trading at 270.21.
At the close of trading, 16,255,174 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 20,189,421 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to just $71.11 million, down sharply from $157.29 million on the previous day, The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 179,979 shares for US$64,295 compared to 344,911 units at US$15,373 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 4.31 million shares followed by JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 with 862,318 stocks and Wigton Energy with 849,212 units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 2.87 million shares followed by Woodcats International with 891,932 stocks and JFP with 699,454 units.
In the preferred segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% advanced $1.43 to end at $33, while 138 Student Living preference share sank $4 to $220 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% rose $5 to finish at $1,085.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.7. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.1 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding any major one-time income or expense. The PE ratio is one of the more popular measures used for 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 more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist 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 in decision-making, especially when investing around the sector average, 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 be inclined to 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 shows 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.

Jamaica Stock Exchange trading climbs


Trading closed Monday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the value and volume of stocks that changed hands, compared to Friday. Market activity resulted in a rise in the major indices of the Main Market and the JSE USD Market, with the Junior Market index suffering a moderate decline, with the prices of 43 shares rising, 33 declining and 31 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index increased 1,432.65 points to conclude trading at 349,188.26, the All Jamaican Composite Index jumped 3,634.86 points to 402,539.63, the JSE Main Index rose 1,537.46 points to close at 341,421.15, the Junior Market Index slipped just 5.14 points to end at 3,167.74 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 8.46 points to settle at 266.04.
At the close of trading, 20,189,421 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 18,469,986 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $157.29 million, up from $141.02 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 344,911 shares for US$15,373, down from 469,587 units at US$21,272 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading, with 8.90 million shares followed by JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 with 1.02 million stocks and GraceKennedy with 540,040 units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 2.56 million shares followed by JFP with 1.01 million stocks and Woodcats International with 862,841 units.
In the preferred share segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% dived $11.92 to $31, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% increased $20 to end at $1,080 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% sank $4.75 in closing at $102.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.7. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings 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, is calculated by dividing the stock price by the 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.

Moderate trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange 


Stocks trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange dropped on Friday, even as the value rose, resulting in the prices of 40 shares rising, 34 declining and 34 remaining firm and resulted in the JSE Combined Market Index rising 253.18 points to 347,755.61, the All Jamaican Composite Index sinking 513.44 points to end at 398,904.77, at the same time the JSE Main Index popped 319.77 points to 339,883.69, the Junior Market Index slipped 7.29 points to finish at 3,172.88 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 3.03 points to finish at 257.58.

At the close of market activities, 18,468,692 shares were traded in the three markets, down from 25,042,693 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $140.99 million, up slightlyfrom $121.38 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 469,587 shares at US$21,272 compared with 648,959 units at US$46,908 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 4.09 million shares followed by Transjamaican Highway with 1.99 million stocks and Supreme Ventures with 1.74 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 2.0 million shares followed by Derrimon Trading with 1.0 million stocks and Woodcats International with 977,473 units.
In the preference segment, Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% increased $3 to close at $107.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.7. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.1 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the more popular formulae for 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 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.

Decline for all JSE markets


Trading closed Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the volume of stocks exchanged, at a lower value than on Wednesday, resulting in all major indices of the market declining, with prices of 27 stocks rising, 35 declining and 40 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined 1,014.77 points to 347,502.43, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 1,819.74 points to end at 399,418.21, the JSE Main Index declined 890.61 points to settle at 339,563.92, as the Junior Market Index fell 22.69 points to 3,180.17 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 5.94 points to settle at 260.61.
At the close of trading, 25,042,693 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from a very large 174,489,697 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $121.38 million, down from $188.9 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 648,959 shares for US$46,908 up from 62,084 units at US$3,469 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 2.06 million shares followed by Supreme Ventures with 1.53 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 1.29 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led the market with 8.42 million shares followed by Woodcats International with 2.97 million stocks and Lasco Financial with 915,834 units.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% fell $130 to $1,060.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.5. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 14.8 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the most popular measures used for 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.