Trading closed Monday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a sharp jump in the volume of stocks exchanged, following a huge jump in trading of RJR Group and RA Williams shares, amounting to just under 111 million units, with the value of stocks traded being lower than on Friday. Market activity ended with the major indices of all three markets falling. The market closed, with prices of 39 shares rising, 46 declining and 32 remaining firm.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index slipped 724.77 points to 350,622.23, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined 1,361.07 points to finish at 398,289.48, the JSE Main Index fell 690.49 points to 341,702.73, the Junior Market Index declined by 9.01 points to 3,328.59 and the JSE USD Market Index dropped 13.01 points to settle at 270.03.
At the close of market activity, 118,463,409 shares were traded in all markets, up from 26,375,478 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $200.27 million, down from $257.6 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,393,066 shares for US$65,908 compared to 858,377 units at US$45,278 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Radio Jamaica led trading with 56.62 million shares, followed by Lasco Manufacturing with 4.81 million stocks and Transjamaican Highway with 3.49 million units.
In Junior Market trading, RA Williams led with 44.15 million shares, followed by Dolla Financial with 1.43 million stocks and Kintyre Holdings with 703,438 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% shed $100 and ended at $2,400 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% rallied $4.99 to $1,150.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, closed at 14.2, and is calculated using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.2 based on 2025 earnings, excluding major one-time income or expense. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the 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 stock markets. The chart should be used to help with decision-making, when investing around the average of a sector, not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place 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 the percentage year to date price movement 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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index slipped 14.62 points to wrap up trading at 351,347.00, the All Jamaican Composite Index increased by 1,492.68 points to conclude trading at 399,650.55, the JSE Main Index dipped 151.73 points to end trading at 342,393.22, the Junior Market Index climbed 18.39 points to settle at 3,337.60 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 1.87 points to 283.04, a new record close.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, finished at 14.3, which is calculated using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.4 based on 2025 earnings, excluding major one-time income or expense. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide 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.
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 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.
The market closed, with the JSE Combined Market Index falling 936.10 points to 351,361.62, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 1,520.75 points to close at 398,157.87, the JSE Main Index declined by 1,020.79 points and closed at 342,544.95, the Junior Market Index popped 5.74 points to finish at 3,319.21 and the JSE USD Market Index climbed 9.45 points to a new record high of 281.17.
In the preference segment, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% climbed $2 to $107.
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 the percentage year to date price movement 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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied by 1,647.11 points to 352,297.72, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 847.64 points to finish at 399,678.62, the JSE Main Index jumped by 1,736.47 points to 343,565.74, while the Junior Market Index dipped 2.06 points to 3,313.47 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 7.47 points to conclude trading at 271.72.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.25% increased $2.80 to end at $20 and 138 Student Living preferrence share lost $2.99 to $236.
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 the percentage year to date price movement 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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rose by 1,158.15 points to end at 350,650.61, the All Jamaican Composite Index advanced by 1,852.11 points to 398,830.98, the JSE Main Index jumped by a solid 1,041.96 points in ending at 341,829.27, while the Junior Market Index rallied by 22.69 points to 3,315.53 and the JSE USD Market Index rose a mere 0.12 points to finish at 264.25.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.25% preferred share fell $2.80 to close at $17, Jamaica Public Service 7% advanced by $5.43 to $43 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% skidded $2 to end at $105.
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 the percentage year to date price movement 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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 939.28 points to end at 349,492.46, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 2,540.17 points to 396,978.87, the JSE Main Index dropped by 1,038.69 points to 340,787.31, the Junior Market Index rallied 7.70 points to end at 3,292.84 and the JSE USD Market Index advanced 9.91 points to wrap up trading for the week at 264.13.
Trading ended in the preference segment, with Jamaica Public Service 9.5% falling $85 to close at $2,500, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% increased $17 to end at $1,147 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% popped $2 to finish at $107.
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 the percentage year to date price movement 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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined 67.53 points to 350,431.74, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 1,209.53 points to 399,519.04, the JSE Main Index lost 96.65 points to end at 341,826.00, the Junior Market Index rose 3.52 points to close at 3,285.14 and the JSE USD Market Index advanced 0.58 points to 254.22.
In trading in the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% dropped $6.40 to end at $37 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% increased $2 to $105.
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 the percentage year to date price movement 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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 3,095.57 points to 350,499.27, the All Jamaican Composite Index slipped by 1,472.60 points to end at 400,728.57, the JSE Main Index dipped 3,288.92 points to settle at 341,922.65, as the Junior Market Index climbed 7.29 points to end at 3,281.62 and the JSE USD Market Index sank 11.61 points to end at 253.64.
The preference segment, ended with Jamaica Public Service 9.5% rising $85 to $2,585 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% lost $4 to close at $103.
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 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 advanced 3,464.53 points to 353,594.84, the All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 5,105.57 points to finish at 402,201.17, the JSE Main Index climbed 3,752.16 points to end trading at 345,211.57, the Junior Market Index dropped 17.76 points to close at 3,274.33 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 4.47 points to end at 265.25.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% skidded $98 to end at $2,500, 138 Student Living preference share rose $27 in closing at $239 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% lost $9.87 to $1,130.
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 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 declined 796.95 points to end at 350,130.31, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 167.39 points to 397,095.60, the JSE Main Index shed 902.31 points to end at 341,459.41, the Junior Market Index rose 9.36 points to 3,292.09 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped by 0.12 points to 260.78.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 14.4 computed on 2026-27 earnings and 15.4 based on the 2025 earnings, excluding any major one-time income or expense. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the 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, with easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market.
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 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.