Gains in all Jamaican stock markets


Trading closed Monday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the volume of stocks that were exchanged, with a lower value than on Friday, resulting in Main Market major indices falling, the Junior Market index rising and the JSE USD Market falling. At the end of trading the prices of 38 shares rose, 46 declined and 33 remained firm.

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.
At the close of trading, 19,766,523 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down slightly from 19,854,129 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $101.37 million, down from $114.65 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,046,928 shares for US$52,952 well below the 3,135,427 units at US$102,687 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 2.36 million shares followed by Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund with 1.35 million stocks and JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 with 1.17 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Jamaican Teas led with 2.46 million shares followed by Fosrich with 2.13 million stocks and Derrimon Trading with 1.62 million units.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% skidded $2 in closing at $1,138 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% gained $3.90 to $104.
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.
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 the ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and are, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within each 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.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart includes information that can be used in assisting in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals, while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors. 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.

Trading and prices fall on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Friday


All three markets of the Jamaica Stock Exchange closed lower on Friday, following a fall in the value and volume of stocks exchanged, compared to Thursday, as losing stocks beat out those that gained. At the end of trading, the prices of 35 shares rose, 37 declined and 30 remained firm.

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.
At the close of trading, just 19,854,129 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 58,012,814 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $114.65 million, down from $240.92 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 3,135,427 shares for US$102,687, well above the 59,756 units at US$12,538 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading in all markets, with 7.35 million shares, followed by Lasco Distributors with 2.74 million stocks and Lasco Manufacturing with 1.18 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led with 565,151 shares, followed by Kintyre Holdings with 554,064 stocks and RA Williams with 201,977 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% climbed $9.15 to $45, 138 Student Living preference share shed $37.27 to end at $217 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% increased $2 in closing at $103.
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.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals, while not being too far from the majority of investors. 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.

Transjamaican controls 78% of trading


Transjamaican Highway continues to dominate trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with 38 percent of the volume of stocks exchanged on Thursday, with a 78 percent surge in value from Wednesday, resulting in major indices of the Main Market ending with mildly mixed results, as the Junior Market index surged and the JSE USD Market fell. At the end of trading, the prices of 43 stocks rose, 33 declined and 27 remained firm.

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.
At the close of trading, 58,012,814 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 15,266,692 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $240.92 million, up from $135.28 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 59,756 shares for US$12,538, up from 50,243 units at US$4,303 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 22.29 million shares, followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 7.91 million stocks and Radio Jamaica with 1.70 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Indies Pharma led with 8.12 million shares, followed by Derrimon Trading with 2.19 million stocks and Fosrich with 2.0 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% dropped $6.30 to end at $36, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% rallied $299 to $2,599 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% rose $137.90 and ended at $1,140.
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.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not staying too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals, while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors. 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.

Trading drops on Jamaica Stock Exchange


The volume and value of stocks traded on the Jamaica Stock Exchange dropped on Wednesday from Tuesday, resulting in major indices of the Main Market rising, the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market index falling. At the end of trading, the prices of 28 shares rose, 42 declined and 34 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rose 1,836.20 points to finish at 329,177.26, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,469.38 points to settle at 369,140.69, the JSE Main Index rallied 1,986.83 points to 319,335.50, while the Junior Market Index slipped 9.17 points to settle at 3,323.16 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 2.48 points to conclude trading at 205.56.
At the close, 15,266,692 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 22,447,967 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $135.28 million, down from $161.22 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 50,243 shares for US$4,303 compared to 354,683 units at US$28,017 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 3.84 million shares, followed by Supreme Ventures with 1.49 million stocks and Pan Jamaica with 1.0 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 1.07 million shares, followed by RA Williams with 854,898 stocks and One Great Studio with 665,229 units.
In the preference segment, Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% shed $3.29 to end at $100.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.3 based on 2025-26 earnings and 16 incorporating the 2024 historical earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with updated information to help with 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.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart is a tool to assists in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals, while not being too far from the majority of investors. 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.

Rising stocks lead Jamaica Stock Exchange 


Trading closed on Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a big bounce in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a higher value than on Monday. Trading resulted in the major indices of the Main Market and the Junior Market index falling and the JSE USD Market rising. At the end of trading, prices of 49 stocks rose, 35 declined and 23 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index fell 1,253.03 points to wrap up trading at 327,341.06, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 660.75 points to end at 367,671.31, the JSE Main Index declined 1,153.08 points to finish at 317,348.67, the Junior Market Index slipped 21.08 points to settle at 3,332.33 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 2.61 points to 208.04.
At the end of trading on Tuesday, 22,447,967 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 14,136,447 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $161.22 million, up from $157.71 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 354,683 shares for US$28,017, compared to 61,580 units at US$21,533 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 4.02 million shares, followed by Supreme Ventures with 3.02 million stocks and 138 Student Living with 1.80 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Jamaican Teas led with 5.02 million shares, followed by RA Williams with 1.40 million stock units and Fosrich with 944,152 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share popped $5 in closing at $255.
The market’s PE ratio, a frequently used measure to value stocks, ended at 13.2 based on 2025-26 earnings and 15.8 based on the 2024 earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide regularly updated information to help with 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.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks that are close to the sector average and not deviating too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals, while also staying within the realm of the majority of investors. 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.

NCB makes a solid recovery


NCB Financial continues to make a B recovery, on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with the stock gaining $3 after closing at $47 on Monday, and is now up Bly by 71 percent from the recent low of $27.50 on August 4, helping drive the major indices of the Main Market higher, while the Junior Market index declined and the JSE USD Market popped higher. At the end of trading, the prices of 26 shares rose, 63 declined and 26 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 418.63 points higher to 328,594.09, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 743.81 points to end at 368,332.06, the JSE Main Index gained 541.83 points to settle at 318,501.75, the Junior Market Index lost 14.07 points to 3,353.41 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 0.58 points to 205.43.
Trading closed on Monday with a decline in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a lower value than on Friday, with 14,136,447 shares trading in all three markets, down from 34,173,098 units on Friday, resulting in the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $157.71 million, down from $200.62 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 61,580 shares for US$21,533 compared to 102,680 units at US$6,965 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 3.36 million shares, followed by Wisynco Group with 1.94 million stock units and QWI Investments with 1.16 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 681,240 shares, followed by Spur Tree Spices with 521,773 stock units and GWest Corporation with 470,430 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% sank $299 to $2,300, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% slipped $137.90 to end at $1,002 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% lost $4.90 in closing at $100.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.2 based on 2025-26 earnings and 15.9 based on 2024-25 historical earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other detailed daily charts provide regularly updated information to help with 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.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used to make rational decisions when investing in stocks that are close to the sector average, not deviating too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals, while also staying within the realm of the majority of investors. 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.

Trading drops on Jamaica Stock Exchange


Trading in Transjamaican Highway shares fell by just less than a half on Friday from Thursday’s level on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, resulting in a fall in the volume of stocks changing hands, with a lower value than on Thursday. At the close, the major indices of the Main Market rose, the Junior Market index declined and the JSE USD Market closed higher following a rise in prices of 54 shares, a decline of 30, while 27 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 1,073.19 points to finish at 328,175.46, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,663.64 points to conclude trading at 367,588.25, the JSE Main Index jumped by 1,284.45 points to 317,959.92, the Junior Market Index lost 21.97 points to settle at 3,367.48 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 1.08 points to 204.85.
At the close of trading, 34,173,098 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 58,489,635 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $200.62 million, down from $230.76 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 102,680 shares for US$6,965 compared to 654,501 units at US$127,810 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading on the market with 26.84 million shares, followed by Lasco Manufacturing with 1.36 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 444,580 units.
In Junior Market trading, Fosrich led with 663,250 shares, followed by Jamaican Teas with 462,380 stocks and MFS Capital Partners with 295,728 units.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share rose $1.39 in closing at $20 and Jamaica Public Service 7% declined $2.90 to $42.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.4 based on 2025-26 earnings per share and 16.1 based on 2024 historical earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
The PE 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.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not straying too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals, while not being too far from the majority of investors. 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.

Transjamaican pumps up JSE trading


The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Thursday, resulting in a sharp rise in the volume and value of stocks exchanged, compared to Wednesday, with Transjamaican Highway dominating trading with 85 percent of the day’s volume. Trading closed with the major indices of all markets declining. At the end of trading, the prices of 37 shares rose, 43 declined and 28 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined by 1,194.22 points to 327,102.27, the All Jamaican Composite Index slipped 160.90 points to finish at 365,924.61, the JSE Main Index shed 1,122.67 points to 316,675.47, the Junior Market Index lost 16.89 points to close at 3,389.45 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 0.69 points to conclude trading at 203.77.
At the close of trading, 58,489,635 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from just 10,394,061 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $230.76 million, up from $43.88 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 654,501 shares for US$127,810 compared to 991,036 units at US$40,146 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 49.68 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 1.33 million stocks and Kingston Wharves with 286,335 units.
In Junior Market trading, Fosrich led with 2.71 million shares, followed by Dolla Financial with 639,384 stocks and Fontana with 293,929 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share dropped $5 to close at $250.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.3 based on 2025-26 earnings and 16.1 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other, detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assits in decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all of the ordinary shares that are listed on 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.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals, while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors. 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.

Trading drops on Jamaica Stock Exchange


Trading closed Wednesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with fewer shares changing hands, with a lower value than on Tuesday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market rising moderately, the Junior Market index just slipping lower and the JSE USD Market inching marginally higher. At the end of trading, the prices of 33 shares rose, 39 declined and 32 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 145.27 points to conclude trading at 328,296.49, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,045.43 points to wrap up trading at 366,085.51, the JSE Main Index increased 157.76 points to settle at 317,798.14, the Junior Market Index slipped by just 0.81 points to 3,406.34 and the JSE USD Market Index edged 0.09 points up to 204.46.
At the close of the day’s trading, 10,394,061 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 11,984,502 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $43.88 million, down from $59.48 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 991,036 shares for US$40,146 compared to 99,949 units at US$34,172 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway was the leading traded stock with 4.09 million units, followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.0 million stocks and Radio Jamaica with 575,001 shares.
In Junior Market trading, Future Energy led with 509,675 shares, followed by Indies Pharma with 246,026 stocks and Derrimon Trading with 136,967 units.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 13.3 based on the 2025-26 earnings and 15.9 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other, more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated data to help in 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.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart is a useful guide in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not straying too far from it, unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals, while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors. 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.

JSE Main & Junior Markets drop


The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed Tuesday following a decline in the value and quantity of stocks traded, compared to Monday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market ending mixed, the Junior Market index declining and the JSE USD Market rising. At the end of trading, the prices of 41 shares rose, 35 declined and 31 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index shed 1,030.10 points to end at 328,151.22, the All Jamaican Composite Index gained 493.98 points to finish at 365,040.08, the JSE Main Index sank 837.41 points to 317,640.38, the Junior Market Index dropped 32.22 points to end at 3,407.15 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 1.13 points to 204.37.
At the close of trading, 11,984,502 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 17,244,927 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $59.48 million, down from $109.27 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 99,949 shares for US$34,172 compared to 142,485 units at US$29,278 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 5.46 million shares, followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 735,326 stocks and Radio Jamaica with 680,000 units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 449,794 shares, followed by One Great Studio with 401,057 stocks and Express Catering with 311,369 stock units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share dropped $78.50 and ended at $255.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.3 based on 2025-26 earnings and 15.9 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 and 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.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors. 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.