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JSE Main Market falls, Juniors rise

September 8, 2025 by IC Insider.com

The Jamaica Stock Exchange ended trading on Monday with a rise in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a greater value than on Friday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market declining, the Junior Market index rising and the JSE USD Market declining. At the end of trading, the prices of 34 shares rose, 50 declined and 22 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index shed 1,950.07 points to end at 329,181.32, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 2,630.31 points to 364,546.10, the JSE Main Index slipped 2,144.87 points to 318,477.79, while the Junior Market Index rallied 14.44 points to 3,439.37 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 1.25 points to 203.24.
At the close of the market, 16,034,779 shares were traded in all three markets, up from 13,694,070 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $86.35 million, up from $66.59 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 142,485 shares for US$29,278 compared to 234,618 units at US$22,007 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 5.39 million shares, followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.14 million stocks and Radio Jamaica with 1.01 million stock units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 1.97 million shares, followed by Dolla Financial with 463,498 stocks and Mailpac Group with 288,371 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% increased $1.65 to finish at $45 and 138 Student Living preference share climbed $93.50 and ended at $334.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.6 based on 2025-26 earnings and 16.2 based on 2024-25 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE chart and other detailed daily charts provide investors with updated data to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all the ordinary shares that are 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 staying 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.

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Gains for the Jamaica Stock Exchange

September 5, 2025 by IC Insider.com

The Jamaica Stock Exchange recorded gains following a rise in the volume and value of stocks traded compared to Thursday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market, the Junior Market and the JSE USD Market rising. At the end of trading, the prices of 34 shares rose, 41 declined and 31 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index increased 1,362.05 points to 331,131.39, the All Jamaican Composite Index gained 2,464.41 points to finish at 367,176.41, the JSE Main Index rallied 1,256.26 points to end at 320,622.66, the Junior Market Index increased 22.52 points to finish at 3,424.93 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 1.55 points to end at 204.49.
At the close of trading, 13,694,070 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 8,965,784 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $66.59 million, up from $35.71 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 234,618 shares for US$22,007 compared to 1,092,929 units at US$65,621 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 4.23 million shares, followed by Salada Foods with 1.55 million stock units and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.27 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led with 1.13 million shares, followed by Derrimon Trading with 240,730 stock units and One Great Studio with 221,986 units.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.4 based on 2025-26 earnings and 16.1, based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide regularly updated data to help in decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all the ordinary shares 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 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.

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Trading dives on Jamaica Stock Exchange

September 4, 2025 by IC Insider.com

Trading closed Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the volume and value of stocks switching owners from Wednesday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market rose, the Junior Market index fell and the JSE USD Market index just popped higher. At the end of trading, the prices of 43 shares rose, 33 declined and 30 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rose 1,826.66 points to wrap up trading at 329,769.34, the All Jamaican Composite Index dipped 411.34 points to end at 364,712.00, while the JSE Main Index rose 1,950.74 points to settle at 319,366.40, the Junior Market Index dropped by 5.65 points to 3,402.41 and the JSE USD Market Index increased 0.23 points to 202.94.
At the close, 8,965,784 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 20,061,863 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to a mere $35.71 million, down from $83.38 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,092,929 shares for US$65,621, up from a mere 203,548 units at US$5,046 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 1.50 million shares, followed by Sterling Investments with 967,647 stocks and Wigton Energy with 598,612 units.
Junior Market trading was very thin, with Fosrich leading trading with 834,417 shares, followed by Derrimon Trading with 325,218 stocks and Dolla Financial with 200,500 units.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.75% preference share gained $1.65 to close at $21.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.8 based on 2025-26 earnings and .16 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help 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 rational investment 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 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.

Jamaica Stock Exchange markets slip

September 3, 2025 by IC Insider.com

Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Wednesday with a decline in the volume of stocks exchanged, but with a greater value than on Tuesday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market declining, along with the Junior Market and the JSE USD Market indices falling. At the end of trading, the prices of 36 shares rose, 39 declined and 24 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped by 964.70 points to 327,942.68, the All Jamaican Composite Index lost 1,192.33 points to end at 365,123.34, while the JSE Main Index sank 989.06 points to end trading at 317,415.66, the Junior Market Index slipped 2.57 points to 3,408.06 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped by just 0.58 points to 202.71.
At the close of trading, 20,061,863 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 21,684,352 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $83.38 million, up from $65.46 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 203,548 shares for US$5,046 well below the 7,320,894 units that traded at US$182,827 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 14.13 million shares, followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.0 million stocks and Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund with 580,185 units.
In Junior Market trading, Jetcon Corporation led with 533,448 shares, followed by RA Williams with 378,675 stocks and Future Energy with 277,508 units.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used 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 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 reflects 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.

Mixed Tuesday trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange

September 2, 2025 by IC Insider.com

Trading ended with mixed results at the close of the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Tuesday, with a near doubling in the volume of stocks exchanged, with marginal gains in value. At the end of trading, the major indices of the Main Market declined, while the Junior and JSE USD markets rallied, with prices of 45 shares rising, 43 declining and 22 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index shed 864.72 points to finish at 328,907.38, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 1,018.92 points to 366,315.67, the JSE Main Index dropped 1,021.00 points to 318,404.72, the Junior Market Index rose 15.83 points to end at 3,410.63 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied just 0.04 points to end at 203.29.
At the close of trading on Tuesday, a total of 21,684,352 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from just 11,033,090 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $65.46 million, up from only $50.89 million on the previous day, while the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 7,320,894 shares for US$182,827 well over the 126,779 units at US$11,408 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 3.60 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 2.54 million stocks and Lasco Manufacturing with 2.02 million units.
In Junior Market trading, One Great Studio led with 1.01 million shares, followed by RA Williams with 503,663 stocks and Fosrich with 247,628 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% rose $3 to close at $43 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% advanced $3.90 to $104.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.2 based on 2025-26 earnings compared with 16 using the 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 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. Buying stocks when the prices are close to the average will protect against overpaying 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 displays daily stock price changes and percentage year to date price movements 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 charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

Jamaica stocks fall into September

September 1, 2025 by IC Insider.com

The Jamaica Stock Exchange began trading on a new month on Monday, with a decline in the value and volume of stocks exchanged, resulting in a lower value than on the previous trading day. The major indices of all three markets declined. At the close, prices for 27 shares rose, with Guardian Holdings jumping $60, while 53 shares declined and 26 remained unchanged.

AS Bryden fell $6.20, Seprod was down $4.93, while Caribbean Cement and PanJamaica declined by $3 each. At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped by 1,455.65 points to 329,772.10, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 1,984.20 points to wrap up trading at 367,334.59, the JSE Main Index shed 1,432.09 points to finish at 319,425.72, the Junior Market Index skidded 12.00 points to end at 3,394.80 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 5.58 points to end at 203.25.
At the close of trading, 11,011,909 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 54,496,247 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $50.85 million, down from $179.91 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 126,779 shares for US$11,408 compared to 3,052,858 units at US$79,166 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 4.38 million shares, followed by Radio Jamaica with 460,760 stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 397,374 units.
In Junior Market trading, Fosrich led with 970,614 shares, followed by GWest Corporation with 443,229 stocks and Kintyre Holdings with 308,555 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preferred share declined $2.15 to close at $240, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% jumped $55 to $1,140 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% sank $3.90 to finish at $100.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, is 13.3 based on 2025-26 earnings and 16.1 using 2024 earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart, along with the more detailed daily charts, provides investors with regularly updated information to aid in informed 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 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 deviating too far from the majority of investors. Buying when the stock price is close to the average prevents overpaying.
The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also displays 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.

Big gains for the Jamaica Stock Exchange

August 29, 2025 by IC Insider.com

Trading closed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Friday with the JSE Combined Market Index surging 4,596.49 points to 331,227.75, the All Jamaican Composite Index jumped 5,926.89 points to 369,318.79, the JSE Main Index climbed 4,710.76 points to settle at 320,857.81, while the Junior Market Index rose just 12.46 points to 3,406.80 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 5.15 points to 208.83, with the prices of 51 shares rose, 35 declined and 19 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 4,596.49 points to conclude trading at 331,227.75, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 5,926.89 points to end at 369,318.79, the JSE Main Index climbed 4,710.76 points to settle at 320,857.81, the Junior Market Index climbed 12.46 points to 3,406.80 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 5.15 points to wrap up trading at 208.83.
At the close of trading, 48,270,848 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 40,825,894 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $169.08 million, down from $202.14 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 3,052,858 shares for US$79,166 compared to 97,198 units at US$6,151 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led with 8.27 million shares, followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 4.0 million stocks and Radio Jamaica with 2.73 million units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 6.57 million shares, followed by Derrimon Trading with 4.39 million stocks and Honey Bun with 3.61 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% sank $3 and ended at $40, 138 Student Living preference share rallied $2.15 to $242 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% skidded $15 to finish at $1,085.
The market’s PE ratio, the most widely used measure for valuing stocks, ended at 13.5 based on 2025-26 earnings and 16.2 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 that are 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 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 climbs on Jamaica Stock Exchange

August 28, 2025 by IC Insider.com

All three markets of the Jamaica Stock Exchange rose on Thursday, following a rise in the value and volume of stocks that changed hands, compared to Wednesday. Trading closed with an exchange of 40,825,894 shares in all markets, up from 24,712,783 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $202.14 million, up from $103.94 million previously. At the end of trading, prices of 34 shares rose, 44 declined and 27 remained firm.

At the close of trading, the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 97,198 shares for US$6,151 compared with 98,617 units at US$2,913 on Wednesday.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 603.17 points to end at 326,631.26, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped by 709.73 points to 363,391.90, the JSE Main Index rose by 420.73 points to 316,147.05, the Junior Market Index rose 28.26 points to 3,394.34 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 1.70 points to end at 203.68.
In Main Market activity, Sagicor Select Financial Fund led trading with 6.01 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 4.03 million units and Wigton Energy with 4.0 million stock units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 5.0 million shares, followed by Fosrich with 4.64 million units and Stationery and Office Supplies with 2.77 million stock units.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% sank $30.91 to end at $1,100.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 13.2 that is based on 2025-26 earnings and 16.1 based on 2024 historical earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other daily charts, with additional data that provide investors with information that is regularly updated to help in decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and are 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.

JSE Main & Junior markets rise, USD slips

August 27, 2025 by IC Insider.com

Trading closed on Wednesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the volume of stocks that were exchanged, with a lower value than on Tuesday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market and the Junior Market index rising, with the JSE USD Market falling. At the end of trading, the prices of 44 shares rose, 36 declined and 27 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 556.11 points to finish trading at 326,028.09, the All Jamaican Composite Index gained 645.91 points to settle at 362,682.17, the JSE Main Index increased 432.44 points to 315,726.32, the Junior Market Index popped 20.05 points to finish at 3,366.08 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 0.24 points to finish at 201.98.
At the close of trading, 24,712,783 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 23,864,046 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $103.94 million, down from $127 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 98,617 shares for US$2,913, down sharply from 844,825 units at US$48,855 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 4.88 million shares, followed by JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 with 4.03 million stocks and Transjamaican Highway with 1.82 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Fosrich led with 5.41 million shares, followed by Regency Petroleum with 1.14 million stocks and Spur Tree Spices with 821,949 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share popped $2.31 to close at $240, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% climbed $1.91 to $1,131, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% fell $3.05 to end at $105 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% shed $1.80 in closing at $104.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 13.2 based on 2025-26 earnings and 16.3 based on 2024 historical earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help with decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all the ordinary shares that are listed on Jamaica Stock Exchange and are 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 as an aid 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.

Guardian surged $45 on Jamaica Stock Exchange

August 26, 2025 by IC Insider.com

Guardian Holdings jumped $45 to $390 after a healthy volume of the company’s stocks was traded at the close of the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Tuesday. Trading ended with a sharp fall in the volume of stocks exchanged, having a greater value than on Monday, and resulting in the major indices of the Main Market rose, along with the JSE USD Market, as the Junior Market index dropped. At the end of trading, the prices of 28 shares rose, 42 declined and 40 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index increased 1,083.74 points to end at 325,471.98, the All Jamaican Composite Index slipped 216.40 points to end at 362,036.26, the JSE Main Index increased by 1,524.60 points to 315,293.88, the Junior Market Index shed 52.88 points to finish at 3,346.03 and the JSE USD Market Index advanced 8.01 points to conclude trading at 202.22.
At the close of the market, 23,864,046 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 51,487,051 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $127 million, up from $116 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 844,825 shares for US$48,855 compared to 28,260,743 units at US$652,562 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 8.62 million shares, followed by Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund with 1.56 million stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.51 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Fosrich led with 2.21 million shares, followed by Spur Tree Spices with 1.15 million stocks and Dolla Financial with 1.01 million units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share shed $41.94 to $238 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% popped $4 to finish at $1,129.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.1 based on 2025-26 earnings and a PE of 16.1 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, 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 provides information that helps 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.