The Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market closed out trading n Monday, with 169 percent jump in the volume traded accompanied by a 69 percent rise in value compared to Friday following million unit trades in Transjamaican Highway, Wigton Energy and Lasco Distributors. At the close trading ended with action in 61 securities up from 55 on Friday, with prices of 22 rising, 20 declining and 19 ending unchanged.
The market closed with trading of 14,693,883 shares at $104,103,624, with a jump from 5,456,609 stocks at $61,470,982 on Friday.
Trading averaged 240,883 shares at $1,706,617 compared to 99,211 stock units at $1,117,654 on Friday and month to date, an average of 205,018 stock units at $1,581,181, following a modest increase from 198,785 shares at $1,559,382 on the previous day and April with an average of 342,509 stock units at $2,726,829.
Transjamaican Highway led trading with 4.90 million shares for 33.4 percent of total volume, followed by Wigton Energy with 3.26 million stocks, with 22.2 percent of the day’s trade and Lasco Distributors with 3.16 million units for 21.5 percent of the overall trade.
The All Jamaican Composite Index increased 618.58 points to finish at 410,032.75, the JSE Main Index fell 972.24 points to end at 348,023.10 and the JSE Financial Index dipped 0.22 points to64.85. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows 14 stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 19.9. ICInsider.com compiles the JSE Main and the USD Market PE ratios based on last traded prices and earnings forecasts for companies with the financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close of trading, AS Bryden sank $2.76 and ended at $26.01 with investors dealing in 7 shares, Caribbean Cement declined $2.50 to $103 trading 14,723 stock units, Eppley slid 48 cents to end at $35.52 with an exchange of 1,840 shares. Guardian Holdings dropped $18.75 in closing at $330 with 8,012 stocks crossing the market, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy gained $1.35 to finish at $36.85 with investors swapping 270 units,
Scotia Group rose 52 cents to close at $53 in an exchange of 144,313 shares and Seprod fell $1.48 to $81.51 with 762 units crossing the market.
In the preference share segment, Eppley 7.75% preference share lost 49 cents to close at $20 in trading 110 stocks, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% rallied $11 to finish at $2,400 after an exchange of a mere one stock unit. JMMB Group 7.15% – 2028 dipped 40 cents and ended at $2.65 after trading of 4,000 shares and 138 Student Living preference share increased $11 to end at $216 in an exchange of 47 stock units.
Prices of stocks traded are those for the last transaction unless otherwise stated.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dipped 1,013.77 points to 355,189.51, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 618.58 points to end at 410,032.75, the JSE Main Index fell 972.24 points to 348,023.10, the Junior Market Index sank 11.72 points to 3,124.75 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped by 0.54 points to 263.86.
In the preference share segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% rose $11 to close at $2,400 and 138 Student Living preference share popped $11 to finish at $216.
The market closed with 5,456,609 shares changing hands valued at $61,470,982 after trading tumbled from 10,802,361 stocks valued at $207,181,556 on Thursday.
The All Jamaican Composite Index gained 972.17 points to close trading at 409,414.17, the JSE Main Index rallied 2,214.79 points to 348,995.34 and the JSE Financial Index popped 0.71 points to end at 65.07.
General Accident increased 51 cents to finish at $6.25 with just one share clearing the market, GraceKennedy dipped 60 cents to end at $70.40 in an exchange of 230,769 stock units, Guardian Holdings fell $1.25 to $348.75 with the trading of 377 shares. Jamaica Stock Exchange shares popped 44 cents to close at $12.04 after an exchange of 2,964 stock units, Lasco Manufacturing gained 40 cents to finish at $6.70 with 9,466 stocks crossing the market and Wisynco Group declined 68 cents and ended at $20.31 in an exchange of 62,273 stock units.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 1,942.59 points to finish at 356,203.28, the All Jamaican Composite Index increased by 972.17 points to 409,414.17, the JSE Main Index rose 2,214.79 points to 348,995.34, the Junior Market Index slipped by 24.23 points to end at 3,136.47 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 1.43 points to end at 264.40.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.5. 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 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.
The market closed with 10,802,361 shares trading worth $207,181,556 after an increase from 10,911,504 stock units valued at $53,980,489 on Wednesday.
At the close of trading, Barita Investments rallied $1 to close at $69 with trading of 14,891 shares, Caribbean Producers sank 50 cents to $5.50 after an exchange of 23,876 stock units, Eppley popped 60 cents to $36 with investors exchanging 8,037 shares. with Eppley Caribbean Property Fund rallying by 97 cents in closing at $45.97 after an exchange of 120 stock units, General Accident dropped 51 cents to finish at $5.74 with investors swapping 1,736 stocks, Guardian Holdings rose $21.43 to close at $350 in an exchange of 10,123 units. Margaritaville fell $1.02 to $10.38 with traders dealing in 258 shares, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy sank $2.50 to end at $35.50 with 3,215 stock units changing hands, Proven Investments slipped 80 cents to $11 following trading in 2,736 stocks. Sagicor Real Estate Fund lost $1.39 and ended at $9.91 with an exchange of 47,589 shares,
Scotia Group gained 76 cents to close at $52.76 with 3,791 stock units crossing the market, Seprod advanced 81 cents to finish at $82.99 in trading 1,854 units and Supreme Ventures skidded 55 cents and ended at $16.15 after a transfer of 68,683 stocks.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index sank 2,438.63 points to finish at 354,260.69, the All Jamaican Composite Index skidded by 2,905.87 points to 408,442.00, the JSE Main Index declined 2,656.27 points to 346,780.55, the Junior Market Index rose 13.96 points to end at 3,160.70 while the JSE USD Market Index rallied by 1.52 points to close at 265.83.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.3. 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 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 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.
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, 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.
The market closed with 10,911,504 shares trading for $53,980,489 after climbing from 6,059,984 stock units at $59,541,759 on Tuesday.
At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows 14 stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and three with lower offers.
Jamaica Stock Exchange slipped 45 cents and ended at $11.60 after an exchange of 6,198 stocks and Lasco Manufacturing sank 51 cents to $6.30 in trading 19,867 stocks.
The market closed following trading of 6,059,984 shares at $59,541,759 compared to 5,898,243 stock units at $42,246,380 on Monday.
The All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 1,365.04 points to finish at 412,648.76, the JSE Main Index climbed 1,903.10 points to 349,681.04 and the JSE Financial Index advanced 0.20 points to 64.89. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows six stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
Jamaica Producers sank $2.25 and ended at $22.75, with 15,461 stock units clearing the market, Massy Holdings rose $2 to end at $74, after trading of 1,921 shares. MPC Caribbean Clean Energy rallied $1 to $38 and closed with an exchange of 32 units, Sagicor Real Estate Fund gained 40 cents in closing at $11.30 with 1,877 stocks changing hands and Supreme Ventures advanced 55 cents and ended at $16.80 with 1,452,156 stock units crossing the market.
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 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.