Grace remits most funds to JSE Main Market


GraceKennedy may not have traded the most shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market on Thursday, but what it lacked in terms of volume was made up for with the value of the day’s trades, pulling in nearly $14 million for the nearly half a million shares that were traded. Trading ended with the volume just slipping compared with Wednesday, with the value 45 percent more than on Wednesday. Market activity led to trading in 57 securities, down from 58 on Wednesday, with prices of 25 rising, 19 declining and 13 ending unchanged.

Market activity ended after an exchange of 23,242,113 shares at $165,216,260, compared with 24,281,054 stock units valued at $113,829,111 on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 407,756 units at an average of $2,898,531, compared with 418,639 stocks valued at $1,962,571 on the preceding day. For the month to date, trading ended with an average of 237,086 stock units for $2,981,881, compared with 227,847 shares at $2,986,392 on the previous day and May with an average of 328,145 stock units at $2,328,972.
Transjamaican Highway led trading with 9.65 million shares for 41.5 percent of total volume followed by Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund with 4.19 million stock units for 18 percent of the day’s trade, Sterling Investments closed with 2.80 million stocks for 12.1 percent of the volume traded and Wigton Energy with 1.28 million share for 5.5 percent of the number of shares traded. The All Jamaican Composite Index fell 264.02 points to 416,446.88, the JSE Main Index gained 102.42 points to close at 351,827.15 and the JSE Financial Index popped 0.45 points to 66.83. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows 12 stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and three with lower offers.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 15. 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 the market, Berger Paints lost 66 cents and ended at $5.14 with 2,311 shares clearing the market, Carreras shed $1.10 to close at $28 following trading of 496,408 units, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund popped $1.35 in closing at $43.75 after 648 shares changed hands. First Rock Real Estate advanced 44 cents to finish at $7.60 after a transfer of 1,708 stock units, Guardian Holdings rose $16.81 to $349 in switching 7,270 stocks, Kingston Wharves fell 70 cents to $34.80 following trading of 14,182 shares. Mayberry Group rallied 45 cents to $5.98 in an exchange of 16,593 units, Mayberry Jamaican Equities slipped 68 cents to $6.10 with investors swapping 1,500 stocks, NCB Financial increased $1 in closing at $61 with 221,084 stock units crossing the market. Pan Jamaica climbed $1.40 to close at $47.40 with a transfer of 372 shares, Proven Investments dipped 50 cents to finish at $11 with investors dealing in 35,016 stocks, Scotia Group gained 50 cents and ended at $58 with 8,063 units crossing the exchange. Seprod popped 50 cents to $79 in trading 4,060 stock units and Wisynco Group declined 50 cents and ended at $20 with 11,391 shares changing hands.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share climbed 49 cents to finish at $19.49 in an exchange of 28 units. Jamaica Public Service 9.5% rose 85 cents to close at $1,955 with investors trading 5 stocks, 138 Student Living preference share shed $7.99 in closing at $172.01 with 317 stock units passing through the market, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% dropped $6 to end at $104 as investors exchanged 11 shares and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% advanced 51 cents in closing at $106.50 with a mere one stock unit crossing the market.
Closing prices of stocks are those of the last transaction unless otherwise stated.

Trading picks up on Jamaica Stock Exchange 


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 moderate gains for the major indices of the Main Market, the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market. At the end of trading, the prices of 44 shares rose, 33 declined and 28 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 161.92 points to conclude trading at 358,105.68, the All Jamaican Composite Index skidded 264.02 points to end at 416,446.88, the JSE Main Index gained 102.42 points to settle at 351,827.15, the Junior Market Index popped 8.89 points to end at 3,024.77 and the JSE USD Market Index climbed 0.93 points to 233.68.
At the close of trading, 54,380,781 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 46,938,917 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $215.61 million, up from $125.5 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 155,612 shares for US$7,815 compared to 105,531 units at US$5,448 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 9.65 million shares followed by Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund with 4.19 million stocks and Sterling Investments with 2.80 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led with 15.32 million shares followed by Kintyre Holdings with 11.87 million stocks and EduFocal with 731,230 units.
In the preference share segment, 138 Student Living preference share dipped $7.99 to close at $172 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% fell $6 to $104.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings is 12.7 and 14.4 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where these apply. The PE ratio is one of the most utilised measures used in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s earnings per share.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts give investors regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates 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 close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in 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.

Mixed JSE Main Market trading


Mixed trading activity on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market ended with JMMB 9.5% preference share being the volume leader and accounting for 57 percent of all the shares traded on Wednesday. The volume of stocks traded increased by 136 percent, with 16 percent lower value compared to Tuesday, following trading in 58 securities compared with 61 on Tuesday, with prices of 15 rising, 24 declining and 19 ending unchanged.

The market closed with 24,281,054 shares trading worth $113,829,111 compared with 10,290,895 stock units at $135,163,331 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 418,639 shares for $1,962,571 in comparison with 168,703 stock units for a value of $2,215,792 on Tuesday. Trading for the month to date ended with an average of 227,847 stock units at $2,986,392, in comparison with 216,726 shares at $3,046,072 on the previous day and May, with an average of 328,145 stock units at $2,328,972.
JMMB 9.5% led trading with 13.74 million shares for 56.6 percent of total volume, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 3.68 million stocks for 15.2 percent of the day’s trade and QWI Investments with 2.51 million units for 10.3 percent of the day’s trade.
The All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 2,065.43 points to 416,710.90, the JSE Main Index shed 972.24 points to end at 351,724.73 and the JSE Financial Index dropped 0.43 points to end trading at 66.38. 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 15. ICInsider.com compiles the JSE Main and the USD Market PE ratios based on last traded prices and earnings forecasts for fiscial year ending around August 2026.
At the close of trading, Berger Paints rallied 71 cents to $5.80 following an exchange of 25,415 shares, Caribbean Cement rose 50 cents to $103 following trading of 6,947 units, Carreras fell 78 cents to finish at $29.10 with a transfer of 292,137 shares. Eppley Caribbean Property Fund lost $1.35 and ended at $42.40 with investors swapping 970 stock units, Massy Holdings advanced $1.50 to $73 with a transfer of 2,220 stocks, Mayberry Group slipped 45 cents in closing at $5.53 with investors dealing in 20,203 shares. NCB Financial rose $1.50 to $60 with 157,121 stock units crossing the market, Pan Jamaica dropped $1 and ended at $46 with investors trading 273,802 units, Sagicor Real Estate Fund gained 48 cents to $8.99 with 522 stocks crossing the exchange. Scotia Group shed 50 cents in closing at $57.50 in trading 64,133 shares, Seprod declined $1.49 to finish at $78.50 with 56,127 stocks crossing the market and Sygnus Real Estate Finance climbed 51 cents to $8 in an exchange of 845 units.

Closing prices of securities are those of the last transaction unless otherwise

Declines for JSE Main & Junior Market


Trading closed on Wednesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a lower value than on Tuesday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market, the Junior Market index declining and the JSE USD Market rising. At the end of trading, prices of 31 shares rose, 42 declined and 35 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index skidded 1,122.88 points to 357,943.76, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 2,065.43 points to end at 416,710.90, the JSE Main Index declined by 972.24 points to close at 351,724.73, the Junior Market Index dropped 26.87 points to finish trading at 3,015.88 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 2.96 points to settle at 232.75.
At the close of trading, 46,938,917 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 29,332,895 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $125.5 million, down from $145.55 million on the preceding day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 105,531 shares for US$5,448, down from, 472,335 units at US$28,952 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, JMMB 9.5% led with 13.74 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 3.68 million stocks and QWI Investments with 2.51 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 17.57 million shares, followed by Woodcats International with 1.10 million stocks and One Great Studio with 651,528 units.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings is 12.6 and 14.4 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from the earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most utilised measures used in valuing shares. It 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 making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates 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 close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in 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.

Trading jumps on JSE Main Market


Trading activity picked up on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market on Tuesday, with a 42 percent rise in the volume traded and a 56 percent jump in value, compared to Monday. Trading activity was helped by a million shares trade in Massy Holdings for $71.5 million, which contributed 53 percent to the market value. Trading ended with 61 securities changing hands on Tuesday and on Monday, with prices of 26 rising, 17 declining and 18 ending unchanged.

As trading climbed on Tuesday, the market closed with the trading of 10,290,895 shares with a value of $135,163,331 after increasing from 7,225,849 stocks at $86,689,047 on Monday. Trading ended with an average of 168,703 shares worth $2,215,792, up from 118,457 stock units at $1,421,132 on Monday, but lower than the month to date average of 216,726 units with a value of  $3,046,072 and 219,862 shares at $3,100,298 on Monday and in May with an average of 328,145 stock units at $2,328,972. Sagicor Select Financial Fund led trading with 2.74 million shares for 26.6 percent of total volume followed by Transjamaican Highway with 2.50 million stocks for 24.3 percent of the day’s trade, Wigton Energy closed with 1.52 million stock units for 14.7 percent of the volume traded and Massy Holdings with 1.0 million shares for 9.7 percent of market share. The All Jamaican Composite Index gained 2,571.51 points to wrap up trading at 418,776.33, the JSE Main Index rose 1,396.20 points to settle at 352,696.97 and the JSE Financial Index gained 0.58 points to finish at 66.81. 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 15. ICInsider.com compiles the JSE Main and the USD Market PE ratios based on the last traded prices and earnings forecasts for companies with the financial year ending around August 2026. At the close of trading, AS Bryden rose 99 cents to $24 after an exchange of 40 shares, Berger Paints shed 51 cents to end at $5.09 following trading of 7,624 stock units, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund lost 55 cents to finish at $43.75 after an exchange of 809 shares. General Accident advanced 59 cents and ended at $7.60 with 7,676 stock units changing hands, Guardian Holdings popped $7 to end at $332, with an exchange of 1,357 units, Kingston Wharves rallied 50 cents to close at $35.50 with investors trading 8,243 stocks. Massy Holdings slipped $2.37 to $71.50 with an exchange of 1,000,368 units, NCB Financial fell 45 cents to $58.50 with 30,075 shares crossing the market, Pan Jamaica increased $1.95 to $47 as investors exchanged 2,940 stock units. Proven Investments climbed $1 and ended at $11.50 with 215 shares clearing the market, Seprod gained $3.01 to end trading at $79.99 after investors traded 34,346 stocks, Stanley Motta skidded 47 cents to close at $5.63 following trading of 10,000 stock units and Wisynco Group dipped 55 cents to $20.41 with 32,994 units crossing the market.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% dropped $70 to end at $1,130, trading 200 shares and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% popped $12.99 in closing at $105.99, with a mere one stock passing through the market.
Closing prices of stocks are those of the last transaction unless otherwise stated.

Gains for JSE Main & Junior markets


Trading closed Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a notable rise in the volume and value of stocks exchanged, compared to Monday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market rising, with the Junior Market index joining in the rally, but the JSE USD Market slipped. At the end of trading, winning stocks overpowered losers nearly two to one with prices of 52 shares rising, 28 declining and 30 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 1,435.91 points to 359,066.64, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 2,571.51 points to close at 418,776.33, the JSE Main Index popped 1,396.20 points to wrap up trading at 352,696.97, the Junior Market Index rose 14.06 points to 3,042.75 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 2.05 points to conclude trading at 229.79.
At the close of trading, 29,332,895 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 19,118,830 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $145.55 million, up from $97.78 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 472,335 shares for US$28,952, up from 236,718 units at US$11,905 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Sagicor Select Financial Fund led trading with 2.74 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway, which ended with 2.50 million stocks and Wigton Energy, with 1.52 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 13.11 million shares, followed by Woodcats International with 2.02 million stocks and Stationery and Office Supplies with 1.16 million units.
In the preference share segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% fell $70 to finish at $1,130 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% rallied $12.99 and ended at $106.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 12.6 and 14.4 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where these apply. The PE ratio is one of the most utilised measures used in valuing shares. It 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 making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates 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 close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in 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.

Falling stocks pushed down JSE markets 


Trading closed Monday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a lower value than on Friday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market falling, the Junior Market and the JSE USD Market indices falling. At the end of trading the prices of 32 shares rose, 53 declined and 28 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined by 3,113.43 points to 357,630.73, the All Jamaican Composite Index lost 2,868.72 points to 416,204.82, the JSE Main Index dropped 3,242.18 points to close at  351,300.77, the Junior Market Index shed just 1.97 points to 3,028.69 and the JSE USD Market Index dropped 9.03 points to 231.84.
At the close of the market, 19,118,830 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 21,539,473 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $97.78 million, down from $183.11 million on the previous trading day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 236,718 shares for US$11,905 compared to 215,394 units at US$21,614 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 2.32 million shares followed, by Carreras with 1.50 million stock units and Wigton Energy with 954,011 units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 5.85 million shares, followed by Woodcats International with 1.63 million stocks and Dolla Financial with 1.42 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% climbed $8.60 to close at $39, 138 Student Living preference share popped $5 to $180 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% lost $12.99 to finish at $93.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, is compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, end at 12.5 and 14 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where these apply. The PE ratio is one of the most utilised measures used in valuing shares. It 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 making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates 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 close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in 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.

Seprod & Wharves big Main Market winners


Seprod and Kingston Wharves ended with the highest price gains, of nearly $2, on Monday, on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market, following trading in 61 securities, up from 60 on Friday. At the close of the market prices of 18 stocks closed higher, 32 declined and 11 ended unchanged. The volume of stocks traded declined 11 percent and the value dropped 47 percent from trading on Friday.

The market closed with trading of 7,225,849 shares for $86,689,047 after skidding from 8,140,109 stock units at $163,712,331 on Friday.
Trading ended with an average of 118,457 shares at $1,421,132 after a decline from 135,668 stock units at $2,728,539 on Friday. Trading for the month to date, ended with an average of 219,862 units for $3,100,298, down from 226,948 shares worth $3,217,629 on the previous trading day and May with an average of 328,145 stock units at $2,328,972.
On a day of low level of trading, Transjamaican Highway led trading with only 2.32 million shares for 32.1 percent of the total volume, followed by Carreras with 1.50 million units for 20.8 percent of the day’s trade after hitting an intraday 52 weeks high of $32 and Wigton Energy with 954,011 stocks for 13.2 percent of the volume traded.
The All Jamaican Composite Index skidded 2,868.72 points to close at 416,204.82, the JSE Main Index declined 3,242.18 points to 351,300.77 and the JSE Financial Index slipped 0.28 points to end at 66.23. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows 18 stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 14.9. ICInsider.com compiles the JSE Main and the USD Market PE ratios based on last traded prices and earnings that are forecasted for companies with the financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close of trading, AS Bryden dipped $1.79 to $23.01 following investors dealing in 201 shares, Caribbean Cement fell 50 cents to $102.50 with 7,811 stocks passing through the exchange, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund gained 45 cents to end at $44.30 with an exchange of 153 units. General Accident shed 95 cents in closing at $7.01 with 2,800 shares crossing the market, Guardian Holdings declined $15 and ended at $325 after a transfer of 3,950 stock units, Kingston Wharves popped $1.72 to finish at $35 with investors trading 4,668 shares. MPC Caribbean Clean Energy lost $7 and ended at an all-time low of $23 in an exchange of 65 units, 138 Student Living skidded 42 cents to a 52 weeks low of $2.39 with investors swapping 64,129 stocks, Pan Jamaica slipped $2.25 to finish at $45.05 after an exchange of 2,447 stock units. Sagicor Group increased 59 cents in closing at $39.49 following the trading of 22,342 shares, Scotia Group dropped 70 cents to $58 after an exchange of 17,340 units, Seprod climbed $1.98 to end at $76.98 with 1,093 stocks changing hands and Sygnus Real Estate Finance fell 51 cents to $7.49 with 19,123 stocks crossing the exchange.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% rose $8.60 to close at $39.20, with investors trading 100 shares, 138 Student Living preference share advanced $5 to finish at $180 with an exchange of just one unit, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% slipped 93 cents and ended at $110 with a transfer of 11 stocks and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% lost $12.99 and ended at $93, with an exchange of 2,500 stock units.
Prices of stocks trading are those of the last transaction unless otherwise stated.

Seprod & Wharves big Main Market winners

Seprod and Kingston Wharves ended with the highest price gains, of nearly $2, on Monday, on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market, following trading in 61 securities, up from 60 on Friday. At the close of the market prices of 18 stocks closed higher, 32 declined and 11 ended unchanged. The volume of stocks traded declined 11 percent and the value dropped 47 percent from trading on Friday.

The market closed with trading of 7,225,849 shares for $86,689,047 after skidding from 8,140,109 stock units at $163,712,331 on Friday.
Trading ended with an average of 118,457 shares at $1,421,132 after a decline from 135,668 stock units at $2,728,539 on Friday and month to date, an average of 219,862 units at $3,100,298, down from 226,948 shares at $3,217,629 on the previous trading day and May with an average of 328,145 stock units at $2,328,972.
On a day of low level of trading, Transjamaican Highway led trading with only 2.32 million shares for 32.1 percent of the total volume, followed by Carreras with 1.50 million units for 20.8 percent of the day’s trade after hitting an intraday 52 weeks high of $32 and Wigton Energy with 954,011 stocks for 13.2 percent of the volume traded.
The All Jamaican Composite Index skidded 2,868.72 points to close at 416,204.82, the JSE Main Index declined 3,242.18 points to 351,300.77 and the JSE Financial Index slipped 0.28 points to end at 66.23. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows 18 stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.

The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 14.9. 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 dipped $1.79 to close at $23.01 with investors dealing in 201 shares, Caribbean Cement fell 50 cents to $102.50 with 7,811 stocks clearing the market, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund gained 45 cents to end at $44.30 with an exchange of 153 units. General Accident shed 95 cents in closing at $7.01 with 2,800 shares crossing the market, Guardian Holdings declined $15 and ended at $325 after a transfer of 3,950 stock units, Kingston Wharves popped $1.72 to finish at $35 with investors trading 4,668 shares. MPC Caribbean Clean Energy lost $7 and ended at an all-time low of $23 in an exchange of 65 units, 138 Student Living skidded 42 cents to a 52 weeks low of $2.39 with investors swapping 64,129 stocks, Pan Jamaica slipped $2.25 to finish at $45.05 after an exchange of 2,447 stock units. Sagicor Group increased 59 cents in closing at $39.49 following the trading of 22,342 shares, Scotia Group dropped 70 cents to $58 after an exchange of 17,340 units, Seprod climbed $1.98 to end at $76.98 with 1,093 stocks changing hands and Sygnus Real Estate Finance fell 51 cents to $7.49 with 19,123 stock units crossing the exchange.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% rose $8.60 to close at $39.20, with investors trading 100 shares, 138 Student Living preference share advanced $5 to finish at $180 with an exchange of just one unit, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% slipped 93 cents and ended at $110 with a transfer of 11 stocks and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% lost $12.99 and ended at $93, with an exchange of 2,500 stock units.
Prices of stocks trading are those of the last transaction unless otherwise stated.

5 year high for Jamaica Main Market stocks


After nearly five years of declines, the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market seems positioned for a rebirth, with Jamaican stocks closing on Friday at a near 5 year high, with a 14.7 percent gain year to date, even as trading dropped 73 percent with a 87 percent lower value compared to Thursday. Trading ended after 60 securities changed hands, slipping from 59 on Thursday, with prices of 30 rising, 21 declining and nine ending unchanged, sending the market’s All Jamaican Composite Index to the highest level since August 15, 2022, when it closed at 419,448.06.

The market closed following trading of 8,140,109 shares with a value of $163,712,331, off from 30,058,965 stock units worth $1,238,526,471 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 135,668 shares at $2,728,539 after decreasing from 509,474 stock units at $20,991,974 on Thursday and month to date, an average of 226,948 stock units at $3,217,529, compared to 233,684 shares valued at $3,253,724 on the previous day and May with an average of 328,145 stock units at $2,328,972.
Wigton Energy led trading with 2.04 million shares for 25.2 percent of total volume, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 1.56 million units for 19.2 percent of the day’s trade and Caribbean Cement with 943,448 stocks for 11.6 percent of the volume traded.
The All Jamaican Composite Index rose 10,632.40 points to finish at 419,073.54, the JSE Main Index rallied 8,646.78 points to end at 354,542.95 and the JSE Financial Index rose 1.66 points to settle at 66.51. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows nine 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 14.3. 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, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund climbed $2.60 to finish at $43.85 in switching ownership of 150 shares, Guardian Holdings dropped $4 to $340 with investors trading 175 units, Jamaica Broilers fell 42 cents to $14.13 with 118,048 shares passing through the market. Jamaica Producers popped 48 cents in closing at $22.50 in an exchange of 12,530 stock units, Kingston Properties shed 90 cents to close at $10 with investors dealing in 5,644 stocks, Mayberry Group rallied 87 cents to $5.97 after an exchange of 9,564 units. NCB Financial lost $1.01 to $58.99 with 53,814 shares clearing the market, Sagicor Group rose 70 cents to finish at $38.90 with an exchange of 23,915 stock units, Sagicor Real Estate Fund advanced $1.22 to $8.30 after a transfer of 5,600 stocks. Salada Foods increased 45 cents in closing at $2.35 in an exchange of 112,681 shares, Seprod dipped $1.98 to $75, following trading in 8,252 stock units, Supreme Ventures gained 59 cents to close at $17.90 with a transfer of 636,275 stocks and Wisynco Group rose 90 cents to $20.90 with 26,843 units changing hands.
In the preference share segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share advanced $2.88 in closing at $19.20 after a transfer of just one share, 138 Student Living preference share skidded $25 to finish at $175 with 7 stock units crossing the market. Productive Business Solutions 10.5% popped $42 and ended at $1,200 with investors trading 173 stocks and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% increased $1.99 to end at $105.99 with 73 units crossing the market.
Prices of stocks trading are those of the last transaction unless otherwise stated.