Berger Paints heads Main Market ICTOP10

October 18, 2026 by

The JSE Main Market index fell this week, after closing on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 380,173.09, down 5,859.94 points, or 1.52 percent, from the previous week’s close of 386,033.03. First Rock Real Estate Investments led the winners with a gain of 22.6 percent, followed by Salada Foods with a rise of 16.03 percent, Sagicor Real Estate Fund, the biggest loser, shed 11.68 percent.
Looking ahead, ICInsider.com TOP10, forecast solid potential gains ahead over the next twelve months for Main Market stocks, led by Berger Paints, that is projected to rise 637 percent, with Margaritaville next at 524 percent and Sygnus Capital Investments is third at 490 percent. JMMB Group is projected to gain 459 percent, QWI Investments is forecast to rise by 400 percent, and Jamaica Broilers Group whose price is expected to recover from the huge collapse earlier this year to deliver gains of 383 percent over the next twelve months. Of note, QWI Investments posted a gain of 6.67 percent this this past week, following increased investors’ interest since reporting a healthy profit in the 2026 fiscal year.
The top five winners for the week were led by First Rock Real Estate Investments, which advanced 22.6 percent. Salada Foods climbed by 16.03 percent and Eppley rose 12.65 percent. Victoria Mutual Investments climbed 8.82 percent, while A.S. Bryden & Sons Holdings added 7.22 percent. On the other side, Sagicor Real Estate X Fund declined 11.68 percent to lead the top five losers. Palace Amusement Company fell 8 percent, Kingston Properties lost 7.69 percent, Quantas Advantage declined by 6.88 percent and GraceKennedy slipped by 5.5 percent.
Stocks in both the Main and Junior markets have been responding positively to strong gains in profits for the year so far, no results are expected for Main Market stocks as such not much is expected in price movements this coming week.

 

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Moderate gains for the JSE Main Market

October 16, 2026 by
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market ended Friday. The volume of stocks exchanged rose moderately over Thursday, with a 20 percent lower value, following the exchange of 57 securities compared with 56 on Thursday, with prices of 21 rising, 20 declining and 16 ending unchanged.

The market closed with 8,684,104 shares trading worth $82,887,921, compared to 8,427,058 stock units at $103,412,472 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 152,353 shares at $1,454,174 in contrast with 150,483 stock units at $1,846,651 on Thursday.
An average of 251,712 shares, was traded at $2,681,438 for the month to date compared with 260,425 shares at $2,789,060 on the previous day, and well below the average of 1,710,130 stock units at $16,217,430 in September.
Transjamaican Highway led trading with 6.59 million shares for 75.9 percent of total volume, followed by Wigton Energy, with 812,917 units for 9.4 percent of the day’s trade and Carreras with 210,402 stocks for 2.4 percent of the volume traded.
The All Jamaican Composite Index rose 493.78 points to trading at 455,656.10, the JSE Main Index popped 1,027.18 points to 380,173.09 and the JSE Financial Index gained 0.52 points to finish at 75.43. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows five stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and three with lower offers.
The Main Market ended an average PE Ratio of 15.9. ICInsider.com compiles the JSE Main Market PE ratios that are derived by dividing the last traded stock price by earnings per share for companies with fiscal years ending around August 2027.
At the close, AS Bryden increased $1.39 in closing at $18.70 in an exchange of 36,255 stock units, Barita Investments declined by 56 cents to end at $74.14, with 5,393 shares passing through the market, Caribbean Cement popped 85 cents to close at $114.85 after trading of 3,569 units. Eppley Caribbean Property Fund shed 75 cents and ended at $40.25 with 474 stocks changing hands, Guardian Holdings dipped by $2.98 to finish at $374.94, with 150 units crossing the exchange, Jamaica Broilers gained 48 cents to end at $14.48 with investors dealing in 132,101 shares. Jamaica Stock Exchange dipped 30 cents to end at $9.35 in an exchange of 12,228 units, JMMB Group climbed 30 cents to finish at $17.90 in trading 142,934 stock units, Mayberry Group lost 31 cents and ended at $5.10 with 22,630 shares clearing the market, tNCB Financial fell $1 to finish at $73 in an exchange of 45,724 stock units, Sagicor Real Estate Fund lost $1.10 to close at $8.39 with investors trading 10,966 stocks and Scotia Group rose $1.45 in closing at $71.50 after a transfer of 4,310 shares.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% skidded $50 to end at $1,150 as investors exchanged 3 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction.

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JSE Main & Junior Market rise, USD slips

October 16, 2026 by
 Trading closed Friday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with a fall in the volume of stocks traded, at a lower value than on Thursday. Trading closed with the major indices of the Main Market and the Junior Market rising, while the JSE USD Market declined. At the end of trading, 38 shares rose, 33 declined and 32 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed by 1,218.72 points to close at 385,971.08, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 493.78 points to end at 455,656.10, the JSE Main Index gained 1,027.18 points to finish at 380,173.09, the Junior Market Index rallied 32.97 points to settle at 3,130.89 and the JSE USD Market Index skidded by 0.68 points to conclude trading at 275.17.
At the close of trading, 13,007,916 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 17,831,659 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to just $92.97 million, down from $121.61 million previously. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 123,887 shares for US$7,308 compared to 403,181 units at US$25,918 on Thursday.
In Main Market activities, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 6.59 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 812,917 stocks and Carreras with 210,402 units.
In Junior Market trading, no company traded a million shares. RA Williams led with 905,109 shares, followed by Dolla Financial with 405,177 stocks and Caribbean Cream with 358,925 units.
In Main Market ordinary share trading, Scotia Group gained $1.45 and ended at $71.50, AS Bryden increased $1.39 to close at $18.70, Caribbean Cement popped 85 cents to close at $114.85, Jamaica Broilers climbed 48 cents to finish at $14.48 and Sygnus Real Estate Finance rose 39 cents to close at $7.90. Among the top losers, Guardian Holdings slipped $2.98 to end at $374.94, Sagicor Real Estate Fund lost $1.10 in closing at $8.39, NCB Financial declined by $1 to close at $73.00, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund shed 75 cents and ended at $40.25 and Barita Investments dipped 56 cents to finish at $74.14.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% lost $50 to finish at $1,150.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Access Financial rallied $1.87 to finish at $20.98, Caribbean Cream advanced 55 cents and ended at 52 weeks closing high of $3.85, Jamaican Teas rose 19 cents in closing at $2.19, Dolla Financial climbed 16 cents to close at $3.68, Paramount Trading increased 14 cents to end at $1.04 and Everything Fresh climbed 14 cents and ended at $1.85. Among the top losers, Regency Petroleum skidded by 13 cents to finish at $4.05, Limners and Bards fell 10 cents and ended at 98 cents, Future Energy dipped by 8 cents to close at $3.60, Image Plus lost 5 cents to end at $1.75 and Lasco Financial dipped 5 cents in closing at $1.50.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.5 and 17.2 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by 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.

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JSE Main & Junior Markets rise, USD falls

October 15, 2026 by
Trading closed Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the volume of stocks passing through the market, with a lower value than on Wednesday. Trading closed with the major indices of the Main Market and the Junior Market rising and the JSE USD Market falling. At the end of trading the prices of 36 shares rose, 43 declined and 29 remained firm.

At the end of market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 1,107.60 points to close at 384,752.36, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 2,779.94 points to 455,162.32, the JSE Main Index popped by 1,121.64 points to 379,145.91, the Junior Market Index inched 4.90 points higher to settle at 3,097.92 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 0.55 points to finish at 275.85.
At the end of trading, 17,831,659 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 42,578,666 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $121.61 million, down from $350.76 million on the preceding day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 403,181 shares for US$25,918 compared to 299,786 units at US$17,915 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 2.75 million shares, followed by JMMB 9.5% with 1.08 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 794,603 units.
In Junior Market trading, Jamaican Teas led with 3.94 million shares, followed by Image Plus with 1.56 million stocks and Express Catering with 1.07 million units.
In Main Market ordinary share trading, Guardian Holdings rose $7.92 to end at $377.92, Eppley rallied $3.43 to close at $32.50, NCB Financial climbed $3 to $74, First Rock Real Estate gained $1.66 and ended at $8.96 and Pan Jamaica increased 80 cents to close at $45.80. Among the top losers, Scotia Group lost $1.45 in closing at $70.05, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund skidded by 87 cents to finish at $41.00, Kingston Properties dropped 75 cents and ended at $12.00, JMMB Group declined by 41 cents to $17.60 and Berger Paints shed 40 cents to end at $5.35.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Cargo Handlers advanced 50 cents to end at $15.50, Jetcon Corporation rallied by 29 cents to close at a 52 weeks high of $5.18, Everything Fresh popped 13 cents to $1.71, Regency Petroleum rose by 12 cents to $4.18 and Express Catering gained 10 cents to close at $2.99. Among the losers, Jamaican Teas fell by 16 cents and ended at $2.00, Caribbean Cream dipped 15 cents to $3.30, Paramount Trading slipped 15 cents to close at 90 cents, CAC 2000 fell 12 cents to end at $1.03 and AMG Packaging lost 10 cents to finish at $1.72.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.5 and 17.2 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by 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.

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Stanley Motta tops Main Market trading

October 14, 2026 by
Trading jumped on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market on Wednesday, with Stanley Motta accounting for 20 million shares, helping to push the volume of stocks traded surging 86 on Tuesday, with prices of 21 rising, 24 declining and 16 ending unchanged.

The market closed with 37,327,357 shares trading with a market value of $341,399,968, compared with 20,075,573 units at $216,289,202 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 611,924 shares at $5,596,721, rising from 329,108 stocks at $3,545,725 on Tuesday. Trading month to date ended with an average of 270,790 stock units for $2,877,907, slightly up from 231,749 shares at $2,566,748 on the previous day, and well below an average of 1,710,130 stock units at $16,217,430 in September.
Stanley Motta led trading with 20.01 million shares for 53.6 percent of total volume, followed by Transjamaican Highway, with 11.23 million stocks for 30.1 percent of the day’s trade, Wigton Energy closed with 2.64 million shares for 7.1 percent of the volume traded and Jamaica Producers with 1.01 million units for 2.7 percent of market share.
The All Jamaican Composite Index dived 5,130.22 points to close at 452,382.38, the JSE Main Index dropped by 4,344.70 points to finish at 378,024.27 and the JSE Financial Index fell 0.78 points to 74.88. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows 10 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 15.9. ICInsider.com compiles the JSE Main Market PE ratios. These are derived by dividing the last traded stock price by earnings per share for companies with fiscal years ending around August 2027.
At the close of a day of increased trades, AS Bryden dipped $1.97 to end at $17.02 after 16,165 stock units were exchanged, Caribbean Cement increased 68 cents to close at $113.68, with 1,091 shares changing hands, Caribbean Producers climbed 40 cents to close at $7.46 in an exchange of 6,887 stocks. GraceKennedy lost $4.80 to end at $85, with 161,158 units clearing the market, Guardian Holdings shed $5 to finish at $370 with an exchange of 31 shares, NCB Financial fell $1 and ended at $71 after 81,965 units passed through the market. Pan Jamaica dropped 90 cents to close at $45, with 2,028 stocks crossing the exchange, Proven Investments skidded by 54 cents to finish at $9.40 after trading of 13,091 stock units, Scotia Group rose $1.50 in closing at $71.50 in an exchange of 381,622 shares and Seprod rallied $1.94 to end at $79.96 with investors swapping 25,076 stocks.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.75% preference share popped 89 cents in closing at $19.90 with a transfer of 10 units, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% slipped $100 and ended at $2,100 with an exchange of just 2 stock units. 138 Student Living preference share declined by $14.29 to finish at $215 with investors trading 8 shares and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% gained $50 to end at $1,200 after a transfer of just 1 stock.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction.

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Stanley Motta leads JSE trading

October 14, 2026 by
In an uncharacteristic move, Stanley Motta led trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with 20.01 million shares on Wednesday and was followed by Transjamaican Highway with 11.23 million units, but that did not prevent a fall in the number of stocks traded. Trading ended with the major indices of the Main Market and the JSE USD Market falling, while the Junior Market index rose. At the end of trading, prices of 43 shares rose, 40 declined and 28 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 4,023.11 points to end at 383,644.76, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 5,130.22 points to close at 452,382.38, the JSE Main Index dived 4,344.70 points to 378,024.27, the Junior Market Index rose 18.26 points to wrap up trading at 3,093.02 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped by 2.16 points to finish at 276.40.
At the close of trading on the market, 42,578,666 shares were exchanged across the three markets, down from 133,389,675 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $350.76 million, up from $219.48 million on the Tuesday. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 299,786 shares for US$17,915, down sharply from 111,613,440 units at US$6,726,739 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, except for Stanley Motta and Transjamaican Highway, Wigton Energy is the only Main Market stock with more than 1 million shares traded, with an exchange of 2.64 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Lasco Financial led with 1.50 million shares, followed by Express Catering with 801,123 stocks and Omni Industries with 603,929 units.
In Main Market ordinary share trading, Seprod rallied $1.94 in closing at $79.96, Scotia Group rose $1.50 to finish at $71.50, Caribbean Cement climbed 68 cents and ended at $113.68, Caribbean Producers climbed 40 cents to close at $7.46 and JMMB Group increased 38 cents to close at $18.01. Among the top losers, Guardian Holdings dipped by $5 to $370.00, GraceKennedy shed $4.80 in closing at $85.00, AS Bryden lost $1.97 to close at $17.02, NCB Financial dropped $1 to finish at $71.00 and Pan Jamaica fell 90 cents and ended at $45.00.
In the preferred share segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% declined by $100 to $2,100, 138 Student Living preference share dropped $14.29 to end at $215 and Productive Business 10.5% rallied $50 in closing at $1,200.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Knutsford Express advanced 59 cents to $8.45, Main Event gained 49 cents to close at $3.80, Caribbean Cream increased by 35 cents and ended at $3.45, Consolidated Bakeries gained 32 cents to close at $1.60 and Stationery and Office Supplies rose 14 cents to $1.60. Among the top losers, Access Financial dropped $1.87 to $19.11, Everything Fresh skidded by 17 cents and ended at $1.58, Regency Petroleum declined by 9 cents to $4.06, Atlantic Hardware dropped 9 cents in closing at $1.55 and Limners and Bards fell 5 cents to $1.08.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.6 and 17.4 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by 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 comparison within sectors and the overall market.

Pertinent information is required to navigate the various 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.

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Trading rises on JSE Main Market

October 13, 2026 by
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market ended Tuesday, with the volume of stocks rising 121 percent and the value 26 percent higher, compared to Monday, following trading in 61 securities compared with 60 on Monday, with prices of 17 rising, 28 declining and 16 ending unchanged.

The market closed with 20,075,573 shares trading for $216,289,202, compared with 9,077,498 stock units at $171,397,249 on Monday.
Trading averaged 329,108 shares for $3,545,725, up from 151,292 stocks at $2,856,621 on Monday. Trading for the month to date ends with an average of 231,749 units at $2,566,748, compared to 219,166 shares at $2,440,228 on Monday, with an average of 1,710,130 stock units at $16,217,430 in September.
Transjamaican Highway led trading with 12.76 million shares for 63.6 percent of total volume, followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund, with 2.29 million stocks for 11.4 percent of the day’s trade and Carreras with 1.23 million units for 6.1 percent of the day’s trade.
The All Jamaican Composite Index lost 6,139.28 points to end at 457,512.60, the JSE Main Index dipped 3,976.27 points to close at 382,368.97 and the JSE Financial Index shed 1.09 points to close trading at 75.66.
The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows 10 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 235. ICInsider.com compiles the JSE Main Market PE ratios that are derived by dividing the last traded stock price by earnings per share for companies with the fiscal year ending around August 2027.
At the close, AS Bryden advanced $1.69 to close at $18.99 after an exchange of 654 stocks, Caribbean Cement lost 95 cents and ended at $113 with a transfer of 45,488 units, First Rock Real Estate shed 56 cents to finish at $7.34 crossing the exchange 1,677 shares. Guardian Holdings fell $2 in closing at $375 in switching ownership of 6,163 stock units, Jamaica Broilers skidded by 62 cents to end at $14 after a transfer of 970,735 shares, Jamaica Producers dropped $1.10 in closing at $19.90 with investors dealing in 28,200 stocks. Proven Investments rose 48 cents to end at $9.94 in an exchange of 16,444 units, Quantas Advantage climbed 60 cents and ended at $22.50 crossing the market 8,953 stock units, Sagicor Group fell by 90 cents to close at $42.50 with an exchange of 12,894 shares. Scotia Group dipped by $2 to finish at $70 in crossing the market with 288,949 stocks, Seprod slipped $1.98 and ended at $78.02, following trading of 128,657 shares, Supreme Ventures rose 65 cents to finish at $19.40 with investors trading 10,160 stock units and Sygnus Real Estate Finance popped 40 cents in closing at $7.90 closed at 8,027 shares.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share gained 41 cents to end at $229.29 with investors swapping 87 stock units.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction.

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Trading climbs on Jamaica Stock Exchange

October 13, 2026 by
Trading closed Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange after a rise in the value and volume of stocks traded, compared to Monday. Trading resulted in major indices of the Main Market falling, the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market rising. At the end of trading, the prices of 34 shares rose, 52 declined and 28 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index skidded by 3,750.44 points to end at 387,667.87, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 6,139.28 points to end at 457,512.60, the JSE Main Index fell by 3,976.27 points to finish at 382,368.97, the Junior Market Index rallied 7.17 points to close trading at 3,074.76 and the JSE USD Market Index climbed 3.67 points to 278.56.
At the close of market activity, 133,389,675 shares were traded in all three markets, up from 16,767,553 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $219.48 million, up from $179.8 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 111,613,440 shares for US$6,726,739, up from 3,033,688 units at US$351,530 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 12.76 million shares, followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 2.29 million stocks and Carreras with 1.23 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Image Plus led with a mere 222,116 shares, followed by Fosrich with 191,295 stocks and Woodcats International with 153,170 units.
In Main Market ordinary share trading, AS Bryden advanced $1.69 and ended at $18.99, Supreme Ventures increased 65 cents to finish at $19.40, Quantas Advantage increased 60 cents to end at $22.50, Proven Investments climbed 48 cents in closing at $9.94 and Sygnus Real Estate Finance rose 40 cents to finish at $7.90. Among the top losers, Scotia Group slipped $2 and ended at $70.00, Guardian Holdings fell $2 to end at $375.00, Seprod skidded by $1.98 after it closed at $78.02, Jamaica Producers lost $1.10 to finish at $19.90 and Caribbean Cement dipped by 95 cents to close at $113.00.
In the Junior Market trading, ISP Finance gained 87 cents to finish at $8.87, Dolphin Cove rallied 71 cents and ended at $10.07, Iron Rock Insurance rallied 40 cents to close at $4.20, Mailpac Group climbed 20 cents to close at $2.30 and CAC 2000 rose 18 cents to close at $1.15. Among the top losers, Cargo Handlers declined by 70 cents and ended at $15.00, Knutsford Express dropped 64 cents to close at $7.86, Main Event shed 48 cents to end at $3.31, Caribbean Cream lost 35 cents in closing at $3.10 and Consolidated Bakeries shed 15 cents to finish at $1.28.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.7 and 17.2 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by 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.

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JSE Main Market inches higher

October 12, 2026 by
The value of stocks climbed 49 percent at the close of trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market on Monday, with the volume of stocks traded declining 25 percent compared to Friday, following trading in 60 securities compared with 59 on Friday and ending with prices of 25 rising, 18 declining and 17 ending unchanged.

The market closed with 9,077,498 shares trading for $171,397,249 compared with 12,119,774 stock units at $114,939,495 on Friday.
Trading for the day ended with an average of 151,292 stock units for $2,856,621 compared to 205,420 shares at $1,948,127 on Friday. Trading month to date averaged 219,166 stock units at $2,440,228 compared with 229,051 shares at $2,379,588 on the previous day, down from an average of 1,710,130 stock units at $16,217,430 in September.
Transjamaican Highway led trading with 4.28 million shares accounting for 47.1 percent of total volume, followed by Massy Holdings with 1.27 million units for 14 percent of the day’s trade and Wigton Energy with 700,707 stocks for 7.7 percent of the volume traded.
The All Jamaican Composite Index rose 925.60 points to 463,651.88, the JSE Main Index popped 312.21 points to close at 386,345.24 and the JSE Financial Index advanced 0.68 points to finish at 76.75. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows nine stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and five with lower offers.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 16. ICInsider.com compiles the JSE Main Market PE ratios that are derived by dividing the last traded stock price by earnings per share for companies with the fiscal year ending around August 2027.
At the close, Barita Investments rose $1.16  to $74.66 after trading 17,156 shares, Carreras shed 40 cents to close at $28.90, following the trading of 236,944 stock units, First Rock Real Estate climbed 60 cents to close at $7.90 after an exchange of 21,030 shares. Jamaica Producers popped $2.09 and ended at $21, with 380,416 stock units crossing the market, Jamaica Stock Exchange gained 54 cents to finish at $9.65 with an exchange of 5,905 shares, Massy Holdings declined by 75 cents and ended at $74.25 with 1,269,899 units crossing the market. NCB Financial increased 45 cents to close at $72 after an exchange of 36,069 stocks, 138 Student Living fell 72 cents to finish at $3, with investors dealing in 5,512 stock units, Pan Jamaica rallied $1.75 in closing at $45.95 in an exchange of 33,998 shares. Quantas Advantage dropped $2.10 and ended at $21.90, with 11,592 shares changing hands, Salada Foods advanced 43 cents in closing at $3.30 as investors exchanged 10,987 units, Scotia Group rose 45 cents to close at $72 with a transfer of 6,887 stock units. Supreme Ventures lost $1.20 to finish at $18.75, with 93,756 shares crossing the market and Sygnus Real Estate Finance skidded 40 cents and ended at $7.50 after trading of 3,849 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% climbed $100 to end at $2,200 in an exchange of 151 stocks.


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JSE Main Market rises, Juniors & USD fall

October 12, 2026 by
Trading closed Monday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with a fall in the value and volume of stocks traded from Friday’s levels. Trading ended with the major indices of the Main Market rising, with declines for the Junior Market and the JSE USD Market. At the end of trading the prices of 47 shares rose, 39 declined and 28 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index rose by a mere 3.64 points to end at 391,418.31, the All Jamaican Composite Index gained 925.60 points to end at 463,651.88, the JSE Main Index popped 312.21 points to end at 386,345.24, the Junior Market Index fell 41.09 points to settle at 3,067.59 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 4.90 points to 274.89.
A total of 16,767,553 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 57,692,701 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $179.8 million, down from $192.05 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 3,033,688 shares for US$351,530, up sharply from 511,787 units at US$33,241 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 4.28 million shares, followed by Massy Holdings with 1.27 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 700,707 units.
In Junior Market trading, Woodcats International led with 1.38 million shares, followed by Image Plus with 522,306 stocks and Honey Bun with 402,866 units.
In Main Market ordinary share activity, Jamaica Producers advanced $2.09 to close at $21.00, Pan Jamaica rose $1.75 to end at $45.95, Barita Investments rallied $1.16 to close at $74.66, First Rock Real Estate increased 60 cents to finish at $7.90 and Jamaica Stock Exchange popped 54 cents and ended at $9.65. Among the top losers, Quantas Advantage slipped $2.10 to end at $21.90, Supreme Ventures lost $1.20 in closing at $18.75, Massy Holdings declined by 75 cents to finish at $74.25, 138 Student Living shed 72 cents and ended at $3.00, Sygnus Real Estate Finance dipped by 40 cents to close at $7.50 and Carreras fell 40 cents in closing at $28.90.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% popped $100 to close at $2,200.
In the Junior Market, Access Financial gained $1.03 to finish at $20.98, Dolphin Cove rallied by 65 cents and ended at $9.36, Main Event climbed 39 cents to $3.79, as Regency Petroleum rose 20 cents to close at $4.25 and Lumber Depot popped 19 cents to $2.47. Among the top losers, Honey Bun skidded 61 cents to finish at $7.00, Mailpac Group dropped 22 cents and ended at $2.10, Dolla Financial lost 17 cents in closing at $3.69, Cargo Handlers dropped 12 cents to close at $15.70, Blue Power declined by 9 cents to finish at $3.20 and Elite Diagnostic fell 9 cents and ended at $1.76.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.6 and 17.2 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by 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 included in 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.

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