Calm trading on Jamaica Stock Exchange


Trading closed Monday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the volume of stocks changing hands, with a lower value than on Friday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market ending with mixed movements; the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market rising marginally. At the end of trading, prices of 39 shares rose, 40 declined and 36 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 781.56 points to end at 331,571.01, the All Jamaican Composite Index slipped 320.94 points to 367,000.88, the JSE Main Index rose 692.21 points to wrap up trading at 321,077.53, the Junior Market Index popped 16.79 points to end at 3,425.55 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 0.51 points to finish at 192.48.
At the close of trading, 32,752,486 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 49,097,499 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $97.6 million, down from $198.96 million on the previous trading day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,583,893 shares for US$52,197 compared to 626,353 units at US$69,226 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led with 6.59 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 3.47 million stocks and Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund with 1.06 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led with 2.60 million shares, followed by Fosrich with 2.08 million stocks and Jamaican Teas with 2.0 million units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share, shed $16.73 to end at $200 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% declined $1.90 in closing at $102.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.3 based on 2025-26 earnings and 15.3 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 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 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.

Transjamaican grabs over ½ of JSE Trading


Transjamaican Highway dominated trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market on Friday, accounting for more than half of the overall traded volume that declined by 23 percent at a 29 percent lower value than on Thursday, following trading in 62 securities compared with 61 on Thursday, with prices of 36 rising, 15 declining and 11 ending unchanged and sending the market averages sharply higher.

The market closed with 26,443,441 shares trading for $145,538,318, down from 34,545,700 stock units at $212,470,981 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 426,507 shares worth $2,347,392, after sliding from 566,323 stocks at $3,483,131 on Thursday and month to date, an average of 313,912 stock units at $2,109,981 compared to 307,601 shares at $2,096,672 on the prior day and August with an average of 286,418 stocks at $1,923,954.
Transjamaican Highway led trading with 15.0 million shares for 56.1 percent of total volume, followed by Wigton Energy, with 2.24 million stocks for 8.4 percent of the day’s trade, Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund closed with 1.25 million stock units for 4.7 percent of the volume traded, Sagicor Select Financial Fund ended with 1.22 million shares for 4.6 percent of the overall volume, Radio Jamaica added 1.11 million stocks for 4.1 percent of the day’s trade and Sterling Investments with 1.02 million stock units for 3.8 percent of market share.
The All Jamaican Composite Index increased 3,067.95 points to wrap-up trading at 367,321.82, the JSE Main Index rose 4,299.36 points to close trading at 320,385.32 and the JSE Financial Index increased 0.44 points to conclude trading at 67.56. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows 10 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 13.6. The JSE Main and the USD Market PE ratios are based on last traded prices and earnings forecasts by ICInsider.com for companies with the financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close of the market, AS Bryden climbed $2.30 to end at $30.90 with an exchange of 17,380 shares, Berger Paints popped 58 cents to $6.66 with 1,044 stocks crossing the market, Eppley fell 50 cents to $36 after trading of 138 shares. Eppley Caribbean Fund rallied $3.20 and ended at $42.20 with 256 stocks changing hands,  Guardian Holdings rose $29 to close at $388 in trading 5,376 units, Jamaica Broilers lost 82 cents to finish at $24.20 after traders transferred 53,984 shares. Jamaica Producers gained $1.33 and ended at $24.34, with investors switching ownership of 126,002 stocks. Jamaica Stock Exchange advanced 51 cents to $12.50 as 152,302 units changed hands, Kingston Properties increased $1.29 in closing at $9.12 in an exchange of 111 stock units. Kingston Wharves shed 99 cents to finish at $28.01 with 39,928 shares passing through the market, Lasco Manufacturing sank 44 cents to end at $6.30 in an exchange of 4,805 stock units, Massy Holdings popped $6.50 to close at $77.50 with 1,470 stocks clearing the market. Mayberry Group slipped 45 cents to $7.50 after an exchange of 999,765 units, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy sank $7.52 to finish at a 52 weeks low of $42.60, after trading of 251 stocks, NCB Financial declined 99 cents and ended at $44 as investors exchanged 85,659 shares. Portland JSX increased 35 cents in closing at $10.50, with 121,906 units, Proven Investments climbed 60 cents to close at $16.60 after an exchange of 225,848 stock units, Sagicor Group rose $2.27 to end at $42.43, with investors swapping 121,582 shares. Sagicor Real Estate Fund advanced 83 cents in closing at $7.63 with a transfer of 903 stocks, Scotia Group fell 40 cents to $54.60 with investors dealing in 2,017 units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance gained $1.06 and ended at $8.16 with 281 stock units crossing the market and Wisynco Group dropped 60 cents to close at $20 with investors trading 15,284 shares.
In the preference segment, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% rallied $1.85 to finish at $104.85 with investors trading 485 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Solid gains for all 3 JSE Markets


The volume of stock traded on Friday climbed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with the value moderately lower than on Thursday. At the close of trading, all the JSE markets gained, with a lopsided winners-to-losers ratio, following the prices of 65 stocks rising, 25 declining and 25 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index jumped 4,475.32 points to conclude trading at 330,789.45, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 3,067.95 points to end at 367,321.82, the JSE Main Index climbed 4,299.36 points to 320,385.32, the Junior Market Index popped 50.86 points to end at 3,408.76 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 4.86 points to settle at 191.97.
At the close of trading, 49,416,923 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 37,091,732 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $204.55 million, down from $217.52 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 626,353 shares for US$69,226 compared to 179,556 units at US$84,417 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 15.0 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 2.24 million stocks and Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund with 1.25 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Future Energy led with 10.10 million shares, followed by Jamaican Teas with 2.77 million stocks and Fosrich with 2.07 million units.
In the preference segment, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% climbed $1.85 to close at $105.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 13.3 utilising the 2025-26  earnings and 15.1 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help in decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used to make rational investment decisions that are close to the sector average, not deviating too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals, while 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.

Heavy trading in Transjamaican shares


Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market ended on Thursday, with the volume of stocks traded rising 33 percent and the value 28 percent lower than on Wednesday, with trading in 61 securities compared with< 60 on Wednesday, with prices of 23 stocks rising, 24 declining and 14 ending unchanged.

The market closed with 34,545,700 shares trading, worth $212,470,981, compared to 25,968,828 stock units at $294,624,910 on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 566,323 shares at $3,483,131 compared to 432,814 stocks at $4,910,415 on the prior day and month to date, an average of 307,601 units for $2,096,672, up from 292,498 shares at $2,015,740 on the previous day and August with an average of 286,418 stock units at $1,923,954.
Transjamaican Highway led trading with 19.81 million shares for 57.3 percent of total volume followed by Supreme Ventures which ended with 5.62 million stocks for 16.3 percent of the day’s trade, Wigton Energy closed with 3.97 million units for 11.5 percent of the volume traded and Lasco Manufacturing with 1.0 million shares for 2.9 percent of market share.
The All Jamaican Composite Index sank 1,664.71 points to close at 364,253.87, the JSE Main Index slipped 1,968.79 points to end at 316,085.96 and the JSE Financial Index increased 0.34 points to wrap up trading at 67.12. 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 13.3. The JSE Main and the USD Market PE ratios are based on last traded prices and earnings forecasts by ICInsider.com for companies with financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close of trading, AS Bryden dropped 40 cents in closing at $28.60 with 300 shares changing hands, Caribbean Cement gained $1.30 to close at $93.30 after trading of just 1,816 units, Eppley shed 44 cents to finish at $36.50 after an exchange of 27 shares. Eppley Caribbean Property Fund declined $1 and ended at $39 with 155 stocks passing through the market, General Accident popped 50 cents to end at $5.50 with traders dealing in 509,342 stock units, GraceKennedy increased 80 cents to close at $71 in switching ownership of 15,712 shares. Guardian Holdings climbed $9 to $359 with investors swapping 65 units, Jamaica Stock Exchange rose 49 cents and ended at $11.99 after an exchange of 1,368 stocks, Lasco Distributors lost 37 cents to finish at $3.03 with investors dealing in 774,000 stock units. Margaritaville rallied 39 cents to end at $13.38 with a transfer of 819 shares, Massy Holdings dipped $5.16 in closing at $71, with an exchange of 3,878 stock units, Mayberry Group advanced 95 cents to close at $7.95 with traders exchanging 50,427 stocks. NCB Financial popped 67 cents to $44.99 with investors trading 165,897 units, 138 Student Living sank 42 cents to end at $3.85 with a mere 181 shares crossing the exchange, Portland JSX slipped 35 cents in closing at $10.15 with investors trading 88,000 units. Proven Investments fell 50 cents to close at $16 with 2,996 stocks crossing the market, Sagicor Real Estate Fund skidded 85 cents and ended at $6.80 as investors exchanged 825 stock units, Seprod sank 51 cents to finish at $79.49 with 492 shares clearing the market. Sygnus Real Estate Finance dropped 40 cents and ended at $7.10 in an exchange of 10,117 units, Victoria Mutual Investments rallied 53 cents to $2.81 with 479,989 stocks crossing the market and Wisynco Group increased 60 cents to end at $20.60 with an exchange of 265,487 stock units.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share climbed 60 cents in closing at $19.80 in trading 5 shares and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% lost $135.90 to finish at $1,002.10 after a transfer of 100 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

All Jamaica Stock Exchange markets retreat


Transjamaican Highway led trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with more than half of stocks changing hands on Thursday and pushing the volume of stocks that were exchanged well above the prior day, with a lower value than on Wednesday, resulting in the major indices of all markets falling, following the prices of 32 shares rising, 52 declining and 25 remaining firm.

 At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index shed 2,022.46 points to end at 326,314.13, the All Jamaican Composite Index skidded by 1,664.71 points to 364,253.87, the JSE Main Index dropped 1,968.79 points to 316,085.96, the Junior Market Index fell 19.50 points to 3,357.90, having traded above the 3,400 market earlier in the day and the JSE USD Market Index fell 5.83 points to 187.11.
At the close of the market, 37,091,732 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 28,278,985 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $217.52 million, down from $298.82 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 179,556 shares for US$84,417 compared to 208,255 units at US$6,331 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 19.81 million shares, followed by Supreme Ventures with 5.62 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 3.97 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Future Energy led with 406,551 shares, followed by Stationery and Office Supplies with 350,000 stocks and Fosrich with 276,282 units.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% dropped $135.90 in closing at $1,002.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.1 based on 2025-26 earnings and 15.1 based on 2024 historical earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other detailed daily charts provide regularly updated information to help in making investment decisions.
The PE ratio chart covers all of 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 the 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.

Jamaica Stock Exchange stocks mostly fall


Trading closed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Wednesday, with a rise in the volume of stocks that were exchanged, with a much greater value than on Tuesday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market sliding, the Junior Market index rising, with a minor slippage in the JSE USD Market index. At the end of trading, the prices of 30 shares rose, 44 declined and 35 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined 646.46 points to finish at 328,336.59, the All Jamaican Composite Index lost 766.16 points to conclude trading at 365,918.58, the JSE Main Index dipped 683.01 points to end at 318,054.75, the Junior Market Index added just 1.01 points to settle at 3,377.40 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 0.86 points to 192.94.
At the close of the market 28,278,985 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 24,667,189 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $298.82 million, up from $125.87 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 208,255 shares for US$6,331 compared to 1,323,683 units at US$100,037 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 14.37 million shares, followed by Supreme Ventures with 2.92 million stock units and Wisynco Group with 1.96 million units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 366,963 shares, followed by Derrimon Trading with 351,847 stock units and Lasco Financial with 236,780 units.
In the preference segment, Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% increased $3.90 and ended at $104.
The market’s PE ratio, the most frequently used measure to value stocks, ended at 13.2 based on 2025-26 earnings and 15.2 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 in decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all the ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, 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.

Trading climbs on Jamaica Stock Exchange


Falling stocks outnumbered those gaining on Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, following a rise in the volume of stocks traded, with a greater value than on Monday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market sliding, as was the case for the Junior Market and the JSE USD Market indices. At the end of trading, the prices of 37 shares rose, 42 declined and 30 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index sank 656.70 points to close at 328,983.05, as the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 1,001.60 points to end at 366,684.74, the JSE Main Index declined 461.73 points to 318,737.76, the Junior Market Index dropped 30.27 points to 3,376.39 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 5.13 points to end at 193.80.
At the end of trading, 24,667,189 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 19,766,523 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $125.87 million, up from $101.37 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market continues to trade in relatively high volume in recent days, closing with an exchange of 1,323,683 shares for US$100,037, up from 1,046,928 units at US$52,952 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 8.37 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 4.07 million stocks and Carreras with 1.25 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Derrimon Trading led with 743,212 shares, followed by Future Energy with 516,837 stocks and Stationery and Office Supplies with 464,633 units.
In the preference segment, Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% slipped $3.90 to close at $100.
The market’s PE ratio, the frequently used measure to value stocks, ended at 13.4 based on 2025-26 earnings and 15.3 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other detailed daily charts provide investors with updated information to help with decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals, while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.


 

Trading falls back on the JSE Main Market


Trading on the Main Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange ended on Monday, with a 33 percent decline in volume of stocks traded and the value 26 percent lower than on Friday, following trading in 62 securities, up from 57 on Friday, with prices of 18 rising, 28 declining and 16 ending unchanged, with the market indices closing higher.

The market closed with 9,600,330 shares trading worth $81,214,478, dropping from 14,234,593 units at $110,121,319 on Friday.
Trading averaged 154,844 shares at $1,309,911, down from 249,730 stocks at $1,931,953 on Friday and month to date, an average of 282,015 units at $1,831,773 down from 291,151 shares, with a value of $1,869,265 on the previous day and August with an average of 286,418 stocks at $1,923,954.
Transjamaican Highway led trading with 2.36 million shares for 24.6 percent of total volume, followed by Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund, with 1.35 million stocks for 14.1 percent of the day’s trade and JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 with 1.17 million stock units for 12.1 percent of the day’s trade.
The All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 847.50 points to conclude trading at 367,686.34, the JSE Main Index rallied 469.16 points to conclude trading at 319,199.49 and the JSE Financial Index rallied 0.12 points to conclude trading at 66.87. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows 11 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 13.4. The JSE Main and the USD Market PE ratios are based on last traded prices and earnings forecasts by ICInsider.com for companies with the financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close of the market, Caribbean Cement increased by $3.80 to $94.80 as 167,075 shares were traded, Caribbean Producers dipped 97 cents to finish at $7.30 with dealing in 46,167 units, Eppley fell $4.90 to $30 after a transfer of 2,081 shares. Eppley Carib Fund rallied 40 cents in closing at $41.40 with traders dealing in 860 shares, General Accident rose 30 cents to end at $6.45, following an exchange of 8,764 stocks, GraceKennedy skidded $1.25 to close at $71.62 with investors trading 17,608 shares. Jamaica Broilers lost $1.20 to close at $24.25 with 33,987 stocks crossing the market, Jamaica Producers dropped $1.33 and ended at $23 with a transfer of 9,935 units, JMMB Group gained 96 cents in closing at $19.66 after an exchange of 55,857 stock units. Margaritaville shed $1.74 to end at $12.99 in trading 33 shares, Massy Holdings declined 30 cents to close at $75.60 with 80,198 units crossing the market, NCB Financial fell 98 cents to finish at $44.02 in an exchange of 170,360 stocks. Pan Jamaica popped 30 cents and ended at $51 with investors swapping 1,482 stock units, Portland JSX rallied 35 cents to $10.50 in an exchange of 37 shares, Proven Investments advanced $1.02 to end at $16.97 after trading of 231,352 stocks. Sagicor Group slipped 75 cents to $40 with traders switching ownership of 19,731 units, Scotia Group sank $1 to close at $54.01 with investors trading 145,259 stock units, Seprod popped $2 to finish at $82 with 3,707 shares changing hands. Stanley Motta increased by 41 cents to $6.42 as investors exchanged 9,020 stocks, Sygnus Real Estate Finance climbed 49 cents to finish at $7.49 as brokers cleared the market of 105,197 units, Victoria Mutual Investments rose 34 cents and ended at $2.41 after an exchange of 31,740 stock units and Wisynco Group dipped $1.44 in closing at $19.02 with 61,441 shares crossing the exchange.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share fell $1 to end at $19 with an exchange of 5,200 stocks, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% dropped $2 to close at $1,138 with 20 units changing hands and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% gained $3.90 to $103.90 with traders dealing in 28,755 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated

Gains in all Jamaican stock markets


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

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 489.02 points to 329,639.75, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 847.50 points to finish at 367,686.34, the JSE Main Index rose 469.16 points to settle at 319,199.49, the Junior Market Index advanced a mere 5.64 points to 3,406.66 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 2.52 points higher to finish at 198.93.
At the close of trading, 19,766,523 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down slightly from 19,854,129 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $101.37 million, down from $114.65 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,046,928 shares for US$52,952 well below the 3,135,427 units at US$102,687 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 2.36 million shares followed by Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund with 1.35 million stocks and JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 with 1.17 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Jamaican Teas led with 2.46 million shares followed by Fosrich with 2.13 million stocks and Derrimon Trading with 1.62 million units.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% skidded $2 in closing at $1,138 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% gained $3.90 to $104.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.3 based on 2025-26 earnings and 15.7 based on 2024 historical earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all the ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and are, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within each sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart includes information that can be used in assisting in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals, while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also includes daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

Trading and prices fall on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Friday


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

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index shed 99.04 points to end at 329,150.73, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 193.51 points to 366,838.84, the JSE Main Index advanced a mere 1.30 points to 318,730.33, the Junior Market Index declined 14.13 points to wrap up trading at 3,401.02 and the JSE USD Market Index lost 7.20 points to 196.41.
At the close of trading, just 19,854,129 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 58,012,814 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $114.65 million, down from $240.92 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 3,135,427 shares for US$102,687, well above the 59,756 units at US$12,538 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading in all markets, with 7.35 million shares, followed by Lasco Distributors with 2.74 million stocks and Lasco Manufacturing with 1.18 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led with 565,151 shares, followed by Kintyre Holdings with 554,064 stocks and RA Williams with 201,977 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% climbed $9.15 to $45, 138 Student Living preference share shed $37.27 to end at $217 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% increased $2 in closing at $103.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.4 based on 2025-26 earnings and 15.9 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other detailed daily charts include regularly updated information to assist decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals, while not being too far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.