Trading closed Friday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the volume of stocks that changed, hands with a lower value than on Thursday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market, the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market all rising. At the end of trading the prices of 44 shares rose, 34 declined and 25 remained firm.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 896.51 points to 356,619.27, the All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 195.23 points to end at 411,209.61, the JSE Main Index rose 692.11 points to 349,662.58, the Junior Market Index gained 32.61 points to 3,105.67 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 2.47 points to finish at 275.27.
At the close of the market on Friday, a total of 121,491,748 shares that included 105.44 million shares of Kintyre Holdings were exchanged in all three markets, up from 51,641,126 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $123.11 million, down from $262.74 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 433,362 shares for US$20,839 compared to 895,151 units at US$41,146 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 4.66 million shares followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 2.0 million stocks and General Accident with 1.34 million units, following release of their first quarter results showing a 50 percent increase in earnings per share of 22 cents versus 14 cents in 2025.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 105.44 million shares followed by Woodcats International with 691,726 stocks and Express Catering with 620,506 units.
In the preference segment, Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% rose $6 to close at $109.
At the close of trading for the week, the market’s PE ended at 13.7. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 14.5 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the more popular measures used in valuing shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by the earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in decision-making. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, with easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.
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 around the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotion from 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.
The market closed with 14,434,229 shares trading worth $178,041,670 after decreasing from 18,472,919 stock units valued at $459,836,310 on Wednesday.
The Main Market ended trading resulting in an average PE Ratio of 17.6. ICInsider.com compiles the JSE Main and USD Market PE ratios based on last traded prices and earnings forecasts for companies with the financial year ending around August 2026.
Guardian Holdings gained $27.74 in closing at $348.74 with traders dealing in 216 stocks, Kingston Properties dropped 52 cents to $11.98 after exchanging 3,433 shares, Massy Holdings fell $1.25 and ended at $71.50 after traders swapped 1,003,962 stocks. Pan Jamaica rose 50 cents to $47 as investors traded 3,795 shares and Proven Investments climbed $1.43 to $12.54 with 10,365 stocks crossing the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied by 671.50 points to 355,722.76, while All Jamaican Composite Index popped 938.16 points to close at 411,014.38, the JSE Main Index rose 994.80 points to 348,970.47, the Junior Market Index dipped 38.79 points to settle at 3,073.06 and the JSE USD Market Index lost 1.61 points to 272.80.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 13.5. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 14.6 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the most popular tools used in valuing shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in decision-making. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, with easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.
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.
The market closed with trading of 36,115,577 shares for $71,357,020, after soaring from 10,628,999 units at $10,566,926 on Wednesday.
At the close of trading, AMG Packaging dipped by 5 cents to finish at $2.01 with trading of 204,018 stock units, Atlantic Hardware sank by 9 cents and ended at $1.58 with investors swapping 1,945,194 units, Blue Power popped 5 cents to close at $3.90 with 5,284 stock units being traded. Cargo Handlers skidded $2.68 to $13.82 with traders dealing in 4,306 shares, Caribbean Assurance gained 15 cents to end at $1.45 with 1,707 stock units crossing the market, Derrimon Trading sank 25 cents to close at $1.35 with an exchange of 19,310,605 shares. Dolla Financial slipped 13 cents to $2.32 with 1,748,324 stock units clearing the market, Elite Diagnostic fell 21 cents in closing at $1.17 in trading 12,500 stocks, Express Catering climbed 21 cents to finish at $2.31 with 248,172 units crossing the exchange. Fontana rose 50 cents and ended at $7 with a transfer of 415,088 shares, Fosrich dropped 5 cents to end at $1.85 after an exchange of 80,310 units, Image Plus shed 12 cents to close at 75 cents, with 333,099 stocks passing through the market. Indies Pharma advanced 7 cents to $2.82 in an exchange of 29,785 stock units, 
Iron Rock Insurance lost 41 cents to close at $2.29 with investors dealing in 11,500 shares, Jamaican Teas declined 7 cents in closing at $2.27 in switching ownership of 265 units. Jetcon Corporation fell 61 cents to finish at $2.60 as investors exchanged 797,549 stocks, KLE Group dipped 9 cents and ended at 71 cents after a transfer of 2,000 stock units, Knutsford Express lost $1.05 to end at $7.95 with investors trading 6,400 shares. Lasco Financial gained 5 cents to $1.65 in an exchange of 6,230 stock units, Medical Disposables declined 11 cents to finish at $1.16, following trading of 19,712 units, Omni Industries rallied 10 cents and ended at $1 after an exchange of 1,082,435 stocks. Paramount Trading shed 18 cents to 99 cents after investors swapped 11,049 shares and Spur Tree Spices rose 5 cents to end at $1 with investors trading 92,078 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction unless otherwise stated.
The market closed with the trading of just 106,109 shares for $1,208,073, after dipping from 133,609 stock units at $1,125,952 on Wednesday.
At the close of trading, Agostini ended at $60 with an exchange of 31 shares, Angostura Holdings closed at $10.80 with investors trading 92 units, Ansa McAl ended at $45 with 574 shares changing hands. AS Bryden advanced 17 cents and ended at $1.85 with investors dealing in 52 stock units, Endeavour Holdings remained at $15.30 after an exchange of 350 stock units, First Citizens Group declined $2.50 to close at $35 with 3,245 shares crossing the market. Massy Holdings remained at $3.44 with investors swapping 10,057 units, National Enterprises fell 9 cents to $4.91 with 28,681 stocks clearing the market, National Flour Mills ended at $1.50 after a transfer of 32 stock units. Point Lisas ended at $7 with a mere one share passing through the market, Prestige Holdings remained at $12.40 in trading 143 units, 
Republic Financial skidded 4 cents to $107.20 after traders swapped 2,543 stocks. Scotiabank ended at $45.50 with a transfer of 1,734 stock units, Trinidad & Tobago NGL sank 51 cents to end at $9.99 after an exchange of 50,219 shares, Trinidad Cement remained at $1.62 with investors trading 460 stock units and West Indian Tobacco remained at $2.80 in an exchange of 7,895 stocks.
The market closed with trading of 10,628,999 shares for $10,566,926, compared with 5,753,460 units at $9,980,147 on Tuesday.
Jetcon Corporation advanced 56 cents to a 52 weeks closing high of $3.21, folliwng trading in 578,527 stocks, KLE Group shed 14 cents to 80 cents with an exchange of 260 stock units, Knutsford Express rose 99 cents to close at $9 with investors trading 6,538 shares. Lasco Financial sank 5 cents to $1.60 with investors swapping 74,690 stocks, Limners and Bards dipped 8 cents to 72 cents with investors dealing in 38,435 units, Mailpac Group sank 7 cents in closing at $2.34 in an exchange of 13,313 stock units. MFS Capital Partners gained 10 cents to finish at 56 cents with investors swapping 4,478 shares and Stationery and Office Supplies declined 14 cents to $1.40 in trading 400,412 units.
Prices of stocks traded are those for the last transaction, unless otherwise stated.
The market closed with trading of just 133,609 shares for $1,125,952, from 118,665 stocks at $1,072,198 on Tuesday.
Ansa McAl dropped $5.50 to $45 with investors trading 641 shares. AS Bryden sank 28 cents to $1.68 after an exchange of 174 stocks, CIBC Caribbean Bank ended the trading of 3,374 stocks at $8.30, Endeavour Holdings fell $2.70 to $15.30, following trading of 450 shares. First Citizens Group climbed $1 to $37.50 with the trading of 6,384 stock units, GraceKennedy settled at $3.50 after investors dealt in 1,200 units, JMMB Group rose 4 cents to end at 88 cents following an exchange of 3,571 stocks. Massy Holdings fell 2 cents in closing at a 52 weeks low of $3.44 after a transfer of 58,748 shares, National Enterprises slipped 14 cents to $5 with dealings in 2,882 units, National Flour Mills remained at $1.50 in an exchange of 3,000 stocks. One Caribbean Media finished at $1.52 with 35 stock units crossing the market, Prestige Holdings advanced 2 cents to $12.40 in trading of 995 shares, 
Republic Financial popped 23 cents to close at $107.24 with 367 units clearing the market. Scotiabank gained 15 cents to stop at $45.50 with investors swapping 2,553 stocks, Trinidad & Tobago NGL rallied $1 to $10.50 with a transfer of 36,462 stocks, Unilever Caribbean ended at $14.60 with 1,027 shares changing hands and West Indian Tobacco slipped 9 cents to $2.80 with an exchange of 10,936 stocks.
The market closed with 18,472,919 shares trading worth $459,836,310 after jumping from 7,740,764 stock units at $74,808,643 on Tuesday.
The All Jamaican Composite Index dipped 138.75 points to 410,076.22, as the JSE Main Index shed 33.99 points to end at 347,975.67 while the JSE Financial Index lost 0.11 points to end at 64.78.
Guardian Holdings rose by 95 cents to close at $321 with investors trading 3,524 shares. JMMB Group dipped 60 cents to end at $15.20 after an exchange of 36,646 units, Massy Holdings sank $1.15 to finish at $72.75 with 4,043 stocks clearing the market, Scotia Group slipped 75 cents to $53 in an exchange of 258,883 shares and Seprod climbed $1.75 to $82.99 with investors swapping 22,228 stock units.
Prices of stocks traded are those for the last transaction unless otherwise stated.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index lost 202.13 points to close trading at 355,051.26, the All Jamaican Composite Index slipped 138.75 points to end at 410,076.22, the JSE Main Index dipped 33.99 points to end at 347,975.67, the Junior Market Index shed 23.55 points to finish at 3,111.85, the lowest in more than five years and the JSE USD Market Index popped 2.21 points to settle at 274.41.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 14.5. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 14.7 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the more popular measures used for valuing shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in decision-making. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, with easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.
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.
The market closed following an exchange of 58 securities, down from 61 on Monday, with prices of 23 rising, 24 declining and 11 ending unchanged after and resulting in trading of 7,740,764 shares valued at $74,808,643, well below the 14,693,883 units at $104,103,624 on Monday.
The All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 182.22 points to end at 410,214.97, the JSE Main Index slipped 13.44 points to close at 348,009.66 and the JSE Financial Index rallied 0.04 points to finish at 64.89. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows nine stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
GraceKennedy increased $1.76 to finish at $71.80 with a transfer of 87,334 stock units, Guardian Holdings slipped by $9.95 to $320.05 trading 3,169 stock units, Kingston Properties climbed 50 cents to close at $12.50 in an exchange of 6,497 shares and Scotia Group gained 75 cents to $53.75 with investors trading 55,796 stock units.
Prices of stocks traded are those for the last transaction unless otherwise stated.