Trading drops on Jamaica Stock Exchange


Trading in Transjamaican Highway shares fell by just less than a half on Friday from Thursday’s level on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, resulting in a fall in the volume of stocks changing hands, with a lower value than on Thursday. At the close, the major indices of the Main Market rose, the Junior Market index declined and the JSE USD Market closed higher following a rise in prices of 54 shares, a decline of 30, while 27 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 1,073.19 points to finish at 328,175.46, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,663.64 points to conclude trading at 367,588.25, the JSE Main Index jumped by 1,284.45 points to 317,959.92, the Junior Market Index lost 21.97 points to settle at 3,367.48 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 1.08 points to 204.85.
At the close of trading, 34,173,098 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 58,489,635 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $200.62 million, down from $230.76 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 102,680 shares for US$6,965 compared to 654,501 units at US$127,810 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading on the market with 26.84 million shares, followed by Lasco Manufacturing with 1.36 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 444,580 units.
In Junior Market trading, Fosrich led with 663,250 shares, followed by Jamaican Teas with 462,380 stocks and MFS Capital Partners with 295,728 units.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share rose $1.39 in closing at $20 and Jamaica Public Service 7% declined $2.90 to $42.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.4 based on 2025-26 earnings per share and 16.1 based on 2024 historical earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
The PE 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 straying 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.

Stocks gained on the JSE USD Market


The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market closed on Thursday, with a 34 percent decline in the volume of stocks traded, with a 218 percent increase in value compared to Wednesday, resulting in an exchange of nine securities, compared with seven on Wednesday, with prices of five rising, three declining and one ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 654,501 shares for US$127,810, slipping from 991,036 units at US$40,146 on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 72,722 shares at US$14,201 compared to 141,577 stock units at US$5,735 on Wednesday. Trading for the month to date averaged 159,805 units at US$7,622, falling from 173,089 stocks at US$6,619 on the previous day and August that ended with an average of 261,739 units for US$8,269.
The US Denominated Equities Index dipped 0.66 points to close trading at 203.76. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows one stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and two with lower offers.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10.1. The PE ratio is calculated based on last traded prices, divided by projected earnings, computed by ICInsider.com for companies with financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close of the market, Margaritaville climbed 0.31 of one cent to finish at 7.1 US cents with investors dealing in 2,120 shares, Proven Investments dipped 0.4 of a cent and ended at 9.6 US cents with 25,621 stocks clearing the market, Sterling Investments sank 0.06 of a cent to 2.02 US cents after traders exchanged 7,702 shares. Sygnus Credit Investments dropped 0.3 of one cent to close at 7.2 US cents trading 4,368 units and Transjamaican Highway rose 0.03 of a cent in closing at 2.43 US cents in an exchange of 559,946 stock units.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 7.5% ended at US$2.10, with trading of 6,772 shares. JMMB Group US8.5% rose 0.1 of a cent in closing at US$1.141 with traders switching ownership of 43,470 stock units, Sygnus Credit Investments 8% jumped US$1.49 to close at a 52 week high of US$11.49 after closing with an exchange of 4,500 stocks and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% increased US$1.67 to end at a 52 week high of US$11.37 with investors trading a mere 2 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Transjamaican pumps up JSE trading


The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Thursday, resulting in a sharp rise in the volume and value of stocks exchanged, compared to Wednesday, with Transjamaican Highway dominating trading with 85 percent of the day’s volume. Trading closed with the major indices of all markets declining. At the end of trading, the prices of 37 shares rose, 43 declined and 28 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined by 1,194.22 points to 327,102.27, the All Jamaican Composite Index slipped 160.90 points to finish at 365,924.61, the JSE Main Index shed 1,122.67 points to 316,675.47, the Junior Market Index lost 16.89 points to close at 3,389.45 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 0.69 points to conclude trading at 203.77.
At the close of trading, 58,489,635 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from just 10,394,061 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $230.76 million, up from $43.88 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 654,501 shares for US$127,810 compared to 991,036 units at US$40,146 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 49.68 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 1.33 million stocks and Kingston Wharves with 286,335 units.
In Junior Market trading, Fosrich led with 2.71 million shares, followed by Dolla Financial with 639,384 stocks and Fontana with 293,929 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share dropped $5 to close at $250.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.3 based on 2025-26 earnings and 16.1 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other, detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assits in decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all of the ordinary shares that are listed on 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.

Trading soars on JSE USD Market


The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market closed on Wednesday, with the quantity of stocks traded surging 892 percent, with just a 17 percent increase in value compared to Tuesday, resulting in an exchange of seven securities, compared with six on Tuesday, with prices of four rising, two declining and one ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 991,036 shares for US$40,146, soaring from 99,949 stock units with a value of US$34,172 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 141,577 shares at US$5,735, jumping from 16,658 stock units at US$5,695 on Tuesday, with a month to date average of 173,089 units at US$6,619 compared with 177,331 stocks at US$6,738 on the previous day and August that ended with an average of 261,739 units for US$8,269.
The US Denominated Equities Index increased 0.05 points to conclude trading at 204.41. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows six stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10.2. The PE ratio is calculated based on the last traded price, divided by projected earnings, as computed by ICInsider.com for companies with a financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close of the market, First Rock Real Estate USD share rallied 0.1 of a cent to finish at 2 US cents after investors traded 33,625 shares, Productive Business Solutions rose 0.66 of one cent and ended at US$1.16 after the trading of 8 stock units, Proven Investments climbed 0.4 of a cent to 10 US cents with 8,934 shares crossing the market. Sterling Investments popped 0.04 of one cent in closing at 2.08 US cents with investors swapping 9,819 units, Sygnus Credit Investments skidded 0.5 of a cent to end at 7.5 US cents after traders exchanged 5,000 stock units and Transjamaican Highway fell 0.05 of one cent to close at 2.4 US cents with 926,321 units passing through the market.

In the preference segment, JMMB Group 7.5% remained at US$2.10 as investors exchanged 7,329 shares.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Trading drops on Jamaica Stock Exchange


Trading closed Wednesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with fewer shares changing hands, with a lower value than on Tuesday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market rising moderately, the Junior Market index just slipping lower and the JSE USD Market inching marginally higher. At the end of trading, the prices of 33 shares rose, 39 declined and 32 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 145.27 points to conclude trading at 328,296.49, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,045.43 points to wrap up trading at 366,085.51, the JSE Main Index increased 157.76 points to settle at 317,798.14, the Junior Market Index slipped by just 0.81 points to 3,406.34 and the JSE USD Market Index edged 0.09 points up to 204.46.
At the close of the day’s trading, 10,394,061 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 11,984,502 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $43.88 million, down from $59.48 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 991,036 shares for US$40,146 compared to 99,949 units at US$34,172 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway was the leading traded stock with 4.09 million units, followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.0 million stocks and Radio Jamaica with 575,001 shares.
In Junior Market trading, Future Energy led with 509,675 shares, followed by Indies Pharma with 246,026 stocks and Derrimon Trading with 136,967 units.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 13.3 based on the 2025-26 earnings and 15.9 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other, more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated data 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 is a useful guide in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not straying 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 slips on the JSE USD market


The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market closed on Tuesday, with the volume of stocks traded declining by 30 percent, with a 17 percent increase in value, compared to Monday, resulting in an exchange of six securities, compared with seven previously, with prices of four rising, two declining and none remaining unchanged.

The market closed with trading in 99,949 shares for US$34,172, tumbling from 142,485 stocks at US$29,278 on Monday.
Trading averaged 16,658 shares at US$5,695 compared to 20,355 stock units at US$4,183 on Monday, with a month to date average of 177,331 units at US$6,738, falling from 198,288 stocks at US$6,874 on the previous day and August that ended with an average of 261,739 units for US$8,269.
The US Denominated Equities Index gained 1.09 points to close at 204.37. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10.2. The PE ratio is calculated based on last traded prices divided by projected earnings, computed by ICInsider.com for companies with financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close of the market on Tuesday, Proven Investments slipped 0.4 of one cent to finish at 9.6 US cents with investors swapping 8,074 shares and Transjamaican Highway climbed 0.06 of a cent to 2.45 US cents in an exchange of 67,200 stock units.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 7.5% rose 8 cents to end at US$2.10, with 5,058 shares crossing in the market. JMMB Group US8.5% gained 0.9 of one cent in closing at US$1.14 after dealers exchanged 800 stocks, AS Bryden popped 10 cents and ended at US$1 with investors trading 18,645 units and Productive Business Solutions 9.25% skidded 71 cents to close at US$9.70 with 172 shares changing hands.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

JSE Main & Junior Markets drop


The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed Tuesday following a decline in the value and quantity of stocks traded, compared to Monday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market ending mixed, the Junior Market index declining and the JSE USD Market rising. At the end of trading, the prices of 41 shares rose, 35 declined and 31 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index shed 1,030.10 points to end at 328,151.22, the All Jamaican Composite Index gained 493.98 points to finish at 365,040.08, the JSE Main Index sank 837.41 points to 317,640.38, the Junior Market Index dropped 32.22 points to end at 3,407.15 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 1.13 points to 204.37.
At the close of trading, 11,984,502 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 17,244,927 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $59.48 million, down from $109.27 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 99,949 shares for US$34,172 compared to 142,485 units at US$29,278 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 5.46 million shares, followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 735,326 stocks and Radio Jamaica with 680,000 units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 449,794 shares, followed by One Great Studio with 401,057 stocks and Express Catering with 311,369 stock units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share dropped $78.50 and ended at $255.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.3 based on 2025-26 earnings and 15.9 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 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.

JSE Main Market falls, Juniors rise


The Jamaica Stock Exchange ended trading on Monday with a rise in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a greater value than on Friday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market declining, the Junior Market index rising and the JSE USD Market declining. At the end of trading, the prices of 34 shares rose, 50 declined and 22 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index shed 1,950.07 points to end at 329,181.32, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 2,630.31 points to 364,546.10, the JSE Main Index slipped 2,144.87 points to 318,477.79, while the Junior Market Index rallied 14.44 points to 3,439.37 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 1.25 points to 203.24.
At the close of the market, 16,034,779 shares were traded in all three markets, up from 13,694,070 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $86.35 million, up from $66.59 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 142,485 shares for US$29,278 compared to 234,618 units at US$22,007 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 5.39 million shares, followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.14 million stocks and Radio Jamaica with 1.01 million stock units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 1.97 million shares, followed by Dolla Financial with 463,498 stocks and Mailpac Group with 288,371 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% increased $1.65 to finish at $45 and 138 Student Living preference share climbed $93.50 and ended at $334.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.6 based on 2025-26 earnings and 16.2 based on 2024-25 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE chart and other detailed daily charts provide investors with updated data to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all 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 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 staying 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 plunged on the JSE USD Market


The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market closed on Friday, resulting in an exchange of eight securities, compared with nine on Thursday, with prices of three rising, two declining and three ending unchanged. The volume of stocks traded fell 79 percent, with a 66 percent lower value than on Thursday.

The market closed with an exchange of 234,618 shares for US$22,007, down from 1,092,929 stock units at US$65,621 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 29,327 shares at US$2,751 compared to 121,437 stock units at US$7,291 on Thursday, with a month to date average of 230,225 units at US$7,357 compared with 282,069 stocks at US$8,545 on the previous day and August that ended with an average of 261,739 units for US$8,269.
The US Denominated Equities Index popped 1.52 points to close at 204.47. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10.3. The PE ratio is calculated based on last traded prices divided by projected earnings, computed by ICInsider.com for companies with financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share rallied 0.05 of a cent to close at 2 US cents after a transfer of 497 shares, Margaritaville dipped 1.2 cents to 6.79 US cents and closed with an exchange of just 2 stocks, Proven Investments ended at 10 US cents with an exchange of 36,302 units. Sterling Investments remained at 2.08 US cents, with 939 shares changing hands. Sygnus Credit Investments rose 0.99 of a cent to end at 8 US cents in an exchange of 79,976 stock units and Transjamaican Highway climbed 0.05 of a cent to finish at 2.45 US cents with investors trading 112,845 shares.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% ended at US$1.131, after 3,500 units passed through the market and Sygnus Credit Investments 8% sank 0.1 of one cent to US$10 with a transfer of 557 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Gains for the Jamaica Stock Exchange 


The Jamaica Stock Exchange recorded gains following a rise in the volume and value of stocks traded compared to Thursday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market, the Junior Market and the JSE USD Market rising. At the end of trading, the prices of 34 shares rose, 41 declined and 31 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index increased 1,362.05 points to 331,131.39, the All Jamaican Composite Index gained 2,464.41 points to finish at 367,176.41, the JSE Main Index rallied 1,256.26 points to end at 320,622.66, the Junior Market Index increased 22.52 points to finish at 3,424.93 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 1.55 points to end at 204.49.
At the close of trading, 13,694,070 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 8,965,784 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $66.59 million, up from $35.71 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 234,618 shares for US$22,007 compared to 1,092,929 units at US$65,621 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 4.23 million shares, followed by Salada Foods with 1.55 million stock units and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.27 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led with 1.13 million shares, followed by Derrimon Trading with 240,730 stock units and One Great Studio with 221,986 units.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.4 based on 2025-26 earnings and 16.1, based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide regularly updated data to help in decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all the ordinary shares 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 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.