JSE Main and Junior markets rise, USD falls


The Main and Junior markets of the Jamaica Stock Exchange closed higher on Monday and the USD Market continues to slip. The volume of stocks exchanged rose with a lower value than on Friday, resulting in the prices of 36 shares rising, 43 declining and 34 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index gained 1,544.76 points to 323,346.86, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 2,037.74 points to end at 361,208.46, the JSE Main Index rose 1,513.55 points to 312,804.10, the Junior Market Index popped 13.65 points to finish at 3,383.85 and the JSE USD Market Index lost 1.25 points to settle at 195.24.
At the close of trading, 11,865,410 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 10,699,731 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $62.61 million, down from $78.89 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 11,539 shares for US$1,760 down sharply from 303,408 units at US$16,030 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led with 1.55 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 1.21 million stocks and QWI Investments with 559,163 units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 1.02 million shares, followed by Derrimon Trading with 643,661 stocks and Fosrich with 530,629 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share increased $29.24 to finish at $224.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.7 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16.2 based on earnings for 2024. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other, more detailed charts that are published daily give investors 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.

More losses for JSE USD Market, down 22%


The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market suffered more losses on Friday with the market closing down 22 percent year to date, resulting from an exchange of eight securities on both Thursday and Friday with one stock rising, two declining and five ending unchanged, following a 258 percent jump in trading volume with a 50 percent lower value than on Thursday.

The market closed with an exchange of 303,408 shares for US$16,030, jumping from 84,860 stocks at US$32,196 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 37,926 shares for US$2,004, rising from 10,608 stocks at US$4,025 on Thursday, with a month to date average of 707,680 stock units at US$20,425, just below the 756,389 shares at US$21,765 on the previous day compared to and May that ended with an average of 71,616 units for just US$3,425.
The US Denominated Equities Index shed 4.62 points to finish at 196.47. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows one stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and one with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10. 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 2025.
At the close of the market, First Rock Real Estate USD share remained at 1.93 US cents with a transfer of just two shares, Proven Investments fell 0.86 of a cent to 10.2 US cents with investors dealing in 17,026 units, Sygnus Credit Investments shed 0.09 of a cent to end at 7.8 US cents with traders exchanging 32,086 shares over the market. Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share gained 0.5 of one cent to finish at 7 US cents, with 1,750 stock units switched owners and Transjamaican Highway ended at 2.38 US cents with 248,903 stocks changing hands.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 7.5% remained at US$1.97, with investors exchanging 1,226 shares. JMMB Group US8.5% ended at US$1.10 after swapping of 2,277 stock units and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% ended at US$9.48 after trading of 138 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

JSE Main & Junior markets rise, USD falls


Rising stocks dominated trading at the close of trading on Friday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with prices of 41 shares rising, 29 declining and 31 remaining firm, following a rise in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a much greater value than on Thursday, resulting in the primary Main Market indices rising, with NCB Financial jumping $2.75, Seprod dropping $3.82 and Eppley Property Fund losing $2.69. The Junior Market Index popped higher and the JSE USD Market fell, bringing the year to date loss to 22 percent.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 1,362.98 points to 321,802.10, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 829.31 points to 359,170.72, the JSE Main Index rose 1,170.81 points to finish at 311,290.55, the Junior Market Index rallied 33.65 points to settle at 3,370.20 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 4.97 points to 196.49.
At the close of trading, 10,699,731 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 9,013,387 units on Thursday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $78.89 million, up from $32.89 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 303,408 shares for US$16,030 compared to 84,860 units at US$32,196 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Carreras led trading with just 851,346 shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway, with 575,472 stocks and Palace Amusement with 473,112 units.
In Junior Market trading, Caribbean Flavours led the market, with 1.94 million shares, followed by Dolla Financial, with 1.04 million stocks and Jamaican Teas with 527,209 units.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.7 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16.1 based on 2024 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, 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 USD market drops 20% in 2025


The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market dropped nearly 5 percent on Thursday, with the US-Denominated Equities Index plunging 9.85 points to 201.08 for a loss of 20 percent for the year to date. The volume of stocks traded dropped by 89 percent, with a 43 percent lower value than on Wednesday, with an exchange of eight securities, compared with six on Wednesday, with prices of four rising, two declining and two ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 84,860 shares for US$32,196, down sharply from 782,822 stocks at US$56,379 on Wednesday.
Trading ended with an average of 10,608 shares at US$4,025 relative to 130,470 stocks at US$9,396 on Wednesday, with a month to date average of 756,389 units at US$21,765 compared with 814,882 stocks at US$23,156 on the previous day and May that ended with an average of 71,616 units for US$3,425.
The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows none 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 their financial year ending around August 2025.
At the close of mixed trading, AS Bryden shed 3.61 cents to finish at 16 US cents after a transfer of 8,290 shares, First Rock Real Estate USD share increased 0.46 of a cent and ended at 1.93 US cents with 11,250 stocks changing hands, Margaritaville climbed 0.2 of one cent to 8.2 US cents with an exchange of 15 units. Proven Investments popped 0.99 of a cent to close at 11.06 US cents as 20 shares crossed the market, Sygnus Credit Investments rose 0.89 of a cent to 7.89 US cents in an exchange of 1,249 stocks and Transjamaican Highway ended at 2.38 US cents with 49,325 shares clearing the market.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 7.5% lost 3 cents to end at US$1.97 in trading 14,659 stocks and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% remained at US$9.48 with 52 stock units changing hands.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Trading drops on Jamaica Stock Exchange


Trading ended on Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the volume and the value of stocks exchanged, compared to Wednesday, resulting in losing stocks distancing those that fell and ending with the prices of 34 shares rising, 41 declining and 28 remaining firm, leading to declines in all three markets.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index sank 1,043.88 points to settle at 320,439.12, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 264.23 points to close at 358,341.41, the JSE Main Index declined 935.66 points to 310,119.74, the Junior Market Index dropped 20.74 points to 3,336.55 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 9.52 points to wrap up trading at 201.46.
At close of trading, 9,013,387 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 13,424,131 units on Wednesday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $32.89 million, down from $103.27 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 84,860 shares for US$32,196 compared to 782,822 units at US$56,379 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 2.08 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 1.91 million stocks and QWI Investments with 501,500 units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 403,016 shares, followed by Atlantic Hardware with 261,565 stocks and Dolla Financial with 254,419 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share shed $35.50 to $195.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.6 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16 based on the 2024 earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE chart and the other detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help in decision-making. The PE chart covers all 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 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 jumps on JSE US Dollar Market  


The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market settled lower on Wednesday, as the volume of stocks traded rose by 169 percent and the value 10 percent higher than on Tuesday, as the market closed with trading in six securities, down from eight on Tuesday with prices of three rising, two declining and one ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 782,822 shares for US$56,379, jumping from 291,466 stock units at US$51,106 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 130,470 shares at US$9,396, increasing from 36,433 stock units at US$6,388 on Tuesday, with a month to date average of 814,882 units at US$23,156 compared with 857,658 stocks at US$24,016 on the previous day and May that ended with an average of 71,616 units for US$3,425.
The US Denominated Equities Index shed 0.67 points to 210.94. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two 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 10.1. 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 2025.
At the close of the market, Margaritaville fell 0.2 of one cent to 8 US cents with a transfer of 1,377 shares, Proven Investments gained 0.04 of a cent and ended at 10.07 US cents with 52,839 stocks changing hands, Sygnus Credit Investments dipped 0.5 of a cent to close at 7 US cents with investors swapping 315,000 units and Transjamaican Highway popped 0.01 of one cent to finish at 2.38 US cents with traders switching ownership of 409,230 shares.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% rallied 7 cents in closing at US$1.10 after an exchange of 2,723 stock units and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% ended at US$9.48 with 1,653 shares clearing the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

All 3 JSE markets drop


The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed with a fall in the volume of stocks traded, but with a greater value than on Tuesday, resulting in market indices falling. At the end of trading, prices of 33 shares rose, 38 declined and 24 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index sank 654.04 points to conclude trading at 321,483.00, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 530.03 points to 358,605.64, the JSE Main Index shed 598.79 points to 311,055.40, the Junior Market Index slipped 11.33 points to settle at 3,357.29 and the JSE USD Market Index sank 0.68 points to finish at 210.98.
At the close of trading, 13,424,131 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 15,674,945 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $103.27 million, up from $56.87 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 782,822 shares for US$56,379 compared to 291,466 units at US$51,106 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 2.42 million shares, followed by Jamaica Broilers with 2.41 million stocks and JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 with 1.49 million units.
In the Junior Market, Regency Petroleum led with 1.51 million shares, Kintyre Holdings ended with 945,179 stocks and Lasco Financial with 542,196 units.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% slipped $10 to $1,150.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.6 based on 2024-25 earnings and 15.8 based on 2024 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, 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 jumps on the JSE USD Market


The Jamaica Stock Exchange US Dollar Market closed on Tuesday, with a huge 368 percent jump in the volume of stocks traded with a value that was 240 percent more than on Monday, resulting in eight securities changing hands, compared with seven on Monday with prices of two rising, three declining and three ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 291,466 shares for US$51,106 rising sharply from 62,270 stocks at US$15,014 on Monday.
Trading averaged 36,433 shares at US$6,388, up from 8,896 stocks at US$2,145 on Monday, with a month to date average of 857,658 units at US$24,016, falling slightly below the 932,315 stocks at US$25,619 on the previous day and well below May that ended with an average of 71,616 units for US$3,425.
The US Denominated Equities Index dipped 0.40 points to end trading at 211.61. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three 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 2025.
At the close of the market, Proven Investments lost 0.98 of a cent to end at 10.03 US cents after an exchange of 53,687 shares, Sterling Investments declined 0.3 of a cent to 1.69 US cents with investors swapping 5,800 stocks, Sygnus Credit Investments advanced 0.15 of one cent in closing at 7.5 US cents with traders transferring 27,994 shares. Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share sank 0.5 of a cent to close at 6.5 US cents as investors traded 10 units and Transjamaican Highway ended at 2.37 US cents after closing with 195,472 stock units being traded.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 7.5% remained at US$2.00 with investors trading 2,788 shares. JMMB Group US8.5% rose 2 cents to end at US$1.03 after traders exchanged 2,500 stock units and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% remained at US$9.48 with 3,215 stocks passing through the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

 Juniors drop, JSE Main Market rises


Trading closed Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange following a rise in the volume and the value of stocks exchanged, over Monday, ending in prices of 36 stocks rising, 44 declining and 22 remaining firm, with the Main Market primary indices rising moderately, the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market declining.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 120.71 points to end at 322,137.04, as the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 469.35 points to settle at 359,135.67, the JSE Main Index popped 326.36 points to 311,654.19, the Junior Market Index lost 26.47 points to 3,368.62. The JSE USD Market Index lost 0.37 points to settle at 211.66.
At the close of trading, 15,674,945 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 11,502,255 units on Monday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $56.87 million, up from just $42.11 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 291,466 shares for US$51,106 compared to 62,270 units at US$15,014 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 6.67 million shares, followed by Innovative Energy with 1.04 million stocks and QWI Investments with 613,414 units.
In Junior Market trading, MFS Capital Partners led with 740,113 shares, followed by Spur Tree Spices with 601,026 stocks and One Great Studio with 572,831 units.
The market’s PE ratio, the most regularly used measure in valuing stocks, ended at 13.7 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16.1 based on 2024 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, 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 80% of JSE USD trades


Transjamaican grabs 80 percent of sharply reduced trades on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Monday, with the volume of stocks traded dropping 89 percent, valued 44 percent less than on Friday, following seven securities changing owners, compared with eight on Friday with prices of three advancing, one declining and three ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of just 62,270 shares for US$15,014, tumbling from 575,499 stocks at US$26,595 on Friday.
Trading averaged 8,896 shares at US$2,145 well below 71,937 stocks at US$3,324 on Friday, with a month to date average of 932,315 units at US$25,619, down from 1,012,116 stocks at US$27,647 on the previous day and compared to May which ended with an average of 71,616 units for US$3,425.
The US Denominated Equities Index gained 3.04 points to end at 212.03. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows no stock ending with a bid higher than the last selling price and one with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10.4. 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 2025.
At the close of the market, Proven Investments remained at 11.01 US cents with investors dealing in 4,955 shares, Sterling Investments dipped 0.01 of one cent to 1.99 US cents after an exchange of 295 stocks and Transjamaican Highway popped 0.02 of one cent and ended at 2.37 US cents with investors trading 50,286 shares.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 7.5% ended at US$2 with investors exchanging 6,070 stock units, JMMB Group US8.5% popped 1 cent in closing at US$1.01 closing with 606 units, Sygnus Credit Investments US 8% ended at US$9 with investors trading 50 stocks and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% rose 28 cents to US$9.48 as traders switched ownership of 8 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.