The Junior Market, ONE on ONE Educational ended on Tuesday with investors exchanging 40 million of its shares and Lasco Financial followed with 8 million units and swelling with the volume and the value of stocks traded on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, exceeding Monday trading by a wide margin. Trading ended with the Main Market indices dropping, the Junior Market index sinking and the JSE USD Market rising marginally. At the end of trading the prices of 41 shares rose, 45 declined and 30 remained firm.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 3,349.63 points to 343,474.58, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 4,134.96 points to 383,504.88, the JSE Main Index lost 3,422.55 points to finish at 331,571.82, the Junior Market Index shed 10.70 points to close at 3,681.61 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 0.38 points to finish at 236.57.
At the close of trading, 77,472,464 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 18,271,149 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $221.78 million, up from $74.45 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 42,535 shares for US$5,597 compared to 680,107 units at US$21,934 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 5.91 million shares followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.96 million stocks and JMMB Group with 1.36 million units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 40.07 million shares followed by Lasco Financial with 8.07 million stocks and Jamaican Teas with 3.39 million units.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share lost $44.99 and ended at $1,055 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% declined $2.20 to $101.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.9 based on 2024-25 projected earnings and 20.1 based on 2023-24 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 of the 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.
At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 2,703.38 points to 346,824.21, the All Jamaican Composite Index jumped 3,023.20 points to close at 387,639.84, the JSE Main Index climbed 2,377.58 points to end trading at 334,994.37, the Junior Market Index rose 59.94 points to end at 3,692.31 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 1.25 points to settle at 236.19.At the close of trading, 18,271,149 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 19,774,969 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $74.45 million, just shy of $87.65 million on the previous trading day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 680,107 shares for US$21,934 up from to 145,889 units at US$9,208 on Friday.In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 9.17 million shares followed by Wigton Energy with 790,747 stocks and JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 with 613,148 units.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.9 based on 2024-25 estimated earnings and 20.3 based on 2023-24 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 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.
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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 2,069.08 points to conclude trading at 344,120.83, the All Jamaican Composite Index end up jumping 4,007.11 points to 384,616.64, the JSE Main Index climbed 2,488.97 points to 332,616.79, the Junior Market Index skidded 43.39 points to end at 3,632.37 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 0.78 points higher to 237.44.
In the preferred share segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share jumped $165 to close trading at $1,100 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% sank $5.50 to $104.
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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined 68.19 points to finish at 342,051.75, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 401.76 points to conclude trading at 380,609.53, the JSE Main Index fell by 255.90 points to 330,127.82, the Junior Market Index gained 24.62 points to end at 3,675.76 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 0.17 points to end at 236.66.
In the preference segment of the market, Eppley 7.25% preferrence share rose $2.89 in closing at $19, 138 Student Living preferred share climbed $40.12 to close at $279, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share lost $165 and ended at $935 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% rose $5 to close at $109.
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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market dropped 1,800.10 points to 342,119.94, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 1,811.19 points to conclude trading at 381,011.29, the JSE Main Index declined by 1,575.05 points to 330,383.72, the Junior Market Index pulled back 40.99 points to end at 3,651.14 and the JSE USD Market Index lost 1.65 points to finish at 236.83.
The JSE market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.9 on 2024-25 earnings and 20.1 based on 2023-24 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, 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.
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.
The market closed with 13,915,261 shares traded in all three markets, up from 10,906,252 stock units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and the Main markets amounting to $261.56 million, up from $54.8 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with 325,340 shares being exchanged for US$10,946 versus 20,668 units at US$13,498 on Monday.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 on 2024-25 earnings and 20.3 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, 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.
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.
At the close of trading, 10,906,252 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 36,562,506 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $54.8 million, down from $153.03 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with 20,668 shares trading for US$13,498 down from 843,267 stocks at US$30,797 on Friday.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.7 on 2023-24 earnings and 19.9 based on 2024-25 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, 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.
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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined by 1,049.35 points to 344,610.60, at the same time the All Jamaican Composite Index dipped 257.67 points to 384,716.51, the JSE Main Index slipped by 685.56 points to wrap up trading at 333,074.26, the Junior Market Index shed 54.91 points to finish at 3,639.67 and the JSE USD Market Index sank 4.41 points to end at 234.01.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.7 on 2024-25 earnings and 20.1 based on 2023-24 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, grouped by industry, allowing for ease in the comparison 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.
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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index increased 1,293.20 points to conclude trading at 384,974.18, the JSE Main Index advanced 1,535.63 points to 333,759.82, the Junior Market Index rose 18.41 points to end at 3,694.58 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 1.06 points to 238.42.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 on 2024-25 earnings and 20 based on 2023-24 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 is 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.
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.
The market closed with 14,875,532 shares trading for $170,956,270 up robustly from 7,781,071 stock units at $51,965,822 on Tuesday.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 14.5. The JSE Main and 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 2025.
Margaritaville climbed 90 cents to end at $14.20 after an exchange of 9,577 units, Mayberry Group declined 84 cents to $7.56 with investors swapping 4,744 stocks. Mayberry Jamaican Equities shed 63 cents to $9.37 with an exchange of 715 shares, 138 Student Living increased 43 cents to end at $4.24 with 7,857 stocks clearing the market, Pan Jamaica popped 77 cents in closing at $50.89 after an exchange of 377 stock units. Proven Investments dropped $2.10 to finish at $17.50 with 12,396 stock units crossing the market, Scotia Group rallied $1 and ended at $55 with traders dealing in 143,589 shares, Seprod dipped $1.98 to close at $84.02 with 2,253 stock units changing hands. Stanley Motta rose 60 cents to $7 with a transfer of 13,264 stocks, Supreme Ventures slipped 85 cents to end at $21.15 with 314,247 stock units passing through the market, Sygnus Credit Investments climbed 50 cents to finish at $12.50 as investors exchanged 2,465 shares and Wisynco Group increased 56 cents to close at $21.58 with investors trading 271,612 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.