Trading closed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the volume of stocks exchanged on Wednesday, with a lower value than on Tuesday, resulting in a rise in the major indices of the Main Market and the Junior Market index and a mild slippage in the JSE USD Market index. At the end of trading the prices of 38 shares rose, 39 declined and 19 remained firm.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index gained 282.39 points to 332,509.13, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 709.26 points to wrap up trading at 367,297.53, the JSE Main Index rallied 243.47 points to end at 322,529.59, the Junior Market Index increased a mere 6.96 points to finish at 3,361.97 and the JSE USD Market Index lost just 0.29 points to 193.28.
At the close of trading, 14,104,718 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 9,235,540 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $34.38 million, down from $58.93 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 127,822 shares for US$14,251 compared to 16,150 units at US$433 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 1.68 million shares followed by Transjamaican Highway with 1.40 million stocks and Radio Jamaica with 437,785 units.
In Junior Market trading, JFP led with 5.01 million shares followed by Kintyre Holdings with 1.71 million stocks and Paramount Trading with 965,513 units.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% fell $7.48 to end at $1,153 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% rallied $1.09 in closing at $105.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.6 based on 2025-26 earnings and 14.9 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, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within sectors 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 needed to navigate numerous options successfully in stock markets. 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.
The market closed with trading of just 80,635 shares for a mere $573,342, following tumbling from 180,176 units worth $1,068,207 on Tuesday.
At the close of the market, Ansa McAl dropped $1.25 to end at $42.50 with a mere one share being traded, Ansa Merchant Bank sank $5.05 in closing at a 52 week low of $31.45 with a transfer of 7 units, AS Bryden slipped 13 cents to $2.33 with 35,554 stocks passing through the market. CIBC Caribbean Bank rose 1 cent and ended at $8.47 with investors trading 27 shares, First Citizens Group popped 30 cents to finish at $36.80 with 225 stock units crossing the exchange, GraceKennedy ended at $3.49 in trading 87 shares. Guardian Holdings remained at $14 with 275 stock units changing hands, Guardian Media ended at 73 cents as investors exchanged 9,232 units, JMMB Group remained at 95 cents after closing with an exchange of 700 stocks. Massy Holdings remained at $3.65 in an exchange of 4,614 shares, National Enterprises ended at $2.10 with 1,369 stocks crossing the market, National Flour Mills slipped 1 cent to close at $1.60 after traders transferred 1,900 units. NCB Financial ended at $1.93 with investors swapping 2 stock units, 
Prestige Holdings increased $1.02 to end at $13.57 with an exchange of 465 shares, Republic Financial remained at $107 after trading 3,018 stocks. Scotiabank climbed 10 cents to finish at $48.80 after an exchange of 938 units, Trinidad & Tobago NGL ended at $3 with investors trading 15,000 stock units, Trinidad Cement fell 7 cents to close at a 52 weeks low of $1.86 after an exchange of 4,075 shares. Unilever Caribbean remained at $13.75 with investors dealing in 180 stocks and West Indian Tobacco ended at $4.08 as traders exchanged 2,966 units.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index increased 543.37 points to 332,226.74, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 809.11 points to 366,588.27, the JSE Main Index climbed 411.21 points to 322,286.12, the Junior Market Index popped 21.11 points to finish at 3,355.01 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 2.10 points to 193.57.
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, that 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.
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 trading of a mere 180,176 shares valued at $1,068,207, after slumping from 942,411 stock units at $5,340,668 on Monday.
AS Bryden dropped 21 cents in closing at $2.46 with investors swapping 11,007 stock units, Calypso Macro Investment Fund remained at $23 with an exchange of 1,135 units, First Citizens Group sank $1.19 to close at a 52 weeks low of $36.50 with 3,308 stocks crossing the market. Guardian Holdings ended at $14 in an exchange of 8,385 shares, JMMB Group declined 4 cents and ended at a 52 weeks low of 95 cents with investors trading 6,000 units, L.J. Williams B share shed 13 cents to close at $1.05 with 100 stock units crossing the exchange. Massy Holdings fell 9 cents to end at a 52 weeks low of $3.65 with investors trading 52,563 shares, National Enterprises slipped 2 cents in closing at $2.10 with traders switching ownership of 2,425 stocks, National Flour Mills remained at $1.61 after closing with an exchange of 1,000 units. One Caribbean Media lost 13 cents and ended at a 52 weeks low of $1.82 with traders dealing in 835 stock units, Point Lisas ended at $4.05 after a transfer of 900 shares, 
Republic Financial dipped 50 cents to finish at $107 with 1,372 units passing through the market. Scotiabank sank 30 cents to close at $48.70 in trading 429 stocks, Trinidad & Tobago NGL ended at $3 after an exchange of 77,779 stock units, Trinidad Cement gained 1 cent to end at $1.93, with investors dealing in 1,000 shares. Unilever Caribbean rose 15 cents to $13.75 with 10,875 stocks crossing the market and West Indian Tobacco skidded 2 cents to $4.08 in an exchange of 262 units.
The market closed with trading of 942,411 shares worth $5,340,668, sliding form 1,124,749 stock units at $23,750,909 on Friday.
Calypso Macro Investment Fund dropped 50 cents to end at $23 with investors swapping 927 stock units, CIBC Caribbean Bank lost 1 cent to close at $8.46 with an exchange of 160 stocks, Endeavour Holdings ended at $19 after closing with trading of 16 shares. First Citizens Group rallied $1.19 to $37.69 with investors dealing in 19,709 units, GraceKennedy increased 9 cents to $3.49 with a transfer of 24 units, Guardian Holdings ended at $14 after an exchange of 1,368 stocks. Guardian Media remained at 73 cents in trading 2,809 units, JMMB Group remained at 99 cents after traders swapped 200 stocks, L.J. Williams B share ended at $1.18 with 1 share changing hands. Massy Holdings climbed 12 cents in closing at $3.74 with investors trading 201,042 stock units, Medcorp remained at $50 with brokers switching ownership of 10 shares, National Enterprises slipped 1 cent to finish at $2.12 with 72 stocks passing through the market. National Flour Mills ended at $1.61 after the trading of 14 units, 
Point Lisas ended at $4.05 with 686,378 stock units clearing the market, Prestige Holdings rose 5 cents to close at $12.55 as investors exchanged 10 shares. Republic Financial gained $1.27 to $107.50 with 2,044 stocks crossing the market, Scotiabank advanced 35 cents to finish at $49 with traders dealing in 15,439 units, Unilever Caribbean fell 15 cents and ended at $13.60 as 751 stock units crossed the exchange and West Indian Tobacco remained at $4.10 with investors trading 2,513 shares.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index skidded 543.37 points to close at 31,683.37, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 809.11 points to finish at 367,397.38, the JSE Main Index skidded 411.21 points to 321,874.91, the Junior Market Index dropped 21.11 points to 3,333.90 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 2.10 points to settle at 191.47.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.3 based on 2025-26 earnings and 15 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide regularly updated information to help in investment 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 rose 293.56 points to 332,226.74, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined 878.07 points to wrap up trading at 366,588.27, the JSE Main Index gained 289.97 points to end at 322,286.12, the Junior Market Index popped 2.27 points to finish at 3,355.01 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 4.77 points to finish at 193.57.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.2 based on 2025-26 earnings and .15 based on 2024-25 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other detailed daily charts provide on going updated information to help in 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.
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 dropped 971.23 points to 331,933.18, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 2,152.82 points to end at 367,466.34, the JSE Main Index slipped 985.10 points to wrap up trading at 321,996.15, the Junior Market Index declined 4.03 points to finish at 3,352.74 and the JSE USD Market Index sank 3.01 points to end at 188.80.
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 resulted in an exchange of 422,900 shares for $7,890,409 up from 372,719 stocks at $2,285,554 on Wednesday.
At the close of the market, Agostini remained at $67 in an exchange of 7 shares, Angostura Holdings sank 25 cents to $12.50 with investors trading 69 stock units, AS Bryden popped 42 cents to end at $2.75 with 1,150 shares crossing the exchange. CIBC Caribbean Bank ended at $8.25 in trading 50,000 stocks, First Citizens Group skidded 10 cents to close at $37.70 after an exchange of 712 units, GraceKennedy ended at $3.49 with investors trading 14 stocks. Guardian Holdings remained at $14 with 902 units passing through the market, L.J. Williams B share advanced 13 cents to $1.18 as investors exchanged 10 shares, Massy Holdings sank 3 cents to finish at a 52 weeks low of $3.71 with 52,949 stock units clearing the market. Medcorp dropped $2 to close at $50 with investors swapping 32 shares, National Enterprises lost 2 cents to end at $2.11, after closing with an exchange of 12,084 stocks, National Flour Mills ended at $1.61 with investors dealing in 550 units. 
NCB Financial remained at $1.93 as traders switched ownership of 235,500 stock units, Prestige Holdings slipped $1.07 to end at $12.50 after a transfer of 4,580 shares, Republic Financial rose 81 cents in closing at $107.31 with 61,764 stocks crossing the market. Scotiabank ended at $48.70 with a transfer of 2,504 units, Trinidad Cement fell 3 cents to close at $1.92 with 63 stock units crossing the market and Unilever Caribbean declined 5 cents to finish at $13.75 after traders exchanged 10 shares.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 404.12 points to close trading at 332,904.41, the All Jamaican Composite Index increased 1,770.33 points to conclude trading at 369,619.16, the JSE Main Index climbed 511.90 points to 322,981.25, the Junior Market Index sank 12.07 points to conclude trading at 3,356.77 and the JSE USD Market Index dropped 1.30 points to end at 191.81.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.4 based on the 2025-26 earnings and 15.3 based on 2024 historical earnings. ICInsider.com’s PE ratio chart and the other, more detailed daily charts provide regularly updated data to help with decision-making. 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.
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.