The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed Monday with a rise in the volume of stocks traded, with a greater value than on Friday, resulting in the major indices of the Market slipping, with trading ending with prices of 44 shares rising, 38 declining and 29 remaining firm.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dipped 1,013.77 points to 355,189.51, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 618.58 points to end at 410,032.75, the JSE Main Index fell 972.24 points to 348,023.10, the Junior Market Index sank 11.72 points to 3,124.75 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped by 0.54 points to 263.86.
At the close of trading, 39,787,037 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 26,726,603 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets rising to $123.77 million, up from $72.32 million on the previous trading day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 773,033 shares for US$37,074 compared to 13,435,457 units at US$613,032 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 4.90 million shares followed by Wigton Energy with 3.26 million stocks and Lasco Distributors with 3.16 million units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 13.76 million shares, followed by Kintyre Holdings with 6.13 million stocks and Woodcats International with 2.32 million units.
In the preference share segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% rose $11 to close at $2,400 and 138 Student Living preference share popped $11 to finish at $216.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 14.8. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 14.9 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the most 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.
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 5,456,609 shares changing hands valued at $61,470,982 after trading tumbled from 10,802,361 stocks valued at $207,181,556 on Thursday.
The All Jamaican Composite Index gained 972.17 points to close trading at 409,414.17, the JSE Main Index rallied 2,214.79 points to 348,995.34 and the JSE Financial Index popped 0.71 points to end at 65.07.
General Accident increased 51 cents to finish at $6.25 with just one share clearing the market, GraceKennedy dipped 60 cents to end at $70.40 in an exchange of 230,769 stock units, Guardian Holdings fell $1.25 to $348.75 with the trading of 377 shares. Jamaica Stock Exchange shares popped 44 cents to close at $12.04 after an exchange of 2,964 stock units, Lasco Manufacturing gained 40 cents to finish at $6.70 with 9,466 stocks crossing the market and Wisynco Group declined 68 cents and ended at $20.31 in an exchange of 62,273 stock units.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 1,942.59 points to finish at 356,203.28, the All Jamaican Composite Index increased by 972.17 points to 409,414.17, the JSE Main Index rose 2,214.79 points to 348,995.34, the Junior Market Index slipped by 24.23 points to end at 3,136.47 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 1.43 points to end at 264.40.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.5. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15 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.
The market closed with 10,802,361 shares trading worth $207,181,556 after an increase from 10,911,504 stock units valued at $53,980,489 on Wednesday.
At the close of trading, Barita Investments rallied $1 to close at $69 with trading of 14,891 shares, Caribbean Producers sank 50 cents to $5.50 after an exchange of 23,876 stock units, Eppley popped 60 cents to $36 with investors exchanging 8,037 shares. with Eppley Caribbean Property Fund rallying by 97 cents in closing at $45.97 after an exchange of 120 stock units, General Accident dropped 51 cents to finish at $5.74 with investors swapping 1,736 stocks, Guardian Holdings rose $21.43 to close at $350 in an exchange of 10,123 units. Margaritaville fell $1.02 to $10.38 with traders dealing in 258 shares, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy sank $2.50 to end at $35.50 with 3,215 stock units changing hands, Proven Investments slipped 80 cents to $11 following trading in 2,736 stocks. Sagicor Real Estate Fund lost $1.39 and ended at $9.91 with an exchange of 47,589 shares,
Scotia Group gained 76 cents to close at $52.76 with 3,791 stock units crossing the market, Seprod advanced 81 cents to finish at $82.99 in trading 1,854 units and Supreme Ventures skidded 55 cents and ended at $16.15 after a transfer of 68,683 stocks.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index sank 2,438.63 points to finish at 354,260.69, the All Jamaican Composite Index skidded by 2,905.87 points to 408,442.00, the JSE Main Index declined 2,656.27 points to 346,780.55, the Junior Market Index rose 13.96 points to end at 3,160.70 while the JSE USD Market Index rallied by 1.52 points to close at 265.83.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.3. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 14.8 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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index slipped by 534.04 points to 356,699.32, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 1,300.89 points to close at 411,347.87, the JSE Main Index dipped 244.22 points to wrap up trading at 349,436.82, the Junior Market Index skidded 41.73 points to end at 3,146.74 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 0.36 points to 264.31.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.6. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.1 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the more popular measures used to value shares, and is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s profit per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts give investors regularly updated data 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.
The market closed with 10,911,504 shares trading for $53,980,489 after climbing from 6,059,984 stock units at $59,541,759 on Tuesday.
At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows 14 stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and three with lower offers.
Jamaica Stock Exchange slipped 45 cents and ended at $11.60 after an exchange of 6,198 stocks and Lasco Manufacturing sank 51 cents to $6.30 in trading 19,867 stocks.
The market closed following trading of 6,059,984 shares at $59,541,759 compared to 5,898,243 stock units at $42,246,380 on Monday.
The All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 1,365.04 points to finish at 412,648.76, the JSE Main Index climbed 1,903.10 points to 349,681.04 and the JSE Financial Index advanced 0.20 points to 64.89. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows six stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
Jamaica Producers sank $2.25 and ended at $22.75, with 15,461 stock units clearing the market, Massy Holdings rose $2 to end at $74, after trading of 1,921 shares. MPC Caribbean Clean Energy rallied $1 to $38 and closed with an exchange of 32 units, Sagicor Real Estate Fund gained 40 cents in closing at $11.30 with 1,877 stocks changing hands and Supreme Ventures advanced 55 cents and ended at $16.80 with 1,452,156 stock units crossing the market.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 1,601.63 points to finish trading at 357,233.36, at the same time the All Jamaican Composite Index popped by 1,365.04 points to 412,648.76, the JSE Main Index climbed by 1,903.10 points to 349,681.04, the Junior Market Index shded 30.21 points to end at 3,188.47 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 2.94 points to 264.67.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.6. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.2 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, is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the 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.
The market closed with 5,898,243 shares traded for just $42,246,380 compared with 30,644,804 stock units at $122,921,813 on Friday.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE of 20.5. The JSE Main and the USD Market PE ratios are based on the last traded prices and projected profits done by ICInsider.com for the financial years ending around August 2026.
Mayberry Jamaican Equities sank 64 cents to end at $6.51 following trading of 20,518 shares, Sagicor Real Estate Fund rallied 60 cents in closing at $10.90 after a transfer of 2,149 stock units and Scotia Group popped $1.04 to close at $52, with 6,318 units crossing the exchange.