Trading rise on Jamaica Stock Exchange 


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.

Gains for JSE Main Market


The Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market ended with gains in the major market indices on Friday, following a drop in the volume of stocks traded, declining 57 percent, with the value 74 percent lower compared to Thursday, with investors trading 55 securities, after slipping from 60 on Thursday, with prices of 18 rising, 18 declining and 19 ending unchanged.

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.
Trading averaged 99,211 shares at $1,117,654, in falling from 180,039 shares at $3,453,026 on Thursday and month to date, an average of 198,785 stock units at $1,559,382 compared with 217,287 shares at $1,641,459 on the preceding day and April that closed with an average of 342,509 stock units at $2,726,829.
On a day of low volumes, only two stocks traded over one million shares. Transjamaican Highway led the market with 1.63 million shares for 29.9 percent of total volume, followed by Wigton Energy with 1.03 million units for 18.8 percent of the day’s trade and JMMB Group with 605,085 stocks for 11.1 percent of the volume traded.
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.
Trading activity closed on Friday with, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator showing nine stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 21.4. ICInsider.com compiles the JSE Main and the USD Market PE ratios, based on last traded prices and projected earnings for companies with the financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close of trading, Barita Investments skidded $1 to $68 after an exchange of 5,382 shares, Caribbean Cement sank 50 cents and ended at $105.50 with a transfer of 1,859 units, Caribbean Producers climbed 50 cents to close at $6 as investors exchanged 5,200 stocks. 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.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Trading falls on Jamaica Stock Exchange 


Trading closed Friday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a much lower value than on Thursday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market rising, while the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market climbed. At the end of trading the prices of 35 shares rose, 37 declined and 29 remained firm.

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 market activities, 26,726,603 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 35,632,408 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $72.32 million, down from $282.08 million on the preceding day. Trading jumped on the JSE USD market, with an exchange of 13,435,457 shares for US$613,032 compared to 347,887 units at US$16,393 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 1.63 million shares followed by Wigton Energy with 1.03 million stocks and JMMB Group with 605,085 units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 3.16 million shares followed by Future Energy with 1.09 million stocks and Jetcon Corporation with 1.07 million units.
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.
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.

Kgn Wharves dominates JSE Main Market


Trading surged on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded surging 287 percent and the volume of stocks marginally lower compared to Wednesday. Kingston Wharves contributed 78 percent of the value of stocks worth $163 million following trading in 60 securities, up from 57 on Wednesday, with prices of 24 rising, 24 declining and 12 ending unchanged

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.
Trading averaged 180,039 shares at $3,453,026 after an average of 191,430 stock units at $947,026 on Wednesday and month to date, an average of 217,287 shares with a value of $1,641,459, after sliding from 226,757 shares at $1,180,892 on the previous day and April with an average of 342,509 stock units at $2,726,829.
Kingston Wharves led trading with 5.02 million shares for 46 percent of the total volume, followed by Transjamaican Highway, with 2.37 million stocks for 18.6 percent of the day’s trade and Supreme Ventures with 2.04 million units for 16 percent of the overall trade.
The All Jamaican Composite Index declined 2,905.87 points to 408,442.00, the JSE Main Index sank 2,656.27 points to close at 346,780.55 and the JSE Financial Index declined 0.42 points to 64.36. At the close, 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 Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 20.1. The JSE Main and the USD Market PE ratios are based on last traded prices and forecasted earnings compiled by ICInsider.com for companies with the financial year ending around August 2026.
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.
In the preferred share segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% dipped $1 to $41 as investors exchanged 573 stock units, 138 Student Living preference share dropped $15 to end at $205 in switching ownership of 26 stocks. Productive Business Solutions 10.5% declined $10 in closing at $1,090 with investors dealing in 2,111 shares and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% shed $1.94 to close at $108 with a transfer of 120 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Junior Market rallies, JSE Main Market falls


Trading closed Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the volume of stocks changing hands, with a greater value than on Wednesday, resulting in major indices of the Main Market falling, the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market rising. At the end of trading, prices of 42 shares rose, 42 declined and 26 remained firm.

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 the market, 35,632,408 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 29,433,271 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $282.08 million, up from $74.16 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 347,887 shares for US$16,393, compared to 1,030,861 units at US$36,196 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Kingston Wharves led the market with 5.02 million shares being traded, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 2.37 million stocks and Supreme Ventures with 2.04 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Jamaican Teas led with 10.63 million shares, followed by Jetcon Corporation with 3.01 million stocks and Derrimon Trading with 2.63 million units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share slipped $15 to finish at $205, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% lost $10 to $1,090 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% declined $1.94 to close at $108.
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.
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.

Jamaica Stock Exchange markets fall


The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Wednesday with a rise in the volume and value of stocks traded, compared with Tuesday, resulting in major indices of the Main Market falling, the Junior Market index dropping and the JSE USD Market merely falling. At the end of trading, prices of 34 shares rose, 40 declined and 32 remained firm.

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, 29,433,271 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 16,828,255 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets creeping up to $74.16 million, from $72.73 million on the preceding day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,030,861 shares for US$36,196, compared to 869,095 units at US$42,552 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund led trading with 3.44 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 2.22 million stocks and Transjamaican Highway with 2.01 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Atlantic Hardware led with 5.63 million shares, followed by Kintyre Holdings with 3.26 million stocks and Paramount Trading with 1.87 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% dropped $161 and ended at $2,389, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% dived $59.78 to $1,100 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% climbed $6.74 to close at $110.
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.
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.

Sagicor Select dominates JSE Main Market


Sagicor Select Manufacturing Fund secured 32 percent of the volume of shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market on Wednesday, with the volume of stocks traded rising 80 percent, with 9 percent lower value compared to Tuesday, following trading in 57 securities similar on Tuesday, with prices of 16 rising, 25 declining and 16 ending unchanged.

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.
Trading averaged 191,430 shares at $947,026 compared with 106,316 stocks at $1,044,592 on Tuesday and month to date, an average of 226,757 units at $1,180,892 after slipping from 238,006 shares at $1,255,363 on the previous day and April with an average of 342,509 stock units at $2,726,829.
Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund led trading with 3.44 million shares for 31.5 percent of total volume, followed by Wigton Energy, with 2.22 million stocks for 20.3 percent of the day’s trade and Transjamaican Highway with 2.01 million units for 18.4 percent of the day’s trade.
The All Jamaican Composite Index dipped 1,300.89 points to 411,347.87, the JSE Main Index skidded 244.22 points to wrap-up trading at 349,436.82 and the JSE Financial Index slipped 0.11 points to 64.78. 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.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 20.2. The JSE Main and the USD Market PE ratios are based on last traded prices and earnings forecasts by ICInsider.com for companies with fiscal year ending around August 2026.
At the close of trading, AS Bryden increased $3.68 to $28.95 with 110 shares crossing the market, Barita Investments dropped $1 to $68 in an exchange of 52,992 units, Caribbean Cement popped $1 to end at $106 with 10,791 stocks passing through the market. First Rock Real Estate shed 84 cents in closing at $8.90 after an exchange of 227 shares, GraceKennedy advanced 80 cents and ended at $71 following trading in 17,557 stock units, Guardian Holdings sank $21.43 to finish at $328.57 with investors dealing in 6,445 shares. 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.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% skidded 98 cents in closing at $42 with 511 units crossing the exchange. Jamaica Public Service 9.5% lost $161 to close at $2,389 with investors trading 4 shares, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% declined $59.78 to end at $1,100 after a transfer of two stocks and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% rose $6.74 to finish at $109.94 with a mere one unit crossing the market.
Prices of traded securities are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

More gains for JSE Main Market


Trading picked up moderately on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market on Tuesday, with the volume of stocks traded just rising compared to Monday, with the value climbing 41 percent, following trading in 57 securities compared with 61 on Monday, with prices of 25 rising, 20 declining and 12 ending unchanged, with Guardian Holding leading trading with the highest price movement higher after the company posted sold first quarter, excluding a huge investment loss due to market volatility.

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.
Trading averaged 106,316 shares at $1,044,592 compared to 96,693 stock units at $692,564 on Monday. Trading for the month to date, ends with an average of 238,006 units at $1,255,363 compared with 299,533 shares at $1,353,838 on the prior day and April with an average of 342,509 stock units at $2,726,829.
On a day of low trading activities, Transjamaican Highway led trading with a mere 1.49 million shares for 24.7 percent of total volume, followed by Supreme Ventures, with 1.45 million units for 24 percent of the day’s trade and Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund with 855,023 stocks for 14.1 percent of the volume traded.
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.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 20.7. The JSE Main and the 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 2026.
At the close, Barita Investments climbed 99 cents to finish at $69, after trading of 477 shares, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund popped $3 to $45, with 776 stocks crossing the market, GraceKennedy slipped 80 cents in closing at $70.20 after an exchange of 6,149 shares. Guardian Holdings increased $4 to close at $350 with investors trading 11,170 units, 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.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share popped $3.34 to finish at $19.50 with traders dealing in 43 shares.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

JSE Main & USD markets gain, Juniors drop


Main Market and US dollar-denominated stocks closed higher on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Tuesday, but the Junior Market declined in a market that had fewer shares trading than the day before, resulting in prices of 38 shares rising, 41 declining and 26 ending firm. Trading ended with a fall in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a greater value than on Monday.

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 market activities, 16,828,255 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 18,166,693 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $72.73 million, up from $55.34 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 869,095 shares for US$42,552 after jumping from 246,534 units at US$12,148 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 1.49 million shares, followed by Supreme Ventures with 1.45 million stock units and Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund with 855,023 units.
In Junior Market trading, Jamaican Teas led with 1.56 million shares, followed by Woodcats International with 1.31 million stocks and EduFocal with 1.14 million units.
In the preference share segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share advanced $3.34 to $20.
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.
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.

Trading drops on JSE Main Market 


Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market ended on Monday, with the volume of stocks traded diving 81 percent and the value 66 percent compared to Friday, following trading in 61 securities, similar to trading on Friday, with prices of 26 rising, 18 declining and 17 ending unchanged.

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.
Trading averaged 96,693 shares for $692,564, down sharply from 502,374 stock units at $2,015,112 on Friday and for the month to date, an average of 299,533 units at $1,353,838 compared to April with an average of 342,509 stock units at $2,726,829.
Transjamaican Highway led trading with 2.46 million shares for 41.7 percent of total volume followed by JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 with 560,532 units for 9.5 percent of the day’s trade and Wigton Energy with 439,385 stocks for 7.4 percent of the volume traded.
The All Jamaican Composite Index declined 804.24 points to end at 411,283.72, the JSE Main Index sank 787.27 points to 347,777.94 and the JSE Financial Index dipped 0.24 points to finish at 64.69. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows 11 stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
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.
At the close of the market, Caribbean Cement gained $1.78 to finish at $104.78 after an exchange of 3,712 shares, Carreras rose 59 cents and ended at $22.74 with 313,887 stock units changing hands, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund skidded $3.46 to $42 as investors exchanged 706 shares. First Rock Real Estate climbed 93 cents to end at $9.74 in switching ownership of 627 units, GraceKennedy fell $1 in closing at $71 with traders dealing in 20,042 stocks, Guardian Holdings increased $11 to close at $346 after an exchange of 4,923 units. Jamaica Broilers popped 41 cents to $15.66, with 21,449 stocks crossing the market, Jamaica Producers shed $1 to finish at $25 with investors dealing in 11 shares, Margaritaville advanced $1.11 and ended at $11.41 in an exchange of 4 stock units. 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.
In the preferred share segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% gained 99 cents to finish at $42.99 with investors trading 304 stocks, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% dipped $49 to close at $2,550 with 50 units being traded, 138 Student Living preference share rose $20 and ended at $220 in an exchange of 11 stocks and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% rallied $1 to finish at $109 and closed with 4 shares changing hands.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.