Soft trading on Jamaica Stock Exchange


Trading closed Monday with reductions in trading levels on the Jamaica Stock Exchange compared to Friday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market falling, with modest gains for the Junior Market and the JSE USD Market, following the prices of 44 shares rising, 38 declining and 30 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index slipped 699.48 points to end at 355,631.73, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped by 804.24 points to 411,283.72, the JSE Main Index skidded 787.27 points in settling at 347,777.94, the Junior Market Index rose 7.37 points to 3,218.68 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 1.37 points to end at 261.73.
At the close of market activities, 18,166,693 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 47,451,199 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $55.34 million, down from $143.54 million on the previous trading day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 246,534 shares for US$12,148, down from 588,868 units at US$28,215 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with only 2.46 million shares, followed by JMMB Group 7.35% – due 2028 with an exchange of 560,532 stocks and Wigton Energy with 439,385 units.
In Junior Market trading, Caribbean Flavours led with 5.01 million shares followed by Kintyre Holdings with 2.61 million stocks and Woodcats International with 1.25 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% sank $49 to finish at $2,550 and 138 Student Living preference share rose $20 to $220.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.7. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.3 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 earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio 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.

More gains for JSE Main Market


The Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market started May positively, with gains in the major indices on Friday, following trading in 61 securities compared with 64 on Thursday, with prices of 20 rising, 26 declining, and 15 ending unchanged. The volume of stocks traded declined 61 percent and the value ended 66 percent lower compared to Thursday.

The market closed with 30,644,804 shares trading for $122,921,813, down from 79,019,476 stock units at $358,870,715 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 502,374 shares worth $2,015,112 compared with 1,234,679 stocks at $5,607,355 on Thursday and with an average of 342,509 stock units at $2,726,829 for April.
Wigton Energy led trading for a second straight day, with 23.19 million shares for 75.7 percent of the total volume, and was followed by Transjamaican Highway, with 4.91 million units for 16 percent of the day’s trade and Supreme Ventures with 723,200 stocks for 2.4 percent of the volume traded.
The All Jamaican Composite Index increased 1,678.85 points to a multi-year high of 412,087.96, the JSE Main Index popped 1,730.63 points to wrap up trading at 348,565.21 and the JSE Financial Index rallied 0.56 points to finish at 64.93. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows 13 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 the financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close, Berger Paints popped 61 cents to finish at $5.76 after the trading of 435 shares, Caribbean Cement fell $2 to $103 with trading of tostocks, Carreras rose 55 cents to $22.15, with an exchange of 216,948 shares. Eppley Caribbean Property Fund climbed by 46 cents to $45.46 after an exchange of 104 stocks, GraceKennedy rallied by $1 to close at $72 following trading of 215,055 units, Guardian Holdings gave up $10 and ended at $335 with investors swapping 421 stocks. Jamaica Producers skidded $1 to $26, with 2,019 units clearing the market, Margaritaville fell $1.85 in closing at $10.30 with investors dealing in 265 shares, Pan Jamaica dropped $1.73 to close at $46.27 following trading of 51,110 stock units. Proven Investments shed 80 cents and ended at $11.50 in an exchange of 56,540 shares, Scotia Group declined $1.24 to $50.96, with 60,266 stock units crossing the market, Seprod sank 99 cents to  $82 after trading 299 units and Wisynco Group dipped 70 cents to $21 after an exchange of 61,315 stocks.
In the preferred share segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% slipped 99 cents to finish at $42, with 106 shares crossing the market, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% rose $14 and ended at $2,599, with investors trading 16 stock units. 138 Student Living preference share lost $10 in closing at $200 in an exchange of 273 stocks and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% rallied $8 to close at $108 after160 units passed through the market. Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

JSE Main Market jumps, Juniors fall


The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Friday, with a sharp fall in the volume of stocks traded, with a lower value than on Thursday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market rising, the Junior Market index declining sharply and the JSE USD Market slipping. At the end of trading, prices of 33 shares rose, 51 declined and 24 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 1,140.50 points to end at 356,331.21, the All Jamaican Composite Index  bounced by 1,678.85 points to end at a new multi-year high of 412,087.96, the JSE Main Index rallied by 1,730.63 points to 348,565.21, the Junior Market Index sank 71.33 points to 3,211.31 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 4.26 points to 260.36.
At the close of the market, 47,451,199 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 95,175,330 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $143.54 million, down from $382.75 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 588,868 shares for US$28,215 compared to 86,897 units at US$33,792 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 23.19 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 4.91 million stocks and Supreme Ventures with 723,200 units.
In Junior Market trading, Express Catering led with 3.28 million shares, followed by Kintyre Holdings with 2.67 million stocks and Caribbean Flavours with 2.43 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% climbed $14 to $2,599, 138 Student Living preference share dipped $10 to finish at $200 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% rose $8 and ended at $108.
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 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.

Another Wigton dominant Main Market trade


Wigton Energy pushed trading well ahead of Wednesday’s levels following an exchange of a hefty 67 million shares for 84 percent of total volume traded on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market on Thursday. The large Wigton Energy trade pushed the volume of stocks exchanged up a solid 445 percent and the value 74 percent higher than on Wednesday. At the close of trading, 63 securities changed hands, similar to Wednesday, with prices of 24 rising, 27 declining and 13 ending unchanged.

The market closed with 79,019,440 shares trading for $358,863,155, up from 14,511,508 stock units at $206,741,820 on Wednesday.
Trading closed with an average of 1,254,277 shares at $5,696,241, well above the 230,341 stock units at $3,281,616 on Wednesday and for the month to date, an average of 342,509 stocks at $2,726,829, well ahead of 291,314 shares at $2,560,097 on the preceding day and compares well with March’s average of 244,194 stock units at $3,119,428.
Wigton Energy led trading with 66.55 million shares for 84.2 percent of total volume, followed by Transjamaican Highway, with 3.25 million stocks for 4.1 percent of the day’s trade, Scotia Group closed with 3.02 million stocks for 3.8 percent of the volume traded and Supreme Ventures with 2.84 million units for 3.6 percent of market share.
The All Jamaican Composite Index popped 3,725.27 points to close at a multi-year high of 410,409.11, the JSE Main Index climbed 1,277.86 points to conclude trading at 346,834.58 and the JSE Financial Index rallied 0.53 points to 64.37. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows 12 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 20.4. The JSE Main and the USD Market PE ratios are based on last traded prices and earnings forecasts from ICInsider.com for companies with financial years ending around August 2026.
At the close of the market, AS Bryden fell $4.39 to $25.06, with 2,876 shares passing the market, Barita Investments dropped 98 cents to close at $68.02 after an exchange of 8,955 stock units, Berger Paints declined 90 cents to $5.15, with a mere 47 shares crossing the market. Caribbean Cement climbed $3.50 in closing at $105 following an exchange of 22,350 units, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund lost $1.49 to end at $45, in switching the ownership of 1,093 stocks, Guardian Holdings skidded $5 to close at $345 after a transfer of 8,294 shares. Jamaica Producers increased $2.05 to $27, with an exchange of 352,185 stocks, Kingston Properties sank 49 cents to end at $12 with investors trading 15,051 units, Pan Jamaica shed 98 cents to close at $48, with 131,533 shares crossing the market. Proven Investments dropped 65 cents and ended at $12.30 after an exchange of 6,507 units, Sagicor Group popped $2.31 to finish at $41.99 following trading of 189,284 stock units and Scotia Group gained $1.20 and ended at $52.20, after 3,020,768 stock units passed through the market.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.75% preference share rose 50 cents to $20.50 with an exchange of 234 shares, Jamaica Public Service 7% rallied $5.45 to end at $42.99, following trading of 465 units. 138 Student Living preference share advanced $31 in closing at $241 with investors dealing in 1,610 stocks, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% rose $75 to finish at $1,160 with a transfer of 3,572 stock units, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% dipped $9 to close at $100 with investors swapping 5,018 shares and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% advanced 80 cents to $103 in an exchange of 24,932 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Wigton dominates JSE Main Market


Wigton Energy pushed trading well ahead of Wednesday’s levels following an exchange of a hefty 67 million shares for 84 percent of total volume traded on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market on Thursday. The large Wigton Energy trade pushed the volume of stocks exchanged up a solid 445 percent and the value 74 percent higher than on Wednesday. At the close of trading, 63 securities changed hands, similar to Wednesday, with prices of 24 rising, 27 declining and 13 ending unchanged.

The market closed with 79,019,440 shares trading for $358,863,155, up from 14,511,508 stock units at $206,741,820 on Wednesday.
Trading closed with an average of 1,254,277 shares for $5,696,241, well above the 230,341 stock units at $3,281,616 on Wednesday and for the month to date, an average of 342,509 units at $2,726,829, quite ahead of 291,314 shares at $2,560,097 on the previous day and compares well with March’s average of 244,194 stock units at $3,119,428.
Wigton Energy led trading with 66.55 million shares for 84.2 percent of total volume, followed by Transjamaican Highway, with 3.25 million stocks for 4.1 percent of the day’s trade, Scotia Group closed with 3.02 million stocks for 3.8 percent of the volume traded and Supreme Ventures with 2.84 million units for 3.6 percent of market share.
The All Jamaican Composite Index popped 3,725.27 points to close at a multi-year high of 410,409.11, the JSE Main Index climbed 1,277.86 points to conclude trading at 346,834.58 and the JSE Financial Index rallied 0.53 points to 64.37. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows 12 stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
The Main Market closed with an average PE Ratio of 20.4. The JSE Main and the USD Market PE ratios are based on last traded prices and earnings forecasts by ICInsider.com for the fiscal year ending around August 2026.
At the close, AS Bryden fell $4.39 to $25.06, following the trading of 2,876 shares, Barita Investments dipped 98 cents to $68.02 in an exchange of 8,955 stock units, Berger Paints declined 90 cents to $5.15, with a mere 47 shares crossing the market. Caribbean Cement climbed $3.50 in closing at $105 following an exchange of 22,350 units, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund lost $1.49 to end at $45, in switching the ownership of 1,093 stocks, Guardian Holdings skidded $5 to close at $345 after a transfer of 8,294 shares. Jamaica Producers increased $2.05 to $27, with an exchange of 352,185 stocks, Kingston Properties sank 49 cents to end at $12 with investors trading 15,051 units, Pan Jamaica shed 98 cents to close at $48, with 131,533 shares crossing the market, Proven Investments dropped 65 cents and ended at $12.30 after an exchange of 6,507 units, Sagicor Group popped $2.31 to finish at $41.99 following trading of 189,284 stocks and Scotia Group gained $1.20 and ended at $52.20, after 3,020,768 stock units passed through the market.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.75% preference share rose 50 cents to $20.50 with an exchange of 234 shares, Jamaica Public Service 7% rallied $5.45 to end at $42.99, following trading of 465 units. 138 Student Living preference share advanced $31 in closing at $241 with investors dealing in 1,610 stocks, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% rose $75 to finish at $1,160 with a transfer of 3,572 stock units, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% dipped $9 to close at $100 with investors swapping 5,018 shares and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% advanced 80 cents to $103 in an exchange of 24,932 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

All Jamaica hits multi-year high


The All Jamaican Composite Index advanced to a multi-year high of 410,409.11, the highest level since late 2022. The JSE Combined Market Index climbed 1,222.33 points to finish at 355,190.71, the All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 3,725.27 points at the close, the JSE Main Index rallied 1,277.86 points to settle at 346,834.58, the Junior Market Index advanced a mere 0.11 points to 3,282.64 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 0.48 points to settle at 264.62.

Trading closed Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a greater value than on Wednesday, resulting in the prices of 39 shares rising, 47 declining and 29 remaining firm.
Trading jumped sharply following 95,175,294 shares trading in all markets, from 52,487,910 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets totalling $382.75 million, compared with $251.17 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 86,897 shares for US$33,792 compared to 757,093 units at US$111,640 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 66.55 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 3.25 million stocks and Scotia Group with 3.02 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 5.31 million shares, followed by Dolla Financial with 1.60 million stocks and ONE on ONE Educational with 1.49 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% rallied $5.45 in closing at $43, 138 Student Living preference share increased $31 to $241, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% popped $75 to close at $1,160 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% declined $9 and ended at $100.The
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 16. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.5 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 computed by dividing the price of a stock by the company’s earnings per share. (EPS) 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.

Trading recovery at the JSE Main Market


Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market ended on Wednesday, with the volume of stocks traded rising 57 percent and the value jumping 216 percent compared to Tuesday, with trading in 63 securities compared with 55 on Tuesday, resulting in prices of 30 rising, 20 declining and 13 ending unchanged and ended with solid gains in the market index.

The market closed with 14,514,678 shares being traded with a value of $206,882,540, up from 9,270,119 units at $65,463,179 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 230,341 shares at $3,281,616, well above 168,548 stocks at $1,190,240 on Tuesday and month to date, an average of 291,314 units with an average of  $2,560,097 versus 294,941 shares at $2,517,174 on the previous day and March with an average of 244,194 stock units at $3,119,428.
Sagicor Select Financial Fund led trading with 4.01 million shares for 27.6 percent of total volume, followed by Transjamaican Highway, with 2.79 million stocks for 19.2 percent of the day’s trade, Supreme Ventures closed with 1.15 million stocks for 7.9 percent of the volume traded and Scotia Group with 1.15 million units for 7.9 percent of market trade.
The All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 2,308.98 points to close trading at 406,683.84, the JSE Main Index popped 1,707.19 points to conclude trading at 345,556.72 and the JSE Financial Index dropped 0.68 points to wrap-up trading at 63.84. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows 15 stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and 10 with lower offers.
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 of trading, AS Bryden climbed $3.94 to $29.45 in an exchange of 73 shares, Caribbean Cement popped $2.50 to end at $101.50 in switching ownership of 257,598 units. General Accident rallied 90 cents to close at $6 after an exchange of only 1,601 shares, GraceKennedy rose 50 cents to close at $71 in trading 538,336 stock units, Guardian Holdings climbed $20 to finish at $350 and closed after an exchange of 11,765 shares. Jamaica Producers advanced $2.39 to $24.95 with a transfer of 295,112 units, Kingston Properties gained 49 cents to close at $12.49 as investors exchanged 1,789 stocks, Lasco Manufacturing rose 82 cents and ended at $7.03, with 5,622 stock units crossing the market. Massy Holdings rallied $1 in closing at $72 with traders dealing in 165 shares, Mayberry Jamaican Equities increased 69 cents to finish at $7.20 following an exchange of 10,145 stock units, Pan Jamaica sank 50 cents in closing at $48.98, with 135,027 units crossing the market. Proven Investments popped $2.05 to $12.95 with investors swapping 522,331 shares, Scotia Group lost $1 to close at $51 after a transfer of 1,152,432 units, Seprod gained $5 and ended at $83 passed after 47,304 stocks passed through the market and Sygnus Real Estate Finance advanced $1.73 to finish at $10.73 following trading of 834 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% popped $5.04 to close at $37.54 after trading of 3 shares and 138 Student Living preference share sank $10 to finish at $210 in an exchange of 36 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Bounce for JSE Main & Junior Market


Trading closed Wednesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a higher volume and value of stocks changing hands, than on Tuesday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market rising, with the Junior Market index putting in another day of sizable bounce, while the JSE USD Market dropped. At the end of trading the prices of 47 shares rose, 32 declined and 31 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index gained 1,975.65 points to 353,968.38, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 2,308.98 points to finish at 406,683.84, the JSE Main Index gained 1,707.19 points to end at 345,556.72, the Junior Market Index rose 47.71 points to end at 3,282.53 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 6.07 points to end trading at 264.14.
At the close of trading, 50,444,333 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 16,255,174 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $207.76 million, up from $71.11 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 757,093 shares for US$111,640 compared to 179,979 units at US$64,295 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Sagicor Select Financial Fund led with 4.01 million shares followed by Transjamaican Highway with 2.29 million stocks and Scotia Group with 1.15 million units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 20.89 million shares followed by Kintyre Holdings with 4.48 million stocks and Jamaican Teas with 2.01 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% popped $5.04 to $38 and 138 Student Living preferred share skidded $10 to $210.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.8. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.3 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 


Trading activities dropped on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market on Tuesday, with the volume of stocks traded declining 28 percent, with a 57 percent lower value compared to Monday, following trading in 55 securities compared with 60 on Monday, with prices of 19 rising, 24 declining and 12 ending unchanged, but this bias towards declining stocks did not prevent the main market indices from rallying.

The market closed with investors exchanging 9,270,119 shares, with a value of $65,463,179 compared to 12,952,559 stocks with a value of $151,066,529 on Monday.
Trading averaged 168,548 shares at $1,190,240 down from 215,876 stocks at $2,517,775 on Monday and month to date, an average of 294,941 stock units at $2,517,174 compared with 301,865 shares at $2,589,865 on the previous day and March with an average of 244,194 stock units at $3,119,428.
Transjamaican Highway led trading with 4.31 million shares for 46.5 percent of total volume, followed by JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028, with 862,318 units for 9.3 percent of the day’s trade and Wigton Energy with 849,212 stocks for 9.2 percent of the volume traded.
The All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,835.23 points to settle at 404,374.86, the JSE Main Index advanced 2,428.38 points to 343,849.53 and the JSE Financial Index rose 0.88 points to 64.52. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows 15 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 20.5. 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 of trading activities, Barita Investments rose 50 cents to $69 after an exchange of 1,695 shares, Caribbean Cement dropped $1 to $99 with investors trading 74,113 units, General Accident declined by 90 cents to close at $5.10, with an exchange of 26,987 stocks. GraceKennedy rose 50 cents to $70.50 after trading 24,342 shares, Guardian Holdings fell $8 in closing at $330 with an exchange of 115 stock units, Jamaica Stock Exchange popped 60 cents to finish at $12.80 after 14,870 shares passed through the market. JMMB Group climbed 48 cents to $16.40 in switching ownership of 46,621 units, Lasco Manufacturing skidded 83 cents to close at $6.21, with 220,436 stocks clearing the market, Massy Holdings lost $1 and ended at $71 with an exchange of 1,022 stock units. Mayberry Jamaican Equities slipped 73 cents to finish at $6.51, with 61,846 shares changing hands, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy increased 51 cents in closing at $37 as investors exchanged 100 stock units, 138 Student Living sank 52 cents to end at $2.85, with 169,591 stocks crossing the market. Scotia Group rallied $1 to $52 in an exchange of 12,074 units, Seprod dipped $1 and ended at $78, with 2,647 stocks crossing the market and Sygnus Real Estate Finance declined $1.70 in closing at $9 with investors trading 3,740 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% gained $1.43 to end at $32.50 after an exchange of 45 shares, 138 Student Living preference share shed $4 to finish at $220, following trading in 12 stock units and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% rose $5 to close at $1085 after an exchange of 50 shares.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Early month end rally for JSE Markets


Trading closed Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the volume of stocks that were exchanged, with a much lower value than on Monday, but that did not prevent the major indices, the Main Market and the Junior Market index, from climbing sharply, with the JSE USD Market climbing modestly. At the end of trading the prices of 40 shares rose, 36 declined and 31 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 2,804.47 points to 351,992.73, the All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 1,835.23 points to settle at 404,374.86, the JSE Main Index popped 2,428.38 points to close at 343,849.53, as the Junior Market Index delivered a solid bounce of 67.08 points to finish at 3,234.82 and the JSE USD Market Index climbed 4.17 points to conclude trading at 270.21.
At the close of trading, 16,255,174 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 20,189,421 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to just $71.11 million, down sharply from $157.29 million on the previous day, The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 179,979 shares for US$64,295 compared to 344,911 units at US$15,373 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 4.31 million shares followed by JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 with 862,318 stocks and Wigton Energy with 849,212 units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 2.87 million shares followed by Woodcats International with 891,932 stocks and JFP with 699,454 units.
In the preferred segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% advanced $1.43 to end at $33, while 138 Student Living preference share sank $4 to $220 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% rose $5 to finish at $1,085.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.7. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.1 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding any major one-time income or expense. 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 more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist 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 in decision-making, especially when investing around the sector average, 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 be inclined to 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 shows 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.