The Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market closed at the highest level since late October 2022, while the JSE USD Market climbed to the highest level in more than a year, but the Junior Market continues to struggle, ending below last year’s close. Trading closed with a bounce in the volume of stocks exchanged, with the value greater than on Tuesday. At the end of trading, the prices of 43 shares rose, 41 declined and 26 remained firm.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 3,976.76 points to 354,995.59, the highest since October 24, 2022, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 5,266.05 points to close at 405,431.83, the highest point since late October 2022, the JSE Main Index advanced by 3,888.79 points to 345,855.22, the highest point since late October 2022, the Junior Market Index rallied 35.98 points powered by a number big winners to close 3,384.88, one half of a percent point lower than the 2025 close and the JSE USD Market Index climbed 2.90 points to 265.10.
At the close of trading, 64,344,315 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 42,161,746 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $421.01 million, up from $152.54 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 390,129 shares for US$78,195 compared to 1,178,513 units at US$67,962 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 9.85 million shares, followed by Radio Jamaica with 6.69 million stocks and GraceKennedy with 2.27 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led with 9.89 million shares, followed by Kintyre Holdings with 5.44 million stocks and Stationery and Office Supplies with 4.45 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% dipped $1.29 to $41 and 138 Student Living preference share jumped by $72.99 to $244.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14.6 compiled using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.6 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals, while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors. 
Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 3,631.08 points to 351,018.83, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 4,541.72 points to finish at 400,165.78, the highest closing point since the start of January 2023. The JSE Main Index rallied 3,559.98 points to 341,966.43, the Junior Market Index rallied 31.60 points to 3,348.90 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 12.34 points to end at 262.20.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14.4 based on 2026-27 earnings and .15.3 based on 2025-26 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help in decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2025 and 2026 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index gained 2,609.94 points to wrap up trading at 347,387.75, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 5,195.35 points to 395,624.06, the JSE Main Index advanced 2,726.22 points to 338,406.45, the Junior Market Index increased by 0.15 points to finish at 3,317.30 and the JSE USD Market Index increased 9.59 points to end at 249.86.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14.3, computed on 2026-27 projected earnings and 15.6 using 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one time income or expense. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help in decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market.
The 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 price movements closely matched, between winners and losers, with prices of 42 shares rising, 41 declining and 26 remaining firm.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% dropped $13 to close at $1,120, while, Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% advanced by $1.25 in closing at $100.
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 price. 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 gained 2,174.62 points to wrap up trading at 341,169.38, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,818.80 points to 384,385.78, the JSE Main Index popped 1,868.46 points to 331,596.95, the Junior Market Index rallied a solid 54.46 points to finish at 3,359.27 after the market hit a high during the day at 3,384 points in late morning trading and the JSE USD Market Index rose by just 0.61 points to finish at 239.59.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 4.16 million units, followed by Dolla Financial with 3.35 million shares and EduFocal with 1.06 million units.
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 the percentage year to date price movement based on the 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 dipped 119.27 points to finish at 338,994.76, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed by 279.73 points to 382,566.98, the JSE Main Index slipped 196.45 points to 329,728.49, the Junior Market Index rallied 9.68 points higher to 3,304.81 and the JSE USD Market Index declined by 9.42 points to end at 238.98.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14.5 compiled using 2026-27 projected earnings and 15.5 based on 2025 historical earnings, and excludes 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 237.66 points to 339,114.03, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 603.84 points to end at 382,287.25, the JSE Main Index slipped 271.61 points to 329,924.94, the Junior Market Index gained a mere 3.13 points to close trading at 3,295.13 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 2.81 points to 248.40.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information 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.
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.
In the preference share market, Jamaica Public Service 7% sank $3.98 to close at $40, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% rose $8 in closing at $2,598 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% rallied $29.99 to $1,150.
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.
Trading ended with the JSE Combined Market Index skidding 2,524.64 points to wrap up trading at 339,007.64, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 3,460.44 points to 381,926.29, and the JSE Main Index sank 2,664.45 points to conclude trading at 329,631.09. The Junior Market Index popped 3.53 points to end at 3,319.75 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 3.60 points to finish at 232.81.
Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also displays 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 plunged 5,467.95 points to 341,532.28, the All Jamaican Composite Index dived 6,870.74 to close at points to 385,386.73, the JSE Main Index dropped 5,291.80 points to close at 332,295.54. The Junior Market Index sank 56.90 points to finish at 3,316.22 and the JSE USD Market Index climbed by 7.48 points to 236.41.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14.1 based on 2026-27 earnings and 15.4, that is compiled using 2025 historical earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market.
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.