Trading levels dropped sharply on Monday compared with Friday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and ended with rising stocks pushing the Main Market indices higher at the close at the same time that the Junior Market and JSE USD Market Indices declined with prices of 30 shares rising, 54 declining and 28 remaining firm.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 1,741.14 points to 348,497.55, the All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 2,550.43 points to end at 388,944.62, while the JSE Main Index rose 1,899.29 points to end at 336,118.40, the Junior Market Index lost 10.47 points to close at 3,775.78 after trading above 3,800 points in the morning session and the JSE USD market slipped 3.46 points to end at 241.51.
At the close of trading, 8,400,039 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 40,699,662 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to just $39.95 million, down from $253.59 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 169,339 shares for US$9,714 well short of the 249,958 units at US$17,257 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 1.76 million shares followed by Radio Jamaica with 1.10 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 423,488 units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 451,123 shares followed by One Great Studio with 437,158 stocks and EduFocal with 418,499 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% sank $2.50 in closing at $41, 138 Student Living preference share lost $20.38 to close at $224 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share dropped $63 to finish at $1,050.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14 based on 2024-25 projected earnings and 20.4 based on estimated 2024 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 the ordinary shares that are listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange grouped into industries, allowing for an easy comparison 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.
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 increased 1,673.87 points to finish at 346,756.41, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 2,039.04 points to 386,394.19, the JSE Main Index gained 1,440.86 points to end at 334,219.11, the Junior Market Index rose 41.28 points to end at 3,786.25 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 2.30 points to 244.97.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14.1 on 2023-24 earnings and .20.4 based on 2024-25 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 and 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.
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 trading, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 417.09 points to 345,082.54, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 15.69 points to 384,355.15, the JSE Main Index rose 117.82 points to 332,778.25, the Junior Market Index was up by 42.46 points to 3,744.97 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 11.04 points to end at 247.27.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 13.9 based on 2024-25 earnings and 20.3 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all of the ordinary shares that are listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and 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 net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure to assess 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 1,190.87 points to 344,665.45, the All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 834.58 points to end at 384,339.46, the JSE Main Index increased 1,088.61 points to settle at 332,660.43, the Junior Market Index popped 20.90 points to 3,702.51 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 0.34 points to settle at 236.23.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14 based on 2024-25 earnings and 20.2 based on 2023-24 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 the ordinary shares that are listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, and 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.
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 to assess 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 3,349.63 points to 343,474.58, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 4,134.96 points to 383,504.88, the JSE Main Index lost 3,422.55 points to finish at 331,571.82, the Junior Market Index shed 10.70 points to close at 3,681.61 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 0.38 points to finish at 236.57.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.9 based on 2024-25 projected earnings and 20.1 based on 2023-24 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 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.
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 trading, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 2,703.38 points to 346,824.21, the All Jamaican Composite Index jumped 3,023.20 points to close at 387,639.84, the JSE Main Index climbed 2,377.58 points to end trading at 334,994.37, the Junior Market Index rose 59.94 points to end at 3,692.31 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 1.25 points to settle at 236.19.At the close of trading, 18,271,149 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 19,774,969 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $74.45 million, just shy of $87.65 million on the previous trading day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 680,107 shares for US$21,934 up from to 145,889 units at US$9,208 on Friday.In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 9.17 million shares followed by Wigton Energy with 790,747 stocks and JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 with 613,148 units.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.9 based on 2024-25 estimated earnings and 20.3 based on 2023-24 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 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 rallied 2,069.08 points to conclude trading at 344,120.83, the All Jamaican Composite Index end up jumping 4,007.11 points to 384,616.64, the JSE Main Index climbed 2,488.97 points to 332,616.79, the Junior Market Index skidded 43.39 points to end at 3,632.37 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 0.78 points higher to 237.44.
In the preferred share segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share jumped $165 to close trading at $1,100 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% sank $5.50 to $104.
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 declined 68.19 points to finish at 342,051.75, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 401.76 points to conclude trading at 380,609.53, the JSE Main Index fell by 255.90 points to 330,127.82, the Junior Market Index gained 24.62 points to end at 3,675.76 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 0.17 points to end at 236.66.
In the preference segment of the market, Eppley 7.25% preferrence share rose $2.89 in closing at $19, 138 Student Living preferred share climbed $40.12 to close at $279, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share lost $165 and ended at $935 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% rose $5 to close at $109.
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 dropped 1,800.10 points to 342,119.94, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 1,811.19 points to conclude trading at 381,011.29, the JSE Main Index declined by 1,575.05 points to 330,383.72, the Junior Market Index pulled back 40.99 points to end at 3,651.14 and the JSE USD Market Index lost 1.65 points to finish at 236.83.
The JSE market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.9 on 2024-25 earnings and 20.1 based on 2023-24 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 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.
The market closed with 13,915,261 shares traded in all three markets, up from 10,906,252 stock units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and the Main markets amounting to $261.56 million, up from $54.8 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with 325,340 shares being exchanged for US$10,946 versus 20,668 units at US$13,498 on Monday.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 on 2024-25 earnings and 20.3 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 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.