Trading jumps on Junior Market


Trading jumped on Tuesday on the Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with 47 percent climb in the volume, with 113 percent value surge compared to Monday following activity in 42 securities compared with 44 on Monday and ending with prices of 11 rising, 21 declining and 10 closing unchanged and resulting in a minor slippage in the Junior Market Index of 5.83 points to 3,366.07.

The market closed with trading of 8,157,423 shares for $15,369,549, with an increase from 5,560,103 units at $7,226,779 on Monday.
Trading averaged 194,224 shares at $365,942, from 126,366 stocks at $164,245 on Monday, with the month to date, averaging 211,761 units at $314,517, compared with 213,431 stock units at $309,619 on the previous day and October with an average of 191,865 shares at $349,252.
Jamaican Teas led trading with 1.25 million shares for 15.4 percent of total volume, followed by Lasco Financial, with 1.0 million stock units for 12.3 percent of the day’s trade and Atlantic Hardware with 795,785 stocks for 9.8 percent of the volume traded.
At the close of trading, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows five stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
The Junior Market ended trading with an average P/E ratio of 12, based on the last traded price, in conjunction with earnings that are projected by ICInsider.com for financial years ending around August 2026.
At the close of a day of increased interest, AMG Packaging shed 29 cents in ending at $2.10 with 95,005 shares passing through the market, Atlantic Hardware climbed 8 cents in closing at $1.17 with a transfer of 795,785 stock units, Cargo Handlers rose $1.79 to a 52 weeks high of $15.10 with investors dealing in 1,026 shares. Dolla Financial declined 6 cents to finish at $2.43 with 270,425 stocks crossing the market, Dolphin Cove fell 8 cents and ended at $12.52 in an exchange of 4,031 units, Elite Diagnostic dropped 7 cents to close at $1.60 with 296,044 shares changing hands. Express Catering lost 45 cents to close at $2.72 with an exchange of 9,335 units, Future Energy slipped 12 cents to finish at $2.92 after trading of 586,587 stocks, Honey Bun rallied 39 cents and ended at $7.39 as traders switched ownership of 4,256 stock units. Image Plus popped 17 cents to end at $1.15 with investors swapping 3,590 shares, Jamaican Teas sank 13 cents in closing at $2.24 with an exchange of 1,253,865 stocks, Lasco Financial gained 10 cents to close at $1.98 with 1,000,006 units crossing the market. Lumber Depot skidded 14 cents to $3.06 in trading 132,932 stock units, Main Event increased 76 cents to close at $6.24 with 500 shares clearing the market, Paramount Trading sank 7 cents to finish at $1.32 with traders dealing in 20,616 stock units. Regency Petroleum advanced 10 cents to $4.40 in an exchange of 291,735 stocks, Spur Tree Spices dipped 8 cents to end at $1.02 with investors trading 146,781 units and Stationery and Office Supplies fell 7 cents in closing at $1.67 with 200,000 shares passing through the market.

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

Trading drops on the JSE USD market


The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market closed on Tuesday, with a 60 percent decline in the volume of stocks traded, accompanied by a 68 percent lower value than on Monday, resulting in an exchange of eight securities, compared with seven on Monday, with prices of three rising, four declining and one ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 146,298 shares for US$5,051, sinking from 363,093 stock units at US$15,846 on Monday.
Trading averaged 18,287 shares valued at US$631, dropping from 51,870 stock units at US$2,264 on Monday, with a month to date average of 28,794 units at US$1,530 compared with 29,738 shares at US$1,611 on the previous day and October with an average of 35,022 units for US$2,855.
The US Denominated Equities Index gained 2.39 points to 196.05. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 9.4. The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the last traded price by projected earnings, as determined by ICInsider.com for companies with a financial year end, around August 2026.
At the close of the market, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy sank 5.03 cents to end at 39.97 US cents as investors exchanged a mere one share, Productive Business Solutions climbed 6 cents to 80 US cents with 20 stock units clearing the market, Proven Investments increased 1 cent to close at 10 US cents after an exchange of 54 shares. Sygnus Credit Investments declined 0.6 of one cent to finish at 7 US cents with investors trading 7,500 units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share lost 0.96 of one cent and ended at 5.43 US cents with ownership of 3,509 stocks being changed and Transjamaican Highway popped 0.02 of a cent in closing at 2.74 US cents as investors swapped 134,596 shares.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% dipped 9.99 cents to US$1.05 with an exchange of 616 units and AS Bryden ended at US$1 with 2 stocks crossing the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Declines for JSE major markets


Trading closed Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a lower value than on Monday. At the end of trading, the prices of 32 shares rose, 47 declined and 31 remained firm, with declines in the major indices of the Main Market, with slippage in the Junior Market index, while the JSE USD Market rose.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 2,134.19 points to 320,821.96, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 3,555.97 points to end at 353,685.93, while the JSE Main Index shed 2,187.01 points to end at 310,285.98, the Junior Market Index sank 5.83 points to 3,366.07 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 2.40 points to wrap up trading at 196.05.
At the close of trading, 17,747,085 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 20,651,249 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $149.87 million, well below $271.42 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 146,298 shares for US$5,051 compared to 363,093 units at US$15,846 on Monday.
The leading trades for the day
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 2.34 million shares. Carreras with 1.80 million stocks. Wigton Energy with 914,116 units.

In Junior Market trading. Jamaican Teas led with 1.25 million shares. Lasco Financial, with 1.0 million stocks. Atlantic Hardware with 795,785 units.

In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share slipped $15 to $240 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% fell $2 to close at $104.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.4 based on 2025-26 earnings and 14.9 computed on 2024 historical earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated data 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 actual2024 and 2025 projected earnings. The earnings used excludes 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.

Grace pushes JSE market value higher


Trading activity on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market declined on Monday, with the volume of stocks traded falling by 37 percent compared to Friday. The total value of trades surged by a solid 288 percent, with Grace Kennedy delivering the bulk of the sum, following trading in 60 securities, up from 56 on Friday. At the close, 24 stocks advanced, 22 declined, and 14 remained unchanged after Jamaica Broilers, JMMB Group and Salada Foods hit 52 weeks intraday lows and Caribbean Cement hit an intraday 52 weeks high.

Total volume of stocks traded was 14,728,053 shares, with a total value traded of $264,196,081, in comparison to 23,221,916 shares valued at $68,128,306.
The Average traded volume was 245,468 shares at an average trade value of $4,403,268, compared to Friday’s averages 414,677 shares at $1,216,577.
Month-to-date, the average stands at 174,975 units at $1,458,279 compared with 167,463 shares at $1,144,426 on the previous day. For October, the average of stocks traded was 210,503 shares at $1,467,012.
Top Traded Stocks include:

  • Transjamaican Highway: 5.09 million shares, with 34.6 percent of total volume.
  • Wigton Energy: 2.81 million shares with 19.1 percent of the market trades.
  • GraceKennedy: 2.57 million shares with 17.5 percent of the overall volume.
  • JMMB 9.5 percent: 1.12 million shares for 7.6 percent of market share.

The All Jamaican Composite Index jumped 1,889.47 points to wrap up trading at 357,241.90, the JSE Main Index rose 1,075.02 points to conclude trading at 312,472.99 and the JSE Financial Index sank 0.61 points to finish at 62.97. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows nine stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and five with lower offers.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 13.7. 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 a day of active trading, AS Bryden popped $3.50 and ended at $34.50 with traders dealing in 15 shares, Barita Investments shed 59 cents to $77.90 with 557 stocks clearing the market, Caribbean Cement lost $3.89 to finish at $100.11 in trading 135,568 units, after the price hit a high of $121, triggering the circuit breaker. At the close, there was minimal stocks on offer. Caribbean Producers increased 52 cents to close at $7.64 with 3,554 shares crossing the exchange, Eppley climbed $1 to end at $35 with a transfer of 5,727 stock units, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund skidded $2 in closing at $40 after trading of 1,034 shares. General Accident sank 60 cents to $6.20 as traders exchanged 1,001 units, GraceKennedy rose $3.46 to finish at $72.45 with investors trading 2,572,647 stocks, Guardian Holdings dropped $25.90 and ended at $320.10 with 55 stock units crossing the market. Jamaica Producers sank 53 cents to end at $22 after an exchange of 290,668 shares, JMMB Group gained $1.21 in closing at $18 with 318,800 stock units changing hands, Kingston Properties rallied 85 cents to close at $9 after an exchange of 2,758 units. Lasco Manufacturing dipped 44 cents to $6 with 547,815 stocks crossing the market, Massy Holdings advanced $1 to end at $76 as investors exchanged 13,047 shares, Sagicor Group rose 71 cents in closing at $40, with an exchange of 3,221 stock units. Sagicor Real Estate Fund gained 51 cents to finish at $7.50 with an exchange of 300 units, Seprod fell $1.95 and ended at $80 with 3,978 stocks passing through the market, Supreme Ventures popped 55 cents to close at $18 with investors dealing in 33,706 units and Sygnus Real Estate Finance increased by 90 cents to $9.40 in an exchange of 51,785 shares.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share climbed $31.45 and ended at $255 with investors trading 16 stock units, Sygnus Credit Investments 10 percent declined $2 to end at $106 with 1,837 stocks switching owners and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% slipped $3.90 in closing at $101 after a transfer of 1,131 shares.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Trading jumps on JSE USD Market


The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market closed on Monday, with a 157 percent jump in the volume of stocks traded, valued 78 percent more than on Friday. Trading resulted in an exchange of seven securities, compared with eight on Friday, with prices of two rising, two declining and three ending unchanged.

The market closed after an exchange of 363,093 shares for a consideration of US$15,846 after climbing from 141,184 stock units at US$8,883 on Friday.
Trading averaged 51,870 shares at US$2,264, after jumping from 17,648 stocks at US$1,110 on Friday, with a month to date average of 29,738 units at US$1,611 compared with 27,849 stock units at US$1,555 on the previous day and October that closed with an average of 35,022 units for US$2,855.
The US Denominated Equities Index declined 0.41 points to end at 193.66. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 9.3. The PE ratio is computed by dividing the last traded price by projected earnings, as computed by ICInsider.com for companies with the financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close of the market, First Rock Real Estate USD share remained at 3 US cents after trading of 209 shares, Proven Investments shed 1 cent in closing at 9 US cents with 6,516 stock units in switching owners, Sterling Investments popped 0.01 of a cent to 2 US cents with investors dealing in 94,938 shares. Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share popped 0.39 of a cent to finish at 6.39 US cents with 149 stocks being traded and Transjamaican Highway ended at 2.72 US cents following the trading of 260,684 stock units.

In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 9.25% sank 75 cents to close at US$10.25 after a transfer of 587 shares and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% remained at US$10.25 as investors exchanged 10 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Major JSE indices jump


The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Monday with a fall in the volume of stocks traded, with a much greater value than on Friday, resulting in the prices of 42 shares rising, 38 declining and 31 remaining firm after Caribbean cement traded at a 52 weeks high of $120 before falling back by the close, after triggering the circuit breaker. Trading ended with the major indices of the Main Market and the Junior Market rising, while the JSE USD Market slipped.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 1,285.72 points to wrap up trading at 322,956.15, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,889.47 points to settle at 357,241.90, the JSE Main Index climbed 1,075.02 points to 312,472.99, the Junior Market Index rallied 36.20 points to finish at 3,371.90 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 0.41 points to 193.65.
A total of 20,651,249 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 32,321,051 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $271.42 million, up from a mere $76.28 million on the previous trading day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 363,093 shares for US$15,846, up from 141,184 units at US$8,883 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading, with 5.09 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 2.81 million stocks and GraceKennedy with 2.57 million units.
In Junior Market trading, JFP led with 934,948 shares, followed by Image Plus with 788,354 stocks and Atlantic Hardware with 632,642 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share increased $31.45 in closing at $255, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% sank $2 to $106 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% shed $3.90 to close at $101.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.5 based on 2025-26 earnings and 14.6 based on 2024 historical earnings.
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, 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 actual and projected 2025 earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Pertinent information is required to successfully navigate the numerous investment options in the stock market. The chart should be used to make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not 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.

Radio Jamaica tops JSE Trading


Trading declined on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Friday with a fall in the volume and value of stocks exchanged, compared with Thursday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market rising, even as more than 15 million shares of Radio Jamaica were traded. The Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market slipped, with trading ending with the prices of 32 shares rising, 38 declining and 36 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index advanced 1,760.88 points to 321,670.43, the All Jamaican Composite Index increased 1,253.30 points to wrap up trading at 355,352.43, the JSE Main Index gained 2,042.80 points to finish at 311,397.97, while the Junior Market Index dipped 27.32 points to close trading at 3,335.70 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 0.83 points to 194.06.
At the close of trading, 32,321,051 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 211,892,818 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $76.28 million, down from $367.32 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 141,184 shares for US$8,883 compared to 113,642 units at US$4,237 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Radio Jamaica led trading with 15.41 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 1.91 million stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.71 million units.
In Junior Market trading, One Great Studio led with 4.08 million shares, followed by Atlantic Hardware with 1.22 million stocks and Derrimon Trading with 590,564 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% shed $1.75 to end at $45, 138 Student Living preference share fell $26.45 in closing at $224 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% popped $3 to $108.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.9 based on 2025-26 projected earnings and 14.5 based on 2024 historical profits. 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 Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for an easy comparison of stocks within sectors 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 decision-making 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 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.

Big jump in Junior Market trading


Trading activity closed on the Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Friday, with a 73 percent rise in the volume of stocks traded, accompanied by a 30 percent a financial jump in the market over Thursday, following trading in 42 securities, up from 37 on Thursday and ending with prices of 10 rising, 12 declining and 20 closing unchanged.

The market closed with trading of 8,957,951 shares for $8,150,940, well over the 5,175,807 units at $6,259,164 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 213,285 shares at $194,070, after increasing from 139,887 stock units at $169,167 on Thursday with the month to date, averaging 223,080 units at $325,731 compared with 224,239 stock units at $341,308 on the previous day and October with an average of 191,865 shares at $349,252.
One Great Studio led trading with 4.08 million shares for 45.6 percent of total volume, followed by Atlantic Hardware, with 1.22 million stock units for 13.7 percent of the day’s trade and Derrimon Trading with 590,564 stock units for 6.6 percent of the volume traded.
At the close of trading, the Junior Market Index shed 27.32 points to 3,335.70. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows five stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and three with lower offers.
The Junior Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 13.1, based on the last traded price, in conjunction with earnings projected by ICInsider.com for financial years ending around August 2026.
At the close of trading, Cargo Handlers rallied $1.21 and ended at $13.31 in an exchange of only three shares, Caribbean Flavours rose 18 cents to $1.60 with just 1,838 stocks crossing the market, Elite Diagnostic fell 25 cents to end at $1.50 with investors trading 20,000 units. Express Catering sank 54 cents in closing at $2.74 with 14,249 shares passing through the market, Honey Bun declined 99 cents to close at $6.51 with investors dealing in 57,907 stock units, ISP Finance climbed $1.06 to finish at $12.96 with traders switching ownership of a mere one share. Jamaican Teas shed 12 cents to $2.26 with investors swapping 4,407 units, Knutsford Express dropped $1.35 to close at $11.65, with 17,026 stock units changing hands, Paramount Trading popped 21 cents and ended at $1.36 with traders dealing in 26,846 stock units and Stationery and Office Supplies advanced 6 cents in closing at $1.76 after an exchange of 151,787 shares.

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

Junior Market trading jumps


Trading closed on the Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Thursday, with a 110 percent rise in the volume traded, with 80 percent more value than on Wednesday, with trading in just 37 securities compared with 36 on Wednesday and ending with prices of 13 rising, 17 falling and seven closing unchanged.

The market closed with trading of 5,175,807 shares for $6,259,164, increasing from 2,468,696 units at $3,480,608 on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 139,887 shares at $169,167, jumping from 68,575 stocks at $96,684 on Wednesday, with the month to date, averaging 224,239 units at $341,308 each, compared to 234,054 stock units at $361,337 on the previous day and October with an average of 191,865 shares at $349,252.
Kintyre Holdings led trading with 1.98 million shares for 38.3 percent of total volume followed by AMG Packaging, with 659,335 stock units for 12.7 percent of the day’s trade and Omni Industries with 466,077 stocks for 9 percent of the volume traded.
At the close of trading, the Junior Market Index shed 10.93 points to conclude trading at 3,363.02. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows one stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and one with a lower offer.
The Junior Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 13, based on the last traded price, in conjunction with earnings projected by ICInsider.com for financial years ending around August 2026.
Trading ended on Thursday with, Cargo Handlers skidding 90 cents to $12.10 with 576 shares changing hands, with Caribbean Assurance Brokers falling 15 cents in closing at $2.04 with traders dealing in 490 units, Caribbean Flavours dropped 22 cents to finish at $1.42 with investors switching ownership of 20,554 stocks. Derrimon Trading increased 8 cents and ended at $1.84 after the trading of 798 shares, Dolla Financial shed 8 cents to close at $2.45 with 147,087 stock units crossing the market, Dolphin Cove popped 78 cents to end at $12.78 after an exchange of 1,944 shares. Elite Diagnostic sank 10 cents to $1.75 with a transfer of 4,090 stock units, Express Catering gained 23 cents in closing at $3.28 after an exchange of 3,933 units, Fontana rose 15 cents to close at $9 with investors trading 3,820 stocks. Honey Bun rallied 41 cents to $7.50 in an exchange of 19,404 shares, ISP Finance dipped $1.04 and ended at $11.90 with investors trading 528 stock units, Jamaican Teas climbed 13 cents to $2.38 with traders exchanging 1,770 units. Jetcon Corporation lost 10 cents and ended at $1.40 with investors swapping 288,842 stocks, Main Event declined 10 cents to $6.40, with 756 shares being traded, Omni Industries advanced 10 cents to finish at $1.05 after an exchange of 466,077 stock units. Paramount Trading sank 10 cents to end at $1.15 with 72,584 stocks crossing the exchange and Regency Petroleum popped 10 cents in closing at $4.10 after a transfer of 15,539 units. Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Radio Jamaica grabs JSE market share


Trading closed Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a sharp rise in the volume of stocks exchanged, with Radio Jamaica accounting for 93 percent of the total, and the value of stocks traded jumped sharply over that of Wednesday. Trading ended in the major indices of the Main Market diving, the Junior Market index slipping and the JSE USD Market rising. At the end of trading, the prices of 33 shares rose, 44 declined and 23 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index plunged 2,811.86 points to 319,909.55, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank by 1,903.35 points to close at 354,099.13, the JSE Main Index dropped 2,857.28 points to wrap up trading at 309,355.17, while  the Junior Market Index dipped 10.93 points to 3,363.02 and the JSE USD Market Index advanced 1.08 points to 194.89.
At the close of trading activities, 211,892,818 shares had changed hands in all three markets, sharply higher than 15,310,293 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets jumping to $367.32 million, up from only $116.97 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 113,642 shares for US$4,237, down sharply from 629,203 units at US$20,399 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Radio Jamaica led with 196.08 million shares, followed by Carreras with 5.36 million stock units and Transjamaican Highway with 2.07 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 1.98 million shares, followed by AMG Packaging with 659,335 stock units and Omni Industries with 466,077 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% advanced $5.09 to finish at $47 and 138 Student Living preference share dropped $50 to $250.
The market’s PE ratio, the measure most utilised to value stocks, ended at 12.9 based on 2025-26 earnings and 14.7 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 assist 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 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 remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals, while remaining close to 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.