Rising stocks push JSE higher

September 30, 2026 by
West Indies Petroleum traded 1.8 billion shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Wednesday as the market made a big move to close out September at the highest level for the month on Wednesday, with all the major indices of the Main Market surging several thousand points. Both the Junior Market and the JSE USD Market rose. At the end of trading, prices of 50 shares rose, 37 declined and 26 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index increased 6,576.00 points to end at 390,695.79, the All Jamaican Composite Index enjoyed a big surge of 10,049.00 points to end at 460,707.36, the highest point since May 2022, the JSE Main Index rallied 6,777.05 points to 385,314.47, the highest closing level since June 2022, the Junior Market Index rose 13.40 points to conclude trading at 3,104.25 and the JSE USD Market Index ends at 4.31 points to end at 295.45, up 39 percent for 2026.
At the close of trading, 1,886,193,572 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up sharply from 96,484,325 units on Tuesday, with 1.8 million shares in West Indies Petroleum changing hands. Trading on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $17.31 billion, up from only $401.46 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,821,141 shares for US$121,746, up from 585,996 units at US$37,012 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, West Indies Petroleum led trading with 1.812 billion shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 22.22 million stocks and Transjamaican Highway with 5.12 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Derrimon Trading led with 5.17 million shares, followed by Future Energy with 3.18 million stocks and Mailpac Group with 2.76 million units.
In Main Market ordinary share segment, Barita Investments jumped $11.61 to end at $96.60, NCB Financial popped $7.49 in closing at $74.99, GraceKennedy increased $5.65 to $87.65, Guardian Holdings climbed $4.99 to finish at $359.99 and Caribbean Cement rose $4.05 and ended at $116.00. Among the losing stocks Eppley Caribbean Property Fund lost $1.73 to close at $41.00, JMMB Group declined by $1.28 to $18.72, Berger Paints fell48 cents to close at $5.25, Quantas Advantage fell 44 cents to finish at $24.55 and Carreras dropped 28 cents and ended at $28.99.
In the preferred share segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% rose $4.50 to end at $35, 138 Student Living preference share rallied $5 to $235, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% dipped $31.75 to close at $1,218 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% fell $3 to finish at $102.
In the Junior Market, Regency Petroleum rallied 20 cents to end at $4.40, Elite Diagnostic advanced 20 cents $1.90, Fosrich advanced 18 cents to $1.59, Future Energy gained 14 cents to end at $3.64, Jetcon Corporation rose 9 cents in closing at $4.79 and ONE on ONE Educational rallied 9 cents to close at 80 cents. Among the top losers, Access Financial slipped 79 cents and ended at $18.50, Caribbean Cream dipped 57 cents to finish at $2.41, Cargo Handlers skidded 52 cents and ended at $14.98, Dolphin Cove lost 46 cents to close at $9.50 and Caribbean Assurance Brokers slipped 19 cents to end at $1.41.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.1 and 17.7 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates 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 close to the market or sector averages, and not straying too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in 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 chart includes each company’s net asset value. 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. The Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts also show dividends paid or due and yields for each company, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer.

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Scotia Group jumps $8.25 to $67.50

September 29, 2026 by
Scotia Group jumped $8.25 to close at $67.50 after the company’s parent, today advised of an increased offer of $75 per share to acquire the minority shareholdings. Trading closed Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange after a rise in the volume and value of stocks traded, compared to Monday. Trading ended with the major indices of the Main and the Junior Market rising as the JSE USD Market declined. At the end of trading, the prices of 44 shares rose, 40 declined and 27 remained firm.

Aided by the big move in the price of Scotia Group’s shares, the JSE Combined Market Index surged 6,784.22 points to 384,119.79, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 7,035.81 points to finish at 450,658.36, a 4 year high the JSE Main Index rallied 6,842.80 points to wrap up trading at 378,537.42, for a high of just over four years, the Junior Market Index gained 33.65 points to conclude trading at 3,090.85 and the JSE USD Market Index lost 3.38 points to settle at 291.14.
At the close of trading, 96,484,325 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 28,778,925 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $401.46 million, up from $267.13 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 585,996 shares for US$37,012, down from 798,381 units at US$86,114 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 4.13 million shares, followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 3.49 million stocks and Radio Jamaica with 2.0 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Elite Diagnostic led with 50.83 million shares, followed by Derrimon Trading with 8.01 million stocks and Express Catering with 3.11 million units.
In Main Market ordinary share movements, among the top winners, Barita Investments rallied $10.99 and ended at $84.99, Scotia Group jumped $8.25 to close at $67.50, Massy Holdings rose $5.05 and ended at $79.05, Sagicor Real Estate Fund climbed $1.48 to $9.78 and Sygnus Real Estate Finance increased $1.13 to close at $8.63. Among the top losers, Guardian Holdings fell $5 to finish at $355.00, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy slipped $3 and ended at $18.00, Proven Investments lost 98 cents to finish at $9.02, Jamaica Producers skidded 96 cents to end at $18.02 and JMMB Group dipped 43 cents in closing at $20.00.
In the preference share segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% lost $40 to end trading at $2,160 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% popped $250 to $1,250.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Caribbean Cream rallied 67 cents to end at $2.98, Everything Fresh advanced 38 cents to close at $1.88, ISP Finance rose 37 cents to $8.88, Express Catering advanced 22 cents to end at $2.18 and Elite Diagnostic climbed 18 cents and ended at $1.70. Among the top losers, Cargo Handlers dropped 20 cents to close at $15.50, Fontana shed 15 cents to finish at $6.20, Caribbean Assurance Brokers declined 14 cents and ended at $1.60, Caribbean Flavours shed 12 cents to $1.21 and Blue Power dropped 9 cents to close at $3.55.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.6 and 17 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.
Pertinent information is required to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in 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.

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JSE Junior and Main Market rallies

September 25, 2026 by
Trading closed Friday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with the value of stocks traded almost doubling that on Thursday, after a relatively small fall in the volume of stocks changing hands. Trading resulted in major indices of the Main Market and the Junior Market index rising and a decline in the JSE USD Market index. At the end of trading, prices of 40 shares rose, 31 declined and 43 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index increased 1,381.98 points to end at 376,605.60, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 360.22 points to end at 440,538.59, the JSE Main Index gained 1,179.39 points to close at 370,983.96, the Junior Market Index rallied by 35.43 points to finish at 3,050, the highest level since the first week of July and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 4.89 points to settle at 297.36.
At the close of trading, 25,582,644 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 27,075,837 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $290.55 million, up from $149.69 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 681,520 shares for US$106,010 compared to 520,462 units at US$43,778 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Supreme Ventures led trading with 11.54 million shares, followed by the regular leader, Transjamaican Highway with 3.14 million stocks and Lasco Distributors with 707,124 units.
In Junior Market trading, RA Williams led with 2.27 million shares, followed by Woodcats International with 1.14 million stocks and EduFocal with 536,154 units.
In Main Market ordinary share trading, AS Bryden climbed $3.40 in closing at $24.40, Barita Investments rose $3.01 to $70.49, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund advanced $2.40 to close at $42.70, Jamaica Broilers climbed 69 cents to $13.95 and General Accident rallied 63 cents to end at $8.63. Among the top losers, Guardian Holdings lost $16.90 to finish at $360.00, Caribbean Cement dipped $1.95 to $110.00, Sagicor Real Estate Fund fell $1.40 to close at $8.33, NCB Financial dropped 98 cents to end at $67.82 and Scotia Group shed 50 cents in closing at $58.50.
In the Junior Market, Knutsford Express gained 65 cents and ended at $8.65, Blue Power popped 43 cents to finish at $3.63, Access Financial rose 30 cents to $19.30, Caribbean Cream advanced 24 cents to close at a 52 weeks high of $2.99 and Fontana popped 23 cents in closing at $6.25. Among the top losers, Jetcon Corporation skidded 23 cents to finish at $4.52, Cargo Handlers declined 10 cents and ended at $14.40, ONE on ONE Educational slipped 7 cents and ended at 65 cents, Dolla Financial lost 3 cents to $4.11 and Lumber Depot slipped 2 cents and ended at $2.55.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled by ICInsider.com from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.5 and 16.5 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.
Pertinent information is needed to navigate numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in 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.

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Trading drops on Jamaica Stock Exchange 

September 24, 2026 by
Trading ended moderately on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Thursday with a fall in the value and volume of stocks traded compared to Wednesday. Trading ended with the major indices of the Main Market falling, the Junior Market index rising and the JSE USD Market slipping. At the end of trading the prices of 49 shares rose, 31 declined and 31 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed by a mere 113.68 points to 375,223.62, with the All Jamaican Composite Index skidding 42.17 points to finish at 440,178.37, the JSE Main Index lost 140.40 points to end at 369,804.57, the Junior Market Index put in a meaningful rally by increasing 34.54 points to finish at 3,014.73 and the JSE USD Market Index skidded 1.55 points to settle at 302.25.
At the close of trading, 27,075,837 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 40,103,326 units on Wednesday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $149.69 million, down from $355.14 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 520,462 shares for US$43,778 compared to 218,169 units at US$15,689 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 8.07 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 2.94 million stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.95 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Woodcats International led with 2.34 million shares, followed by Iron Rock Insurance with 2.0 million stocks and Image Plus with 1.72 million units.
In Main Market ordinary share segment, among the top winners, Barita Investments popped $2.33 to finish at $67.48, Guardian Holdings climbed $1.90 and ended at $376.90, NCB Financial increased $1.80 to $68.80, Quantas Advantage rallied $1.44 in closing at $22.99 and Proven Investments rose 77 cents to close at $9.79. Among the top losers, Jamaica Broilers slipped $1.74 to end at $13.26, Margaritaville fell $1.23 to $6.97, GraceKennedy skidded by $1.02 and ended at $79.98, Seprod lost $1 to end trading at $79.00 and General Accident shed 74 cents in closing at $8.00.
In the Junior Market, Caribbean Cream advanced 44 cents to close at $2.75, Cargo Handlers gained 41 cents to finish at $14.50, Iron Rock Insurance rose 38 cents and ended at $3.38, Image Plus gained 25 cents to $1.80, Lasco Financial popped 15 cents in closing at $1.56 and Derrimon Trading advanced 15 cents to end at 91 cents. Among the top losers, Knutsford Express declined 65 cents to finish at $8.00, Access Financial dipped 32 cents to close at $19.00, Stationery and Office Supplies dropped 14 cents to $1.42, Fontana lost 13 cents to close at $6.02, JFP skidded 5 cents and ended at 40 cents and Express Catering fell 5 cents to end at $1.90.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.3 and 15.7 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates 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 close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in 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.

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Jamaica Broilers tops JSE trading

September 23, 2026 by
Jamaica Broilers top trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Wednesday and help to push the volume of stocks traded higher, with a greater value than on Tuesday. Trading ended with the major indices of the Main Market rising, the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market slipping. At the end of trading, prices of 40 shares rose, 44 declined and 27 remained firm.

At the close of the market , the JSE Combined Market Index popped 1,049.95 points to end at 375,109.94, while the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 2,026.86 points to finish at 440,220.54, the JSE Main Index rallied 1,115.01 points to close trading at 369,944.97, the Junior Market Index fell 2.25 points to end at 2,980.19 as the JSE USD Market Index slipped 2.44 points to settle at 303.80.
At the close of trading, 40,103,326 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 35,908,493 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $355.14 million, up from $170.03 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 218,169 shares for US$15,689 compared to 1,110,051 units at US$92,931 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Jamaica Broilers led with 8.98 million shares, followed by 138 Student Living with 7.81 million stocks and Transjamaican Highway ended with trading of 4.98 million units.
In Junior Market trading, RA Williams led with 1.25 million shares, followed by Image Plus with 1.11 million stocks and Dolla Financial with 960,560 units.
In Main Market ordinary share segment, Seprod advanced $8.50 to $80.00, Jamaica Broilers rose $2.50 to $15.00, GraceKennedy gained $1.90 to finish at $81.00, JMMB Group advanced $1.70 to close at $20.94, Kingston Wharves rallied 85 cents in closing at $34.00. Among the top losers, Guardian Holdings declined $2.93 to close at $375.00, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund lost $1.99 to end at $40.01, NCB Financial dropped $1.90 in closing at $67.00, AS Bryden shed $1.20 and ended at $21.00 and Carreras fell 27 cents to end at $29.20.
In the preferred share segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% dropped $40 in closing at $1,250.
In the Junior Market, Dolphin Cove climbed 45 cents in closing at $9.85, Jetcon Corporation increased 19 cents to finish at a 52 weeks high of $4.79, Consolidated Bakeries climbed 19 cents and ended at $1.38, Image Plus popped 15 cents to $1.55 and Limners and Bards advanced 12 cents to close at $1.05. Among the top losers, Cargo Handlers slipped $1.70 to close at $14.09, ISP Finance skidded 77 cents to finish at $7.60, Blue Power dipped 45 cents to end at $3.20, Caribbean Cream lost 32 cents in closing at $2.31 and Elite Diagnostic declined 21 cents to $1.51.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.1 and 16.6 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates 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 close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in 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.

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Gains for Junior market, Main Market falls

September 22, 2026 by
Trading closed Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange after a fall in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a greater value than Monday. Trading resulted in major indices of the Main Market falling, the Junior Market and the JSE USD Market indices rising. At the end of trading the prices of 42 shares rose, 43 declined and 25 remained firm.

At the end of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index fell 594.17 points to 374,059.99, the All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 20.28 points to 438,193.68, the JSE Main Index fell by 945.31 points in finishing trading at 368,829.96, the Junior Market Index lept 43.15 points to 2,982.44 and the JSE USD Market Index advanced 3.26 points to settle at 306.24.
At the close of trading, 35,908,493 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 39,561,198 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $170.03 million, up from $107.98 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market jumped back up to the million share mark, closing with an exchange of 1,110,051 shares for US$92,931 compared to 393,635 units at US$34,946 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led with 6.93 million shares, followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 3.49 million stocks and Transjamaican Highway with 2.80 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Future Energy led with 13.04 million shares, followed by Omni Industries with 1.53 million stocks and Woodcats International with 962,558 units.
In Main Market ordinary share trading, Guardian Holdings climbed $13.93 to close at $377.93, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund rose $2 to end at $42, First Rock Real Estate gained $1.99 to end at $6.24, NCB Financial rose $1.77 and ended at $68.90 and Carreras advanced $1.47 to close at $29.47. Among the top losers, Seprod dipped $2.46 to finish at $71.50, AS Bryden lost $2.25 to close at $22.20, Pan Jamaica shed $1.95 and ended at $42.15, Eppley dropped $1 to finish at $30.00 and Kingston Wharves fell 79 cents in closing at $33.15.
In the preferred share segment, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% dropped $10.99 in closing at $103 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% rallied $10 to $105.
In the Junior Market, Access Financial rallied $1.84 to $19.32, Jetcon Corporation increased 30 cents to close at $4.60, Fontana popped 26 cents to $6.34, Dolla Financial rallied 18 cents to finish at $4.08 and Honey Bun rose 11 cents and ended at $6.09. Among the top losers, Dolphin Cove skidded 45 cents to end at $9.40, Consolidated Bakeries declined 21 cents in closing at $1.19, Lasco Financial slipped 16 cents and ended at $1.41, Caribbean Flavours lost 10 cents to end at $1.27, Blue Power slipped 8 cents and ended at $3.65 and Indies Pharma fell 8 cents and ended at $2.51.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.1 and 16.4 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates 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 close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in 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.

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Junior stocks lead trading on JSE Market

September 21, 2026 by
At the end of trading on Monday the prices of 47 shares rose, 38 declined and 31 remained firm, on the Jamaica Stock Exchange after a rise in the volume of stocks changing hands, with Limners and Bards ending with lead trade of 26.0 million shares, with trading in the overall market closing with a lower value than on Friday. Trading resulted in the major indices of the Main Market and the Junior Market index rising, while the JSE USD Market declined marginally.

At the end of market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index advanced by 3,052.50 points to end trading at 374,654.16, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 3,479.94 points to finish at 438,173.40, while the JSE Main Index rallied by 3,075.12 points to settle at 369,775.27, while the Junior Market Index popped 15.64 points to 2,939.29 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 0.59 points to conclude trading at 302.98.
At the close of trading, 39,561,198 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 16,654,633 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $107.98 million, down from $164.48 million on the preceding trading day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 393,635 shares for US$34,946, down from 510,507 units at US$35,262 on Friday.
Main Market activity was subdued, with Transjamaican Highway leading with just 1.85 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 832,914 stocks and Sagicor Group with 309,259 units.
In Junior Market trading, Limners and Bards led with 26.0 million shares, followed by RA Williams with 2.30 million stocks and Omni Industries with 1.50 million units.
In Main Market ordinary share trading, GraceKennedy rose $2.90 to end at $79.50, Pan Jamaica advanced $1.10 in closing at $44.10, AS Bryden popped 50 cents to $24.45, Sagicor Real Estate Fund rallied 37 cents to finish at $9.80 and Palace Amusement increased 17 cents and ended at 59 cents. Among the top losers, Guardian Holdings slipped $5.96 and ended at $364.00, Margaritaville lost $3.15 to end at $8.20, Eppley dropped $2 to finish at $31.00, Massy Holdings shed $1.05 and closed at $74.00 and First Rock Real Estate fell 76 cents to end at $4.25. finished trading and ended with Jamaica Public Service 7% falling $4.98 to $30, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% dropped by $4 to finish at $2,156, 138 Student Living lost $28.99 in ending trading at $201, with Sygnus Credit Investments 10% climbed $8.99 in closing at $114 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% slipped $5 to close at $95.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Cargo Handlers gained $1.57 in closing at $15.83, Dolphin Cove climbed 75 cents to close at $9.85, Knutsford Express advanced 60 cents to end at $8.65, Blue Power increased 53 cents to close at $3.73 and Caribbean Cream climbed 24 cents and ended at $2.64. Among the top losers, Access Financial dipped $1.85, after closing at $17.48, CAC 2000 skidded 22 cents to end at $1.22, Iron Rock Insurance declined 22 cents to finish at $3.00, Limners and Bards fell 17 cents to 93 cents and ONE on ONE Educational slipped 7 cents to close at 65 cents.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.3 and 16.5 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates 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 decision-making, especially when investing close to the average for the market or sectors, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in 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.

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Main Market falls, Juniors eke out gains

September 18, 2026 by
Trading closed Friday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange after a fall in the volume of stocks traded, with a higher value than on Thursday. Trading resulted in the major indices of the Main Market and the JSE USD Markets falling, while the Junior Market index rose marginally. At the end of trading, prices of 42 shares rose, 47 declined and 21 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index slipped 376.64 points to close at 371,601.66, as the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 1,137.30 points to end at 434,693.46, the JSE Main Index shed 431.36 points to 366,700.15, the Junior Market Index rallied a mere 4.99 points to 2,923.65 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 3.48 points to 303.57.
The close of trading, closed with trading of 16,654,633 shares in all three markets, down from 22,338,507 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $164.48 million, up from $108.47 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 510,507 shares for US$35,262 compared to 7,285,203 units at US$558,521 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with only 1.87 million shares, followed by Carreras with 1.79 million stocks and JMMB Group with 644,831 units.
In Junior Market trading, Woodcats International led with 1.73 million shares, followed by RA Williams with 907,623 stocks and Dolla Financial with 687,910 units.
In Main Market ordinary share movers, AS Bryden rallied $2.87 in closing at $23.95, Massy Holdings rose $1.45 to $75.05, JMMB Group advanced $1.10 to finish at $19.29, Transjamaican Highway rallied 29 cents to close at $10.50 and Jamaica Producers gained 20 cents to close at $18.10. Among the top losers, Barita Investments declined $2.68 to end at $65.12, Sygnus Real Estate Finance lost $2.09 to close at $6.90, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund skidded $2 and ended at $40.00, GraceKennedy fell $1.90 in closing at $76.60 and Eppley dipped $1.75 to $33.00.
In the preference share segment, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% dropped $8.99 to $105.
In the Junior Market, among the winners, Access Financial rallied by $3.81 to finish at $19.33, Iron Rock Insurance climbed 42 cents to end at $3.22, Image Plus rose 15 cents to end at $1.40, Lasco Financial gained 13 cents to close at $1.59, Limners and Bards rose 10 cents after it ended at $1.10, Regency Petroleum advanced 10 cents to $4.16 and Caribbean Flavours increased 10 cents to $1.27. Among the losers, Knutsford Express dropped 61 cents to close at $8.05, Blue Power shed 30 cents to $3.20, Caribbean Cream slipped 24 cents to end at $2.40, Elite Diagnostic lost 23 cents and closed at $1.52 and Caribbean Assurance Brokers dropped 17 cents to close at $1.70.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.3 and 16.4 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.

Pertinent information is needed to navigate the varied options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in 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.

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Big JSE USD trade bumps up JSE trading

September 17, 2026 by
Trading closed Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange following a rise in the volume of stocks traded, but with a lower value than on Wednesday. Trading ended with the major indices of the Main Market rising, the Junior Market index rising and the JSE USD Market falling. At the end of trading, prices of 45 shares rose, 39 declined and 19 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 1,427.16 points to finish trading at 371,978.30, as the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 1,303.78 points to end at 435,830.76, the JSE Main Index advanced 1,364.68 points to end at 367,131.51, the Junior Market Index climbed by 17.04 points to 2,918.66 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 0.06 points to finish at 307.05.
A total of 22,338,507 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 19,228,334 units on Wednesday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $108.47 million, down from $111.81 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with a surge in trading, following an exchange of 7,285,203 shares for US$558, up from 931,250 units at US$84,657 on Wednesday.
Trading was generally low-key, with the Junior Market top three trades beating those of the Main Market, led by Transjamaican Highway with only 2.43 million shares, followed by Sygnus Credit Investments with 812,006 stocks and JMMB Group with 759,529 units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led with 3.69 million shares, followed by RA Williams with 1.99 million stocks and Indies Pharma with 969,238 units.
Amongst Main Market ordinary shares, Guardian Holdings increased $20 to end at $370.00, GraceKennedy popped $2.01 to $78.50, Sagicor Group gained $1.89 in closing at $43.40, Sagicor Real Estate Fund rose $1.43 to finish at $9.43 and Kingston Properties climbed $1.07 to close at $11.67. Among the top losers, Massy Holdings lost $4.90 to end at $73.60, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy fell $2.61 to $18.60, Eppley declined $1.05 to end at $34.75, Seprod shed $1.04 in closing at $73.96, Barita Investments dropped 20 cents to $67.80 and Mayberry Group dipped 20 cents to finish at $5.00.
The preference share segment closed trading as Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% dipped by $5.05 and ended at $100.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Knutsford Express rallied $1.17 to close at $8.66, Main Event advanced 28 cents to $3.78, Stationery and Office Supplies rose 18 cents to end at $1.58, Caribbean Assurance Brokers advanced 17 cents in closing at $1.87, Elite Diagnostic rallied 16 cents and ended at $1.75 end Express Catering gained 16 cents to finish at $1.96. Among the top losers, Access Financial dropped $3.82 and ended at $15.52, ISP Finance skidded $1.48 to $8.37, Dolphin Cove lost 34 cents in closing at $9.06, Lasco Financial shed 13 cents to end at $1.46 and ONE on ONE Educational dropped 8 cents to close at 63 cents.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.1 and 16.4 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.

Pertinent information is needed to help navigate the various options in the stock market. The chart provides information to help in making investment decisions, especially when investing close to the market or sector averages, and not straying too far from it, unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in 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.

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Stocks fall on the Jamaica Stock Exchange 

September 16, 2026 by
Trading closed Wednesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange after a fall in the volume of stocks traded, with a lower value than on Tuesday. Trading ended with the major indices of the Main Market falling, the Junior Market index falling and the JSE USD Market rising. At the end of trading, prices of 30 shares rose, 41 declined and 24 remained firm

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index fell 1,747.59 points to 370,551.14, as the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 1,381.00 points to 434,526.98, the JSE Main Index dipped 1,322.46 points to end at 365,766.83, the Junior Market Index fell 67.31 points to finish at 2,901.62 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 6.06 points to close at 307.11.
At the close of trading, 19,228,334 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 24,060,645 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $111.81 million, down from $126.78 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 931,250 shares for US$84,657 compared to 801,096 units at US$51,913 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 2.37 million shares, followed by Supreme Ventures with 1.85 million stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.77 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Stationery and Office Supplies led with 2.71 million shares, followed by RA Williams with 790,055 stocks and Woodcats International with 620,618 units.
In Main Market ordinary shares movements, Barita Investments popped $2.97 in closing at $68.00, Quantas Advantage increased $2.50 to a new high of $23.00, Sygnus Real Estate Finance climbed $1.16 and ended at $8.80, Massy Holdings rose $1.15 to close at $78.50 and Eppley gained $1.05 to end at $35.80. Among the top losers, Guardian Holdings fell $28 to $350.00, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy dipped $3.79 to $21.21, Sagicor Group lost $1.49 to finish at $41.51, Carreras shed 58 cents to close at $28.02 and Caribbean Producers shed 46 cents to end at $7.60.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Dolphin Cove rose 35 cents to close at $9.40, RA Williams rallied 15 cents to a 52 weeks high of 67 cents, JFP rose 11 cents to 46 cents, Caribbean Assurance Brokers rallied by 10 cents and ended at $1.70 and Caribbean Flavours increased 10 cents to end at $1.20. Among the top losers, Cargo Handlers skidded $1.29 to close at $14.26, Knutsford Express dropped $1.15 to finish at $7.49, Everything Fresh declined 30 cents to close at $1.67, Elite Diagnostic lost 18 cents to $1.59 and Stationery and Office Supplies skidded 18 cents to end at $1.40.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.1 and 16.4 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most utilised measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates 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 close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in 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.

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