Trading closed Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the volume and value of stocks exchanged than on Wednesday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market and the Junior Market falling, with the JSE USD Market eking out a narrow gain. At the end of trading, the prices of 31 shares rose, 41 declined and 33 remained firm.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dipped 1,376.94 points to end at 323,281.37, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 809.47 points to end trading at 360,488.92, the JSE Main Index shed 1,153.08 points to settle at 312,487.89, while the Junior Market Index dipped 36.99 points to close at 3,412.23, the lowest level in a year and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 0.40 points to settle at 226.29.
At the close of trading, 21,602,495 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 33,409,213 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $70.31 million, down from $110.43 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 422,657 shares for US$21,798 down from 631,514 units at US$47,545 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 6.77 million shares followed by Transjamaican Highway with 4.09 million stocks and JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 with 407,074 units.
In Junior Market trading, One Great Studio led with 1.77 million shares followed by Lasco Financial with 1.05 million stocks and Indies Pharma with 753,672 units.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.75% preference share rallied $1.95 to $20, Jamaica Public Service 7% rose $4.50 to close at $45 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% sank $2.99 to end at $98.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.2 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.1 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.
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 fell 1,047.70 points to close at 324,658.31, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 1,084.28 points to 361,298.39, the JSE Main Index dipped 1,303.18 points to 313,640.97, the Junior Market Index rose 25.62 points to 3,449.22 and the JSE USD Market Index skidded 2.88 points to finish at 225.89.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 12.2 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.1 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.
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 shed 1,292.50 points to settle at 325,706.01, the All Jamaican Composite Index dipped by 2,110.82 points to 362,382.67, the JSE Main Index declined 1,103.52 points to conclude trading at 314,944.15, the Junior Market Index fell by 32.06 points to 3,423.60 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 8.55 points to finish at 228.77.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.4 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.2 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 in decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all the ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, and 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 advanced 301.80 points to conclude trading at 326,998.51, at the same time the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 1,358.42 points to close at 364,493.49, the JSE Main Index climbed 428.98 points to wrap up trading at 316,047.67, the Junior Market Index dipped 14.15 points to end at 3,455.66 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied by 5.44 points to wrap up trading at 220.22.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.6 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.3 based on 2024 earnings.
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 lost 2,725.77 points to wrap up trading at 326,696.71, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 1,871.73 points to settle at 365,851.91, the JSE Main Index plunged 2,867.75 points to 315,618.69, the Junior Market Index gained 1.82 points to finish at 3,469.81 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 1.97 points to finish at 214.78.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share rallied $19 to close at $233 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% rose $1.17 to $99.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index sank 1,537.60 points to end at 329,422.48, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 1,020.18 points to settle at 367,723.64, the JSE Main Index declined 1,489.05 points to wrap up trading at 318,486.44, the Junior Market Index fell 15.86 points to 3,467.99 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 0.60 points to end at 216.75.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share rose $2 in closing at $20, 138 Student Living preferred share dipped $17 to $214 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% gained $1.98 to close at $101.
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 lost 37.62 points to end at 330,960.08, the All Jamaican Composite Index lost 1,390.01 points to wrap up trading at 368,743.82, the JSE Main Index climbed 1.20 points to conclude trading at 319,975.49, the Junior Market Index skidded 5.32 points to end at 3,483.85 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 1.91 points to end at 216.15.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.2 based on 2025-26 earnings and 18.9 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 in decision-making.
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
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 2,270.91 points to 330,997.70, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 2,832.48 points to end at 370,133.83, the JSE Main Index sank 2,120.55 points to wrap up trading at 319,974.29, the Junior Market Index dipped 33.75 points to finish at 3,489.17 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 1.29 points to 214.24.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.3 based on 2025-26 earnings and 18.8 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.
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 lost 2,429.88 points to 333,268.61, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 2,074.94 points to close at 372,966.31, while the JSE Main Index declined by 2,280.68 points to 322,094.84, the Junior Market Index skidded 34.58 points to finish at 3,522.92 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 3.15 points to 212.95.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.5 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.4 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 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.
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 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 advanced 1,284.37 points to 335,698.49, the All Jamaican Composite Index increase by 1,379.00 points to settle at 375,041.25, the JSE Main Index rose 1,496.05 points to 324,375.52, the Junior Market Index dropped 19.86 points to 3,557.50 and the JSE USD Market Index lost 4.38 points to wrap up trading at 209.80.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.6 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.7 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 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.
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.