Juniors gain Main & USD markets mixed

August 19, 2026 by
Trading closed mixed on Wednesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange after a fall in the volume of stocks traded, with a lower value than on Tuesday. Trading resulted in moderate changes in major indices of the markets. At the end of trading the prices of 44 shares rose, 42 declined and 28 remained unchanged.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index inched 1.56 points higher to close at 375,810.71, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 199.17 points to end at 442,080.39, the JSE Main Index dipped 110.70 points to finish at 371,181.66, the Junior Market Index rose 14.96 points to close at 2,913.07 and the JSE USD Market Index skidded 4.69 points to conclude trading at 319.43.
At the close of trading, 26,285,516 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 31,168,098 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $189.77 million, down from $248.17 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 413,008 shares for US$76,788 compared to 1,275,763 units at US$99,709 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 3.80 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 3.33 million stocks and Tropical Battery with 3.16 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Woodcats International led with 3.04 million shares, followed by RA Williams with 1.76 million stocks and Atlantic Hardware with 1.23 million units.
In Main Market ordinary share movements, among the top winners, First Rock Real Estate advanced $1.47 and ended at $7.00, NCB Financial popped $1.35 to $71.00, Eppley gained $1.33 in closing at $32.68, GraceKennedy rose $1.25 to end at $76.20 and Kingston Wharves climbed $1.01 to close at $34.00. Among the top losers, Pan Jamaica dipped $2 to end at $44, Jamaica Producers fell $1.52 to $20.32, Quantas Advantage dipped $1.40 to finish at $15.00, Sygnus Real Estate Finance fell $1.38 and ended at $7.82 and Kingston Properties shed $1.20 to close at $10.69.
In the preferred share segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% declined $70 to $1,150 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% advanced $4.90 to close at $106.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Elite Diagnostic increased 16 cents in closing at $1.34, Future Energy rallied 12 cents to end at $3.68, Consolidated Bakeries popped 10 cents to $1.45, Spur Tree Spices rallied 10 cents to end at $1.38 and Mailpac Group increased 9 cents in closing at $2.59. Among the top losers, ISP Finance skidded 55 cents to finish at $7.00, Knutsford Express declined 34 cents and ended at $7.65, Caribbean Cream dropped 33 cents to close at $1.81, Jetcon Corporation lost 23 cents to end at $3.76 and Iron Rock Insurance declined 20 cents to finish at $2.00.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings is 11.8 and 17.2 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 commonly 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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JSE markets mostly fall on Tuesday

August 18, 2026 by
The trading major indices of the Main Market and the Junior Market index declining at the end of trading on Tuesday, while the JSE USD Market index rose at the close of the Jamaica Stock Exchange after the volume of stocks traded fell, with a greater value than on Monday. Trading ended with prices of 38 shares rising, 47 declined and 25 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index fell 1,968.65 points to 375,809.15, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined 2,918.04 points to end at 441,881.22, the JSE Main Index dropped 1,972.56 points to finish at 371,292.36, with the Junior Market Index dipping 11.50 points to close at 2,898.11, at the same time the JSE USD Market Index rallied 4.75 points to end at 324.12.
At the close of trading, 31,168,098 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 33,633,468 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $248.17 million, up from $201.92 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,275,763 shares for US$99,709, up from 880,044 units at US$69,247 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 13.68 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 1.31 million stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.21 million units.
In Junior Market trading, JFP led with 3.83 million shares, followed by Woodcats International with 1.45 million stocks and ONE on ONE Educational with 1.10 million units.
In Main Market ordinary share movements, among the top winners, Jamaica Producers gained $1.24 to end at $21.84, Quantas Advantage increased 90 cents to $16.40, Proven Investments climbed 65 cents to end at $9.90, Mayberry Group rose 46 cents and ended at $5.96 and JMMB Group advanced 40 cents to finish at $15.10. Among the top losers, Caribbean Cement dropped by $6.99 to $107, Eppley dipped $1.40 to end trading at $31.35, Kingston Wharves fell 51 cents to close at $32.99, Supreme Ventures slipped 40 cents and ended at $17.50 162,251 and NCB Financial lost 30 cents and ended at $69.65.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share shed $22.50 to $205 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% shed $4.90 to $101. 
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Everything Fresh gained 27 cents to end at $2.07, Iron Rock Insurance rallied 20 cents in closing at $2.20, Access Financial increased 11 cents to $16.86, Spur Tree Spices climbed 10 cents in closing at $1.28 and Regency Petroleum popped 8 cents to end at $4.48. Among the top losers, Elite Diagnostic dipped 21 cents to finish at $1.18, Dolla Financial skidded 20 cents to $3.50, Mailpac Group declined 11 cents to end at $2.50, Dolphin Cove lost 11 cents in closing at $10.89, ONE on ONE Educational slipped 10 cents and ended at 55 cents and Consolidated Bakeries fell 10 cents to finish at $1.35.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 11 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 frequently 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 Stock Exchange falls on Monday

August 17, 2026 by
Trading closed Monday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with a rise in the volume of stocks traded, with a lightly slower value than on Friday. Trading resulted in major indices except for JSE Main Index declining, following prices of 43 shares rising, 55 declining and 22 remaining firm.
At the end of the market’s activity, the JSE Combined Market Index slipped by 193.24 points to close at 377,777.80, while the All Jamaican Composite Index skidded 344.01 points to finish at 444,799.26, the JSE Main Index gained a mere 9.75 points to close at 373,264.92, the Junior Market Index declined 28.23 points to settle at 2,909.61 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 3.26 points to 319.37. At the close of trading, 33,633,468 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 21,189,372 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $201.92 million, down from $223 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 880,044 shares for US$69,247, down from 1,076,367 units at US$79,709 on Friday. In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 7.45 million shares, followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 2.12 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 1.19 million units. In Junior Market trading, Woodcats International led with 6.76 million shares, followed by Derrimon Trading with 1.45 million stocks and Atlantic Hardware with 1.25 million units. In Main Market ordinary share segment, Caribbean Cement increased $5.09 to end at $113.99, Seprod climbed $3.89 to $74.99, Kingston Properties rose $2.50 to close at $12.00, Sagicor Real Estate Fund rallied $1.42 to finish at $8.60 and Quantas Advantage popped 50 cents and ended at $15.50. Among the top Main market losers, Barita Investments fell $2.99 in closing at $65.00, First Rock Real Estate dropped by $1.97 to end at $5.52, Margaritaville declined by $1.28 to $7.27, Jamaica Producers shed $1.22 to end at $20.60 and Scotia Group declined 93 cents in closing at $57.05. In the preference share segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% advanced $33 to $1,220 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% skidded $1.19 to $112. In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Access Financial gained $1.25 to finish at $16.75, Honey Bun advanced 64 cents to close at $6.09, Consolidated Bakeries gained 24 cents and ended at $1.45, Dolla Financial advanced 20 cents to finish at $3.70, Image Plus rose 9 cents and ended at $1.19 and Elite Diagnostic climbed 9 cents to close at $1.39. Among the top losers, Main Event dipped 68 cents in closing at $4.00, Dolphin Cove skidded 39 cents to end at $11.00, Everything Fresh slipped 29 cents and ended at $1.80, Blue Power fell 20 cents to $3.70 and Iron Rock Insurance declined 20 cents to close at $2.00. At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings. is 11.6 and 16.3 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 frequently 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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Trading drops on Jamaica Stock Exchange 

August 14, 2026 by
Trading closed Friday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange after a fall in the volume of stocks traded, with a lower value than on Thursday. Trading resulted in major indices of the Main Market rising, the Junior Market index declining and the JSE USD Market climbing to a new record high. At the end of trading the prices of 48 shares rose, 39 declined and 19 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied by 1,773.91 points to end at 377,971.04, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 2,599.01 points to end at 445,143.27, the JSE Main Index gained 1,864.90 points to 373,255.17, the Junior Market Index slipped 1.28 points to conclude trading at 2,937.84 and the JSE USD Market Index climbed 7.99 points to settle at 322.63.
At the close of trading, 21,189,372 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 36,483,225 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $223 million, down from $255.56 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,076,367 shares for US$79,709 compared to 221,390 units at US$28,376 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 7.35 million shares, followed by NCB Financial with 1.15 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 824,220 units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led with 2.15 million shares, followed by Atlantic Hardware with 1.24 million stocks and One Great Studio with 466,863 units.
In Main Market ordinary share movements, among the winners, Caribbean Cement gained $3.90 to end at $108.90, Jamaica Producers rose $1.41 to $21.82, First Rock Real Estate climbed $1.26 to finish at $7.49, AS Bryden increased $1.05 and ended at $24.55 and Barita Investments climbed 99 cents and ended at $67.99.
Among the top losers, Guardian Holdings lost $4.50 in closing at $365.00, Seprod skidded $2.90 to $71.10, NCB Financial fell $2.09 to close at $70.50, GraceKennedy shed $2 in closing at $75.00 and Sagicor Real Estate Fund dropped $1.32 and ended at $7.18.
In the preference share segment, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% rallied $12.99 to end at $113 and 138 Student Living preference share declined $2.42 to $228.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Dolphin Cove rallied $1.44 to finish at $11.39, Knutsford Express gained 70 cents to end at $8.00, Caribbean Cream rose 44 cents to $2.25, Blue Power advanced 41 cents in closing at $3.90 and Everything Fresh advanced 33 cents and ended at $2.09. Among the top losers, Access Financial declined $1.47 to finish at $15.50, Honey Bun dipped 75 cents to close at $5.45, Medical Disposables slipped 32 cents to end at 95 cents, AMG Packaging lost 10 cents to $1.70 and Iron Rock Insurance slipped 10 cents and ended at $2.20 11 shares changing hands.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings is 10.8 and 16.1 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 frequently 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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All Jamaica Stock Exchange markets rise

August 13, 2026 by
Trading closed Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange after a rise in the volume of stocks traded, but with a lower value than on Wednesday. Trading resulted in major indices of the market rising. At the end of trading the prices of 43 shares rose, 47 declined and 19 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 2,406.71 points to 376,197.13, while the All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 3,317.10 points to close at 442,544.26, the JSE Main Index rose 2,363.89 points to 371,390.27, the Junior Market Index rallied by 20.41 points to settle at 2,939.12 and the JSE USD Market Index increased 4.93 points to a record high of 314.64.
At the close of trading, 36,483,225 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 27,254,846 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $255.56 million, down from $327.48 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 221,390 shares for US$28,376 compared to 248,902 units at US$17,256 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 14.53 million shares, with the price bouncing following release of half year results, followed by Wigton Energy with 2.21 million stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 2.04 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led with 3.88 million shares, followed by Woodcats International with 2.39 million stocks and Omni Industries with 1.78 million units.
In Main Market ordinary share movements, among the winners, Guardian Holdings climbed $4.50 to close at $369.50, Barita Investments increased $3 to $67.00, Caribbean Cement and ended at, Pan Jamaica gained $1.90 to end at $45.18 and Jamaica Stock Exchange rose 89 cents to finish at $9.74. Among the top losers, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy dropped $4 to close at $25.00, Kingston Properties fell $1.49 to end at $9.50, AS Bryden dipped $1.05 to $23.50, Proven Investments lost 88 cents to close at $9.00 and Quantas Advantage shed 85 cents in closing at $14.65. In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% shed $330 to end at $1,870, 138 Student Living preference share lost $2.08 in closing at $230 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% dipped $11.80 to end at $100.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Dolla Financial advanced 51 cents to close at $3.36, Jetcon Corporation rallied 39 cents to finish at $4.00, Blue Power increased 34 cents to end at $3.49, Express Catering climbed 10 cents in closing at $2.00 and GWest Corporation popped 10 cents to 70 cents. Among the top losers, Cargo Handlers dropped 78 cents to end at $17.02, Caribbean Cream shed 34 cents to $1.81, Honey Bun lost 28 cents and ended at $6.20, Consolidated Bakeries slipped 20 cents to close at $1.20 and Everything Fresh skidded 19 cents in closing at $1.76.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 11.7 and 16.2 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 frequently 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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JSE Main Market falls as Junior Market rises

August 12, 2026 by

More money entered the Jamaica Stock Exchange Wednesday, but investors walked away with fewer shares than they did on Tuesday. Trading resulted in major indices of the Main Market falling, the Junior Market index rising and the JSE USD Market inching just higher. At the end of trading the prices of 41 shares rose, 42 declined and 27 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index lost 668.40 points to 373,790.42, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 917.58 points to end at 439,227.16, the JSE Main Index declined 831.68 points to 369,026.38, as the Junior Market Index increased 17.66 points to end at 2,918.71 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 0.63 points to conclude trading at 309.71.
At the close of the market, 27,254,846 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 31,481,788 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $327.48 million, up from $234.8 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 248,902 shares for US$17,256 compared to 1,795,092 units at US$332,328 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 9.33 million shares, followed by Jamaica Stock Exchange with 2.35 million stocks and Lasco Manufacturing with 2.17 million units.
In Junior Market trading, One Great Studio led with 1.65 million shares, followed by JFP with 1.35 million stocks and Atlantic Hardware with 600,376 units.
In Main Market ordinary share movements, among the top winners, Proven Investments gained $1.12 and ended at $9.88, Quantas Advantage rose 90 cents to $15.50, Sagicor Group advanced 55 cents in closing at $41.65, Mayberry Group popped 55 cents to finish at $5.75 and GraceKennedy increased 50 cents to close at $77.00.
Among the top losers, Caribbean Cement dipped by $6 to close at $103.00, Pan Jamaica fell $1.90 to end at $43.28, Barita Investments declined by $1 in closing at $64.00, Carreras dropped by $1 to $33.00 and Scotia Group lost 70 cents to finish at $57.30.
In the preference share segment, JPSCo 9.5% jumped by $300 to end at $2,200 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% and climbed $5.45 in closing at $106.50.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Access Financial increased $1.95 to end at $16.95, Consolidated Bakeries climbed 19 cents to close at $1.40, Regency Petroleum gained 12 cents to finish at $4.50, Medical Disposables rallied 10 cents and ended at $1.20 and Lumber Depot gained 9 cents to end at $2.55.
Among the top losers, Knutsford Express slipped 70 cents in closing at $7.30, Blue Power fell 35 cents to $3.15, Jetcon Corporation shed 30 cents to finish at $3.61, Everything Fresh declined 19 cents and ended at $1.95 and Honey Bun dropped 19 cents to end at $6.48.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings is 11.6 and 16.1 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 frequently 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 to assess 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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Transjamaican continues to dominate JSE

August 11, 2026 by
Trading closed Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange following a huge drop in the number of stocks traded, with a lower value than on Monday, even as Transjamaican Highway led trading with more than 11 million shares. Trading resulted in major indices of the Main Market falling, the Junior Market and the JSE USD Market. At the end of trading, prices of 43 shares rose, 43 declined and 27 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index declined 2,525.37 points to wrap up trading at 374,458.82, while the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 4,399.66 points to end at 440,144.74, the JSE Main Index declined by 2,631.01 points to end at 369,858.06, the Junior Market Index declined a mere 1.35 points to end at 2,901.05 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 2.88 points to settle at 309.08.
At the close of the market, 31,481,788 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 63,241,354 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $234.8 million, down from $284.97 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,795,092 shares for US$332,328, well above the 810,196 units at US$59,827 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 11.11 million shares, followed by Supreme Ventures with 1.57 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 1.17 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Omni Industries led with 2.95 million shares, followed by Woodcats International with 2.45 million stocks and Spur Tree Spices with 1.53 million units.
In Main Market ordinary share movements, among the top winners, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund rallied $4.66 to end at $43.99, AS Bryden increased $1.40 to $24.55, Sagicor Real Estate Fund climbed $1.09 and ended at $8.30, Scotia Group rose 80 cents in closing at $58.00 and General Accident advanced 70 cents to finish at $8.95.
Among the top Main market losers, Margaritaville lost $2.42 to finish at $8.50, Caribbean Cement dropped $2.19 and ended at $109.00, First Rock Real Estate fell $1.67 to $5.82, Jamaica Producers skidded $1.36 to finish at $20.46 and Barita Investments shed 79 cents and ended at $65.
In the preference share segment, Jamaica Public Service 7%  popped $1.73 to $34, while Eppley 7.75% preference share dropped $3.04 to close at $17 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% lost $5.45 in closing at $101.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Knutsford Express gained $1.36 to end at $8.00, Main Event increased 78 cents in closing at $4.68, Cargo Handlers climbed 30 cents and ended at $17.80, Caribbean Cream rallied 29 cents to close at $2.10 and Caribbean Assurance Brokers increased 19 cents to $1.24.
Among the top losers, Access Financial dipped $1.98 and ended at $15.00, Fosrich lost 11 cents to $1.27, Lumber Depot skidded 10 cents in closing at $2.46, Jetcon Corporation slipped 8 cents to close at $3.91 and Mailpac Group declined 8 cents to end at $2.55.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 11.6 and 16 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 widely used measures for 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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JSE Main Market skids, Juniors rise

August 10, 2026 by
Trading closed Monday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the volume of stocks traded, with a lower value than on Friday. Trading resulted in major indices of the Main Market and the JSE USD Market falling. The Junior Market index closed higher, at the end of trading, with prices of 60 shares rising, 42 declining and 17 remaining firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index declined 1,615.86 points to end at 376,984.19, as the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 2,349.74 points to end at 444,544.40, the JSE Main Index dipped 1,891.16 points to end at 372,489.07, the Junior Market Index advanced 26.80 points to settle at 2,902.40 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 6.29 points to 311.96.
At the close of trading, 63,241,354 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 47,112,090 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $284.97 million, down from $293.27 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 810,196 shares for US$59,827 compared to 1,615,358 units at US$116,966 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 13.94 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 2.26 million stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.61 million units.
In Junior Market trading, AMG Packaging led with 25.01 million shares, followed by Woodcats International with 4.04 million stocks and Omni Industries with 1.84 million units.
In Main Market ordinary share movements, among the top winners, Guardian Holdings gained $15 to end at $365.00, Eppley and ended at, Pan Jamaica climbed $1.60 and ended at $45.00, Margaritaville increased $1.42 to close at $10.92 and Kingston Properties rallied $1.25 in closing at $11.00.
Amongst the main market losers, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund shed $4.66 and ended at $39.33, Caribbean Cement dropped $3.17 to finish at $111.19, AS Bryden fell $1.40 to $23.15, NCB Financial dipped $1.21 to end at $72.99 and Transjamaican Highway lost $1 and ended at $11.00.
In the preference share segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share rose $2.86 to $19, Eppley 7.75% preference share rallied $1.04 to conclude trading at $20, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% shed $300 to close at $1,900, 138 Student Living preference share and ended at and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% fell $1.75 and ended at $112.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Honey Bun gained $1.14 in closing at $6.60, Blue Power rallied 45 cents and ended at $3.47, Cargo Handlers increased 45 cents to end at $17.50, Atlantic Hardware climbed 20 cents to close at $1.20 and Iron Rock Insurance rose 20 cents to $2.30. Among the top losers, ISP Finance skidded $1.05 to finish at $7.50, Dolphin Cove lost 99 cents and ended at $10.01, Knutsford Express shed 61 cents to $6.64, Elite Diagnostic declined 18 cents to end at $1.19 and GWest Corporation dipped 14 cents in closing at 51 cents.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 11.5 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 commonly 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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Major Jamaica Stock Exchange markets fall

August 7, 2026 by
Trading closed Friday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange after a rise in the volume and value of stocks traded compared to Wednesday, following trading in 120 stocks with the prices of 38 rising, 53 declining and 29 remaining firm. Trading resulted in major indices of the Main Market falling and the Junior Market index declining while the JSE USD Market rose.

At the end of market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index skidded 2,595.00 points to end trading at 378,600.05, the All Jamaican Composite Index dipped 2,360.21 points to finish at 446,894.14, the JSE Main Index declined 2,338.95 points to 374,380.23, while the Junior Market Index dropped a sizable 49.97 points to end at 2,875.60 and the JSE USD Market Index climbed 8.33 points to settle at record 318.25.
At the close of trading, 47,112,090 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 39,731,996 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $293.27 million, up from $232.09 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,615,358 shares for US$116,966 compared to 764,110 units at US$58,570 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 17.63 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 1.53 million stocks and Lasco Distributors with 1.10 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Atlantic Hardware led with 4.65 million shares, followed by Woodcats International with 3.14 million stocks and Spur Tree Spices with 3.09 million units.
In Main Market ordinary share movements, among the top movers, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund climbed $4.79 and ended at $43.99, Seprod increased $2.93 to $75.49, Jamaica Producers popped 61 cents to close at $21.01, Sygnus Real Estate Finance rallied 40 cents to $7.80 and Wisynco Group rose 20 cents to close at $20.00. Amongst the losers, Guardian Holdings slipped $10 to close at $350.00, Kingston Properties lost $1.75 to finish at $9.75, Caribbean Cement shed $1.64 and ended at $114.36, Carreras declined by 91 cents to $35.00 and Mayberry Group fell 75 cents to end at $5.13.
At the end of preference share segment, Eppley 7.75 percent preference share rose $1.96 to finish at $19.21 and Jamaica Public Service 7% shed $6.16 to $32.
In the Junior Market, among the top performers, ISP Finance advanced $1.05 to close at $8.55, Dolphin Cove rose $1 to end at $11.00, Spur Tree Spices rallied 16 cents in closing at $1.10, GWest Corporation gained 14 cents to finish at 65 cents and Limners and Bards popped 12 cents to $1.13. Among the losers, Main Event shed 87 cents to end at $3.80, Honey Bun declined 34 cents in closing at $5.46, Blue Power lost 28 cents to close at $3.02, Caribbean Assurance Brokers dipped 17 cents to $1.11 and Atlantic Hardware skidded 16 cents and ended at $1.00.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 10.9 and 14.2 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 commonly 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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Record high for the JSE USD market, Main Market at new 5-year high

August 5, 2026 by
Trading closed Wednesday after a rise in the volume of stocks traded on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with a lower value than on Tuesday. Trading resulted in major indices of the Main Market rising, along with the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market index. At the end of trading, the prices of 40 shares rose, 55 declined and 15 remained firm.

At the close of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index advanced 1,825.77 points to end at 381,195.05, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed up by 2,130.90 points to 449,254.35, the JSE Main Index gained 1,615.50 points to finish at 376,719.18, the Junior Market Index increased 39.16 points to settle at 2,925.57 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied by 13.07 points to a new record high of 309.92.
At the close of trading, 39,731,996 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 32,067,994 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $232.09 million, down from $259.85 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 764,110 shares for US$58,570 compared to 769,895 units at US$61,096 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 11.06 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 6.58 million stocks and Lasco Distributors with 2.27 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Woodcats International led with 5.20 million shares, followed by Omni Industries with 1.28 million stocks and Atlantic Hardware with 1.24 million units.
In Main Market ordinary share segment, among the top winners, Caribbean Cement rose $2 to $116, Transjamaican Highway rallied $1.42 to a record high of $12.70, Carreras increased 43 cents to end at $35.91, Berger Paints climbed 36 cents to finish at $5.36 and Lasco Distributors rose 32 cents and ended at $3.62. Among the losers, Guardian Holdings dipped $7 to close at $360.00, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund fell $2.80 to end at $39.20, Sagicor Real Estate Fund shed $2.50 to $6.50, Barita Investments lost $1.50 to finish at $65.50 and West Indies Petroleum skidded $1.29 and ended at $8.60.
The preferred share segment, closed following  Sygnus Credit Investments 10% climbed $13 in closing at $113  and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% rose $2.51 to end at $107.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Access Financial rallied $1.69 and ended at $16.99, Knutsford Express rose 65 cents to end at $7.25, Blue Power advanced 20 cents in closing at $3.30, Main Event gained 17 cents to finish at $4.67 and Jamaican Teas popped 9 cents and ended at $2.17. Among the top losers, ISP Finance declined $1.05 to $7.50, Cargo Handlers lost 40 cents in closing at $17.05, Lumber Depot dropped 33 cents and ended at $2.35, Fontana shed 16 cents to end at $6.11 and Dolphin Cove skidded 15 cents to close at $10.00.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 11 and 14.5 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 commonly 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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