The Junior Market plunged sharply at the close of trading on Wednesday, followed by declines of the major indices of the Main Market on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, following a rise in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a lower value than on Tuesday, resulting in prices of 23 shares rising, 51 declining and 28 remaining firm.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 3,556.49 points to end at 342,921.38, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 3,012.35 points to end at 394,396.84, the JSE Main Index shed 3,012.61 points to 334,833.27, the Junior Market Index sank 93.94 points to finish at 3,171.99 and the JSE USD Market Index declined by 0.99 points to 252.83.
At the close of trading, 34,996,200 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 23,646,329 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $114.37 million, down from $294.41 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 67,415 shares for US$3,944, down from 924,452 units at US$39,397 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, QWI Investments led with 5.55 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 1.91 million stocks and Jamaica Producers with 1.0 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Fosrich led with 14.08 million shares, followed by Kintyre Holdings with 2.37 million stocks and Jamaican Teas with 1.83 million units.
In the preference segment, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% slipped $3.50 to $106.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.4. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 14.6 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the most popular measures used for valuing shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in decision-making. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, with 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 around the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotion from 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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rose 2,457.75 points to wrap up trading at 346,477.87, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 2,820.25 points to end at 397,409.19, with the JSE Main Index rallying 2,685.00 points to close trading at 337,845.88, the Junior Market Index shed 15.12 points to end at 3,265.93, at the same time and the JSE USD Market Index declined by 6.45 points to settle at 253.82.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share popped $30 to $235, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% shed $10 to close trading at $1,190 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% sank $1.25 and ended at $101.
The JSE Combined Market Index fell 1,926.51 points to 344,020.12, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose a mere 31.88 points to 394,588.94, the JSE Main Index slipped 1,921.64 points in closing at 335,160.88, the Junior Market Index dropped 12.43 points to finish at 3,281.05 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 8.40 points to 260.27.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.5. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 14.7 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the most popular measures used for valuing shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in decision-making. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, with easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index skidded 2,521.45 points to 345,946.63, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 4,794.25 points to end at 394,557.06, the JSE Main Index dived 2,646.24 points to conclude trading at 337,082.52, the Junior Market Index rose 1.13 points to end at 3,293.48 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 8.92 points to conclude trading at 268.67.
In the preferred share segment, 138 Student Living preference share rallied $10 to $216 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% popped $50 to $1,200.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index lost 1,438.14 points to 348,468.08, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 1,730.52 points to end at 399,351.31, the JSE Main Index dropped 1,343.55 points to wrap up trading at 339,728.76, the Junior Market Index dipped by 21.36 points to finish at 3,292.35 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 7.54 points to settle at 259.75.
In the preferred segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% rallied by $99 to close at $2,599 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% climbed $7.80 to $108.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index slipped a mere 4.58 points to 349,906.22, the All Jamaican Composite Index lost 180.03 points to settle at 401,081.83, the JSE Main Index climbed 195.80 points to 341,072.31, the Junior Market Index shed 26.62 points to end trading at 3,313.71 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied by 4.79 points to finish at 267.29.
In the Junior Market activity, Kintyre Holdings led trading with 14.75 million shares, followed by Woodcats International ending with 1.53 million stock units and Future Energy with 1.19 million shares.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 3,732.50 points to 349,910.80, the All Jamaican Composite Index plunged 4,327.22 points to close at 401,261.86, the JSE Main Index dived 3,590.53 points to end trading at 340,876.51, the Junior Market Index sank 41.68 points to settle at 3,340.33 and the JSE USD Market Index dropped 8.62 points to 262.50.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share sank $29 to close trading at $205, while at the same time Productive Business Solutions 10.5% shed $4.30 to finish at $1,150.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index sank by 1,426.12 points to 353,643.30, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 2,176.97 points to finish at 405,589.08, the JSE Main Index declined by 1,620.11 points to end at 344,467.04. The Junior Market Index rose 17.02 points to settle at 3,382.01 and the JSE USD Market Index increased by 7.17 points to conclude trading at 271.12.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% rallied $111 to close at $2,500, 138 Student Living preference share climbed by $30 to $234, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% climbed $4.30 in closing at $1,154 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% increased $11 to end at $109.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index fell 307.31 points to 355,069.42, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 1,079.04 points to settle at 407,766.05, the JSE Main Index rallied a mere 7.44 points to wrap up trading at 346,087.15, the Junior Market Index shed 43.65 points to close at 3,364.99 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 1.80 points to 263.95.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 14.9, computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.8 based on 2025 earnings excluding major one-time income or expense. The PE ratio is one of the most popular measures used for valuing shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s earnings per share. ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist decision-making. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, with easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.