Trading up sharply on the JSE


Trading jumped sharply on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Wednesday, with a sharp bounce in the volume of stocks changing hands. The value of stocks ended higher than on Tuesday, resulting in major indices of the Main Market, the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market index all rising. At the end of trading, the prices of 36 shares rose, 46 declined and 22 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 347.02 points to wrap up trading at 323,879.17, as the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed by 3.49 points to end at 358,082.55, the JSE Main Index rose by 352.11 points to end at 314,047.12, the Junior Market Index popped 1.42 points to settle at 3,289.76 and the JSE USD Market Index increased 0.12 points to 201.44. At the close of trading, 43,536,110 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 17,689,153 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $181.73 million, up from $74.84 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 220,029 shares for US$8,175 compared to 214,838 units at US$16,685 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 7.19 million shares, followed by Carreras with 4.19 million stock units and Innovative Energy with 728,450 units.
In Junior Market trading, AMG Packaging led with 13.84 million shares, followed by Kintyre Holdings with 11.42 million stock units and Regency Petroleum with 1.16 million units.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.75% preference share climbed $3.20 to $21, 138 Student Living preference share lost $31.60 to $250, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% skidded $100 to finish at $1,055 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% increased $2 to end at $101.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.7 based on 2025-26 earnings and 14.7 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.
The PE ratio chart covers all the ordinary shares that are listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps remove emotions from investment decisions and places them on fundamentals while not staying 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.

Mixed trading for Jamaican stocks


Trading closed Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the volume of stocks that were exchanged, with a lower value than on Monday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market falling, the JSE USD Market slipping and the Junior Market index rising modestly. At the end of trading, prices of 37 shares rose, 46 declined and 17 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index shed 2,441.79 points to close at 323,532.15, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 3,740.92 points to 358,079.06, the JSE Main Index dropped 2,600.92 points to 313,695.01, the Junior Market Index rose just 6.62 points to 3,288.34 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 8.41 points to 201.32.
At the close of the market, 17,689,153 shares were traded in all the markets, down sharply from 92,116,587 units on Monday, which included more than 78 million shares of Dolla Financial. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $74.84 million, down from $259.74 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 214,838 shares for US$16,685 compared to 618,560 units at US$22,957 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 4.32 million shares, followed by QWI Investments with 806,775 stock units and JMMB Group 10% with 762,570 units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 7.32 million shares, followed by Atlantic Hardware with only 307,482 stocks and Jamaican Teas with a mere 177,302 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share gained $54.60 to close at $282 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% sank $2 to $99.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14 based on 2025-26 earnings and 14.8 based on 2024-25 historical earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide regularly updated data to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all the ordinary shares that are listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and are grouped by industry, enabling easy comparisons within a sector and across the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on actual earnings for 2024 and projected earnings for 2025, 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 straying 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 payable 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.

Trading jumps, Main & Junior Markets drop


Trading jumped sharply on Monday at the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with Dolla Financial cornering the bulk of stocks traded. At the close, the major indices of the Main Market declined, the Junior Market index plunged more than 100 points and the JSE USD Market eked out a marginal gain. At the end of trading, rising stocks were overpowered by those falling, with the prices of 33 shares rising, 55 declining and 23 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index sank 3,001.85 points to close trading at 325,973.94,  the All Jamaican Composite Index skidded 2,074.49 points to 361,819.98, as the JSE Main Index dipped 2,362.44 points to close at 316,295.93, the Junior Market Index sank 104.35 points to 3,281.72 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 0.06 points to 209.73.
At the close of trading, 92,116,587 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 55,670,468 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $259.74 million, up from $221.74 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 618,560 shares for US$22,957 compared to 164,281 units at US$15,479 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 4.15 million shares, followed by Kingston Wharves with 1.0 million stock units and Supreme Ventures with 629,262 units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led with 78.09 million shares, followed by RA Williams with 1.39 million stocks and Express Catering with 758,200 units.
At the close of the market, in the preference segment, Eppley 7.75% preferred stock lost $3.20 to end at $18, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% rallied $389.85 to $2,599 and 138 Student Living preference share shed $28 to close at $227.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14.2 based on 2025-26 earnings and 15 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. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, 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 successfully navigate numerous investment options in the stock market. The chart should be used in helping in decisions making, when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals while 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.

Gains for all 3 JSE Markets


Friday ended trading for November on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with prices of 47 shares rising, 30 declining and 26 remaining firm, following a rise in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a greater value than on Thursday, resulting in all major indices of the market rising solidly.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 3,032.47 points to 328,975.79, the All Jamaican Composite Index jumped 3,549.61 points to end at 363,894.47, the JSE Main Index climbed 2,813.30 points to closed at 318,658.37, the Junior Market Index popped 47.93 points to end at 3,386.07 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 7.42 points to 209.67.
At the close of trading, 55,670,468 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 33,169,235 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $221.74 million, well above $109.65 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 164,281 shares for US$15,479 compared to 516,470 units at US$15,861 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 13.72 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 4.95 million stocks and Radio Jamaica with 4.06 million units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 4.97 million shares, followed by Fosrich with 3.01 million stocks and Jamaican Teas with 3.0 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% popped $2.97 to finish at $45 and 138 Student Living preference share increased $3 to $255.
The market’s PE ratio, the most used measure used to value stocks, ended at 14.3 based on 2025-26 projected earnings and 15.3 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, 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 successfully navigate the numerous investment options 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.

JSE Main & Junior Markets bounce


Trading pushed the Main Market and the Junior Market higher at the close on Thursday, but the JSE USD Market slipped on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a 44 percent jump in the number of stocks exchanged, with a lower value than on Wednesday. At the end of trading the prices of 34 shares rose, 43 declined and 30 remained firm.

At the conclusion of market activities, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 1,115.58 points to 325,943.32, the All Jamaican Composite Index increased 2,050.55 points to close at 360,344.86, the JSE Main Index gained 1,053.67 points to finish at 315,845.07, while the Junior Market Index rose 15.11 points to 3,338.14 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 1.17 points to finish at 202.25.
At the conclusion of trading, 32,969,415 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 22,882,845 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $108.66 million, down from $182.93 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 516,470 shares for US$15,861, up from 260,903 units at US$8,733 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led with 15.75 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 8.43 million stock units and JMMB 9.5% with 1.64 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Atlantic Hardware led with 620,066 shares, followed by Omni Industries with 502,536 stocks and Future Energy with 467,600 units.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14.2 based on 2025-26 earnings and 15 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the 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 percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded prices. Dividends paid or due 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.

Transjamaican hits record high


Transjamaican Highway hit a record high of $5.10 in trading on Wednesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with investors grabbing 10 million units of the stock, but that did not prevent a fall in the volume of stocks changing hands. The traded value climbed over that on Tuesday. At the close, the major indices of the Main Market declined, the Junior Market index fell and the JSE USD Market rose, following prices of 36 shares rising, 41 declining and 32 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dipped 215.24 points to 324,827.74, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 1,427.63 points to 358,294.31, the JSE Main Index slipped 103.22 points to close at 314,791.40, the Junior Market Index fell 16.40 points to 3,323.03 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 4.58 points to end at 203.42.
A total of 22,882,845 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 28,448,891 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $182.93 million, up from $102.63 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 260,903 shares for just US$8,733 compared to 708,178 units at US$81,601 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 10.05 million shares, followed by Wisynco Group with 3.02 million stocks and Carreras with 453,606 units.
In Junior Market trading, Blue Power led with 945,000 shares followed by Jamaican Teas with 822,136 stocks and Spur Tree Spices with 816,170 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share shed $3 to finish at $252.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14.3 based on 2025-26 earnings and 15 that is based on 2024 historical earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the 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 Jamaica Stock Exchange, and are grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. 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 the numerous investment options in the stock market. The chart should be used to make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not staying too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals, while not being too far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or payable 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.

AMG Packaging tops trading on the JSE


The Junior Market listed, AMG Packaging led trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Tuesday, accounting for just under 31 percent of the total volume of stocks exchanged on a day when the funds passing through the market fell from that on Monday. At the end of trading, the prices of 49 shares rose, 40 declined and 23 remained firm, resulting in all market indices rising.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 460.74 points to 325,042.98, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 2,251.41 points to close at 359,721.94, the JSE Main Index rallied 425.42 points to finish at 314,894.62 ,as the Junior Market Index advanced just 7.55 points to 3,339.43 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 0.35 points to 198.84.
At the close of trading, 28,448,891 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 15,906,364 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $102.63 million, down from $206.41 million the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 708,178 shares for US$81,601 compared to 553,286 units at US$20,101 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 5.97 million shares, followed by JMMB Group 10% with 2.38 million stock units and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 655,700 units.
In Junior Market trading, AMG Packaging led with 8.75 million shares, followed by Dolla Financial with 803,323 stock units and Elite Diagnostic with 794,461 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% fell $389.85 and ended at $2,209, 138 Student Living preference share climbed $25 to $255, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% rose $100 to finish at $1,155 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% advanced $1.99 to close at $108.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14.4 based on 2025-26 earnings and 14.9 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts, provide investors with regularly updated information to help in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on 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.while 

Carib Cement grabs 62% of traded funds



Caribbean Cement accounted for 62 percent of the value of stocks passing through the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Monday. The volume of stocks traded declined sharply from the Innovative Energy-induced trading on Friday. The market closed with all three market indices declining following trading, with prices of 42 shares rising, 42 declining and 23 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index increased 1,856.98 points to 324,582.24, the All Jamaican Composite Index gained 1,646.34 points to close at  357,470.53, the JSE Main Index gained 1,982.26 points to finish at 314,469.20, as the Junior Market Index shed 5.62 points to finish at 3,331.88 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 1.19 points to conclude trading at 198.49.
At the close of trading, 15,915,448 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 96,350,267 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $207.11 million, down from $223.05 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 553,286 shares for US$20,101 compared to 26,534 units at US$1,226 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 3.85 million shares, followed by Caribbean Cement with 1.27 million stock units and Supreme Ventures with 967,770 units.
In Junior Market trading, Atlantic Hardware led with 862,376 shares, followed by Jamaican Teas with 812,921 stock units and Omni Industries with 734,896 units.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, averages 14.2 based on 2025-26 earnings and at 14.8 based on 2024 earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparison within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 actual earnings and 2025 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 to make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not straying too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals, while not being too far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

Innovative Energy grabs 73% of JSE trades


Innovative Energy led trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Friday with 73 percent of the of stocks that changed hands and driving value higher than on Thursday. Trading ended with the major indices of the Main Market falling, along with the Junior Market index, and the JSE USD Market rising moderately. At the end of trading, prices of 38 shares rose, 44 declined and 25 remained firm.

At the close, the JSE Combined Market Index skidded 1,413.73 points to close at 322,725.26, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 2,581.50 points to end at 355,824.19, the JSE Main Index declined 1,401.44 points to end at 312,486.94, the Junior Market Index declined 10.23 points to end at 3,337.50 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 0.25 points to 199.68.
At the close of the market on Friday, 96,350,267 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 18,347,984 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $223.05 million, up from $188.86 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 26,534 shares for US$1,226 compared to 339,923 units at US$14,918 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Innovative Energy led with 70.20 million shares, followed by Supreme Ventures with 5.62 million stock units and Transjamaican Highway with 4.50 million units.
In Junior Market trading, JFP led with 2.36 million shares, followed by One Great Studio with 2.0 million stock units and Omni Industries with 1.24 million units.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.75% preference share gained $3.20 in closing at $21, while 138 Student Living preference share rose $5 to $230 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% slipped $100 and ended at $1,055.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 based on 2025-26 earnings and 14.4 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 actual and 2025 projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Pertinent data is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used to assist 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.

More money enter Jamaica Stock Exchange 


Funds passing through the Jamaica Stock Exchange jumped on Thursday, with the volume of stocks traded declining from Wednesday’s levels, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market rising, the Junior Market index slipping and the JSE USD Market rising. At the end of trading, the prices of 39 shares rose, 45 declined and 25 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rose 654.55 points to 324,138.99, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 672.77 points to 358,405.69, the JSE Main Index rallied 937.05 points to wrap up trading at 313,888.38, the Junior Market Index declined 34.11 points to end at 3,347.73 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 6.24 points to finish at 199.43.
At the close of the market, a total of 18,347,984 shares were traded in the three markets, down from 19,133,406 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets jumping to $188.86 million, from $62.61 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 339,923 shares for US$14,918 compared to 192,510 units at US$47,478 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 2.59 million shares, followed by Supreme Ventures with 1.46 million stock units and GraceKennedy with 1.12 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Atlantic Hardware led with 3.89 million shares, followed by Jamaican Teas with 1.48 million stock units and Future Energy with 540,094 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share lost $30 to $225 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% climbed $15.15 in closing at $101.
The market’s PE ratio, the most utilized measure to value stocks, ended at 14.7, based on 2025-26 earnings and 14.7 based on 2024 historical earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all the ordinary shares that are 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 to help make 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 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.