in Trading declined on Wednesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, following a minor slippage in the volume of stocks changing hands, accompanied by a lower value than on Tuesday. The Main Market major indices fell, the Junior Market and the JSE USD Market gained as the prices of 40 shares rose, 31 declined and 33 remained firm.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index skidded 700.88 points to end at 316,047.07, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 1,049.80 points to 351,870.03, and the JSE Main Index dipped by 795.20 points to 305,067.91. The Junior Market Index rose 8.18 points to finish at 3,396.28 and the JSE USD Market Index added 1.02 points to end at 207.84.
At the close of the day’s, 12,117,135 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 12,704,818 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $46.49 million, down from $59.37 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 221,759 shares for US$20,033 compared to 181,959 units at US$12,055 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund led with 1.55 million shares, followed by Lasco Manufacturing with 1.36 million stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.20 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Stationery and Office Supplies led with 896,850 shares, followed by Image Plus with 841,028 stocks and Future Energy with 394,986 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preferred dipped $4.47 and ended at $210.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 earnings and for 2024 earnings, 15.9.
The ICInsider.com PE chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help in decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all 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 as an aid 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 not being too far from where the majority of investors are. 
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 reflects 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 rose 143.04 points to close at 316,747.95, the All Jamaican Composite Index gained 68.59 points to conclude trading at 352,919.83, the JSE Main Index rallied 164.30 points to end at 305,863.11, the Junior Market Index slipped 1.94 points to end at 3,388.10 and the JSE USD Market Index increased 1.97 points to end at 206.82.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 1314 based on 2024-25 earnings and that for 2024 earnings, 15.8.
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, the JSE Combined Market Index skidded by 641.19 points to end at 316,604.91, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 124.69 points to wrap up trading at 352,851.24, the JSE Main Index fell 572.60 points to end at 305,698.81, the Junior Market Index shed 13.02 points to finish at 3,390.04 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 6.08 points to 204.85.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.2 based on 2026-25 earnings and 15.9 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 dropped 2,679.12 points to end at 317,246.10, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 3,060.37 points to end at 352,975.93, the JSE Main Index dipped 2,752.72 points to finish at 306,271.41, the Junior Market Index slipped by 6.73 points to 3,403.06 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 5.95 points to finish at 210.93.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.5 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16 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 increased 1,983.60 points to finish at 319,925.22, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 3,048.96 points to 356,036.30, the JSE Main Index rose 2,158.39 points to end at 309,024.13, the Junior Market Index fell 10.94 points to 3,409.79 and the JSE USD Market Index climbed 1.14 points to 204.98.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% sank $2.50 and ended at $40, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% shed $5 to $2,650 and 138 Student Living preference share declined $27.98 to end at $195.
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 declined 1,940.80 points to 317,941.62, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 2,145.68 points to end at 352,987.34, the JSE Main Index shed 1,909.54 points to settle at 306,865.74, the Junior Market Index sank 16.07 points to 3,420.73 and the JSE USD Market Index advanced 0.15 points to end at 203.84.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% advanced $5.88 to $43 and 138 Student Living preference share slipped $2.85 to finish at $223.
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 slipped 97.83 points to finish at 319,882.42, the All Jamaican Composite Index increased by just 2.00 points to settle at 355,133.02, the JSE Main Index dipped 80.17 points to 308,775.28, the Junior Market Index lost just 2.94 points to end at 3,436.80 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 1.25 points to finish at 203.69.
The market’s PE ratio, the most used measure to value stocks, ended at 13.7 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16.2 based on historical earnings.
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.
Trading resulted in the Main Market primary indices declining sharply, while the Junior Market index slipping modestly and the JSE USD Market inching higher, following the prices of 37 shares rising, 45 falling and 30 ending firm.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.7 based on 2024-25 profits and an average of .16.3 based on 2024 earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other, more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help in the making of investment decisions. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares 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 rose by 2,013.93 points to 323,948.31, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 2,479.15 points to close at 360,786.78, the JSE Main Index advanced 2,138.17 points to end at 312,991.30, the Junior Market Index declined 3.84 points to end at 3,441.93 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped a mere 0.58 points to wrap up trading at 203.84.
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and 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.
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.
The leading performing stock for the half year is the financial entity, Eppley, up 33 percent, followed by another financial stock, Sterling Investments with a rise of 25 percent, cigarette distributor Carreras, was up 21 percent following improved results and an increase in dividend payment and Innovative Energy rose 15 percent for the half year.
Chicken processors, Jamaica Broilers stocks got hit by accounting irregularities in their US operations, with investors marking the stock down by 33 percent to be the biggest Main Market loser, VM Investment fell 21 percent, Transjamaican Highway, Supreme Ventures and AS Bryden all lost 20 percent and NCB Financial fell 19 percent in the first six months of 2025.