Trading falls on Jamaica Stock Exchange 


Trading closed Wednesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the value and volume of stocks exchanged than Tuesday, resulting in the Main Market major indices falling, the Junior Market index rising and the JSE USD Market slipping. At the end of trading, the prices of 46 shares rose, 32 declined and 26 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index fell 302.07 points to settle at 330,025.55, the All Jamaican Composite Index slipped 251.31 points to conclude trading at 366,092.70 and the JSE Main Index sank 473.24 points to wrap up trading at 319,696.05. The Junior Market Index rose 20.59 points to 3,397.53 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped a mere 0.03 points to end at 246.95.
At the close of trading, 21,792,734 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 37,662,619 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $103.22 million, down from $193.36 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 2,301,473 shares for US$61,640 compared to 206,661 units at US$67,749 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Supreme Ventures led with 3.59 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 3.56 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 1.67 million units.
In Junior Market trading, EduFocal led with 5.66 million shares, followed by Kintyre Holdings with 1.16 million stocks and MFS Capital Partners with 323,959 units.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share rose $2.39 to finish at $20, Jamaica Public Service 7% rallied $5.77 and ended at $44 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share popped $110 to $1,210.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.6 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.7 based on 2024 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 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 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.

Trading jumps, JSE markets fall


All three Jamaica Stock Exchange markets closed lower on Tuesday following a sharp rise in the volume and value of stocks exchanged by investors than Monday. Trading ended with prices of 32 shares rising, 46 declining and 26 remaining firm, resulting in all the major indices falling.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index shed 1,428.90 points to end at 330,327.62, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 4,800.03 points to 366,344.01, the JSE Main Index sank 1,305.56 points to 320,169.29, the Junior Market Index declined by  25.02 points to 3,376.94 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 1.52 points to end at 246.98.
At the close of trading, 37,662,619 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 20,796,375 units on Monday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $193.36 million, up from $75.45 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 206,661 shares for US$67,749 compared to 95,221 units at US$2,806 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 13.28 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 6.43 million stocks and JMMB Group 10% preferred shares with 4.97 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 3.10 million shares, followed by Regency Petroleum with 1.17 million stock units and EduFocal with 856,485 units.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share lost $2.40 and ended at $18, Jamaica Public Service 7% advanced $3.50 to $39 and 138 Student Living preference share popped $35 to end at $241.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 12.4 based on 2024-5 earnings and 19.7 based on 2024 earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed charts that are published daily provide investors with regularly updated information to help in the decision-making process.
The PE ratio chart covers all of the ordinary shares that are listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
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.

Guardian drops $82 in Jamaica


The wild price swing continued for Guardian Holdings on Monday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with the price dropping $82 and helping to push down the Combined Market Index. Trading closed with a fall in the volume and value of stocks exchanged, compared to Friday, and ended with the Main Market and the Junior Market indices declining and the JSE USD Market rising. At the end of trading, prices of 28 shares rose, 50 declined and 36 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined 2,370.18 points to 331,756.52, the All Jamaican Composite Index increased 1,207.72 points to end at 371,144.04, the JSE Main Index declined 2,181.00 points to settle at 321,474.85, with the Junior Market Index dropping 39.48 points to 3,401.96 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 2.14 points to conclude trading at 248.50.
At the close of trading, 20,796,375 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 27,044,763 units on Friday. The value of stocks traded on the Main and the Junior markets amounted to $75.45 million, down from $221.74 million on the previous trading day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 95,221 shares for US$2,806, down sharply from 818,516 units at US$25,705 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 9.20 million shares, followed by General Accident with 2.62 million stocks and Radio Jamaica with 1.12 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led with 1.96 million shares, followed by Limners and Bards with 607,189 stocks and Stationery and Office Supplies with 554,655 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% slipped $9.35 to close at $35 and 138 Student Living preference share sank $35.50 to $206.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 12.4 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.7 based on 2024 earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated data 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 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.

Gains for JSE Main & Junior Markets


Trading closed Friday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a much higher value than on Thursday, resulting in prices of 34 shares rising, 44 declining and 29 remaining firm. At the end of trading, the Main Market major indices and the Junior Market index rose and the JSE USD Market declined moderately.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 1,575.13 points to 334,126.70, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 447.12 points to 369,936.32, the JSE Main Index rose 1,275.19 points to 323,655.85, the Junior Market Index climbed 49.08 points to close at 3,441.44 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 0.55 points to conclude trading at 246.36.
At the close of trading, 27,044,763 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 39,686,285 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $221.74 million, up from $178.36 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 818,516 shares for US$25,705, up from just 154,390 units at US$9,049 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led the market with 5.76 million shares, followed by Supreme Ventures with 5.63 million stocks and AS Bryden with 1.86 million units.
In Junior Market trading, MFS Capital Partners led with 5.14 million shares, followed by Everything Fresh with 2.04 million stocks and Regency Petroleum with 643,010 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share increased $56.50 to close at $242.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.6 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.6 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 decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and is 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 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 to assess 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.

Junior Market slips again


The Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange slipped again to close below the 3,400 points on Thursday, with the volume of stocks traded dipping 18 percent, with 50 percent rising value over Wednesday following market activity in 46 securities up from 42 on Wednesday and ending with prices of 16 rising, 22 declining and eight closing unchanged.

The market closed with the trading of 14,892,052 shares for a value of $29,081,001, from 18,164,035 units at $19,343,788 on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 323,740 shares at $632,196 compared to 432,477 stocks at $460,566 on Wednesday, with trading for the month to date, averaging 191,820 stock units at an average of $288,978 compared to 177,708 stock units at $252,262 on the previous day and April with an average of 199,273 shares at $488,496.
Derrimon Trading led trading with 6.71 million shares for 45 percent of the total volume, followed by Regency Petroleum, with 1.05 million stocks for 7 percent of the day’s trade and Lasco Financial with 1.0 million stock units for 6.7 percent of the share of trading.
At the close of trading, the Junior Market Index declined 17.61 points to 3,392.36. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and three with lower offers.
The Junior Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 13.6, based on last traded prices in conjunction with earnings projected by ICInsider.com for financial years ending around August 2025.
At the close of the market, Atlantic Hardware declined 9 cents to 86 cents after an exchange of 131,794 shares, Blue Power shed 15 cents to end at $5.05 with investors swapping 4,357 units, Cargo Handlers dropped 75 cents to close trading at $10.20 with traders exchanging 58 shares. Consolidated Bakeries rose 9 cents to $1.75 with investors trading 302 stocks, Derrimon Trading lost 10 cents to close at $1.75 in an exchange of 6,708,292 stocks, Dolla Financial dropped 12 cents to finish at $2.34 with 956,545 stock units passing through the market. Dolphin Cove sank $1.07 and ended at $12.50 with an exchange of 20,753 shares, Elite Diagnostic popped 14 cents to $1.40 with 6,297 stock units changing hands, Express Catering climbed 21 cents to finish at $2.75 with traders dealing in 7,000 stocks. Fontana slipped 43 cents to end at $9.05 after an exchange of 102,180 shares, Indies Pharma fell 25 cents in closing at $3.55 with 863,147 stocks clearing the market, Iron Rock Insurance dipped 91 cents to close at $2.99 with investors trading 12,446 units. Kintyre Holdings increased 6 cents to 35 cents with 574,737 shares being traded, Knutsford Express advanced $3.24 to $14.44, after 597 shares crossed the market, Lasco Financial skidded 18 cents to end at $1.62 with a transfer of 1,000,341 stock units. Limners and Bards rose 6 cents in closing at $1.16 as investors traded 3,500 stocks, Medical Disposables sank 28 cents and ended at $1.44 with 3,036 stocks crossing the market. ONE on ONE Educational dipped 7 cents to finish at 83 cents after a transfer of 177,133 stocks. RA Williams fell 7 cents to 51 cents with 358,700 units crossing the exchange. Stationery and Office Supplies dropped 15 cents to close at $1.44 after trading of 191,236 shares and Tropical Battery gained 8 cents to end at $2 as investors exchanged 624,083 stock units.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Stocks ended mixed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange


Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange ended Thursday with a solid rise in the volume of stocks changing hands, valued fractionally lower than Wednesday. At the close, the Main Market major indices ended mixed, the Junior Market index fell and the JSE USD Market rose following the prices of 47 shares rising, 43 declining and 24 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index advanced 319.32 points to 332,551.57, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 597.24 points to end at 369,489.20, the JSE Main Index rallied 474.82 points to 322,380.66, the Junior Market Index dropped 17.61 points to finish at 3,392.36 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 2.22 points to 246.91.
Some 39,686,285 shares were traded in all three markets, up from 33,815,460 units on Wednesday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $178.36 million, down from $178.5 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 154,390 shares for US$9,049 compared to 955,101 units at US$24,981 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 18.72 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 2.23 million stock units and Carreras with 677,132 units.
In Junior Market trading, Derrimon Trading led with 6.71 million shares, followed by Regency Petroleum with 1.05 million stocks and Lasco Financial with 1.0 million units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share sank $56.50 to $185 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share rose $40 to finish at $1,100.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.6 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.7 based on 2024 earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to aid in decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
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 to assess 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 rises as JSE Markets drop


All three markets of the Jamaica Stock Exchange declined at the close of trading on Wednesday, following a jump in the volume and value of stocks exchanged compared to Tuesday, resulting in prices of 41 shares rising, 41 declining and 26 remaining firm, following a $55 drop in the price of Guardian Holdings.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 2,730.36 points to wrap up trading at 332,232.25, the All Jamaican Composite Index slipped 86.43 points to 370,086.44, the JSE Main Index shed 2,480.82 points to settle at 321,905.84, the Junior Market Index lost 48.82 points to 3,409.97 and the JSE USD Market Index skidded 2.83 points to settle at 244.69.
At the close of trading, 33,815,460 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 24,470,893 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $178.5 million, well above the $95.02 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 955,101 shares for US$24,981 compared to 134,176 units at US$5,186 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 6.32 million shares followed by Wigton Energy with 2.45 million stocks and Carreras with 1.14 million units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 12.42 million shares followed by Atlantic Hardware with 849,987 stocks and Dolla Financial with 816,179 units.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share gained $2.50 to end at $20 and 138 Student Living preference share rose $8.65 to $242.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.7 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.5 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 decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all of the ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
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.

Guardian soares $50 on the Jamaican market


Guardian Holdings soared in trading on Tuesday with a leap of $50 on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with trading ending with a sizable bounce in the volume of stocks exchanged, as the value surged well over that on Monday, ending with the Main Market primary indices closing with mixed results, the Junior Market index slipping and the JSE USD Market rising, following prices of 31 shares rising, 44 declining and 31 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 305.99 points to 334,962.61, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 1,626.79 points to 370,172.87, the JSE Main Index rose 450.89 points to end at 324,386.66, the Junior Market Index dipped 16.36 points to 3,458.79 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 1.74 points to settle at 247.52. At the close of trading, 24,470,893 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 15,361,463 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $95.02 million, up from $50.72 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 134,176 shares for US$5,186, down from 329,701 units at US$12,304 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 10.28 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 4.33 million stock units and Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund with a mere 473,800 units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 2.61 million shares, followed by Atlantic Hardware with 1.68 million stock units and Lasco Financial with 1.32 million units.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share shed $2.49 to end at $18, 138 Student Living preference share dropped $8.65 in closing at $233 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% dipped $2 to $102. The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.9 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 decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense. Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each

Gains for JSE Main & Junior Markets


Trading pulled back sharply on Monday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the volume and the value of stock traded compared to Friday, resulting in the prices of 41 shares rising, 47 declining and 33 remaining firm, leading to gains in the Main and Junior Market indices and a minor fall in the JSE USD Market falling.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 1,084.25 points to settle at 334,656.62, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose a solid 1,043.56 points to 371,799.66, the JSE Main Index climbed 996.82 points to 323,935.77, the Junior Market Index rallied by 17.92 points to 3,475.15 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 1.23 points to 245.78.
At the close of trading activity, 15,361,463 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 31,634,580 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to just $50.72 million, sharply down from $267.8 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 329,701 shares for US$12,304 compared to 369,303 units at US$12,397 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 6.29 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 2.36 million shares and JMMB 9.5% preference share with 927,126 units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 1.16 million shares, followed by Tropical Battery with 543,834 stocks, with the company releasing its details of the public stock issue, for a maximum of 1,122,994,652 shares at $1.87 each and Caribbean Flavours with 332,937 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share rose $8.65 to $242 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% advanced $2 to close at $104.
The market’s average PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.3 based on 2024-25 earnings and 20.1 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 decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry to allow 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 to assess 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 jumps on Jamaica Stock Exchange


Trading jumped on Friday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the volume of stocks that were exchanged at a greater value than on Thursday, resulting in prices of 38 shares rising, 35 declining and 32 remaining firm, resulting in the Main and Junior Markets indices rising, while the JSE USD Market slipped.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 733.99 points to end at 333,572.37, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 223.61 points higher to wrap up trading at 370,756.10, the JSE Main Index rallied 578.46 points to settle at 322,938.95, the Junior Market Index gained 24.29 points to 3,457.23 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 1.19 points to finish at 247.01.
At the close of trading, 31,634,580 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 28,146,064 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets jumping to $267.8 million, from $169.12 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 369,303 shares for US$12,397 compared to 217,386 units at US$11,618 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Kingston Wharves led with 6.70 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 3.51 million stocks and Transjamaican Highway with 1.66 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Derrimon Trading led with 6.77 million shares, followed by Kintyre Holdings with 4.96 million stocks and Indies Pharma with 415,551 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share rose $32.35 and ended at $233, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share advanced $10 to $1,060, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% dropped $2 to close at $102 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% popped $5.50 to finish at $101.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.7 based on 2025-26 earnings and 18.6 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, 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 to assess 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.