Trading activities jumped on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Friday with a sharp rise in volume and the value of stocks exchanged, resulting in prices of 45 shares rising, 34 declining and 33 remained firm and ending with the Main Market major indices rising, the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market slipping.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index gained 522.30 points to 339,479.75, the All Jamaican Composite Index lost 627.64 points to finish at 378,269.18, the JSE Main Index climbed 561.11 points to end at 327,774.19, the Junior Market Index declined by a mere 2.00 points to 3,630.95 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 1.84 points to wrap up trading at 211.83.
At the close of trading, 19,054,264 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 12,746,586 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $172.73 million, well above the $60.6 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 206,473 shares for US$22,674 compared to 333,718 units at US$11,447 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led with 3.62 million shares followed by QWI Investments with 3.59 million stocks and Transjamaican Highway with 1.54 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 1.0 million shares followed by Mailpac Group with 860,250 stocks and Regency Petroleum with 848,610 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% shed $6 to close at $38 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% declined $2.70 to $101.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 13.4 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.8 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other 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 quoted on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and grouped by industry, allowing for ease of 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 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 1,155.15 points to 338,957.45, the All Jamaican Composite Index skidded 1,453.75 points to conclude trading at 378,896.82, the JSE Main Index lost 1,169.12 points to close at 327,213.08, the Junior Market Index dropped 5.18 points to end at 3,632.95 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 3.74 points to finish at 213.67.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.2 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.5 based on 2023-24 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 quoted on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and are, 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.
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 fell 110.57 points to 340,112.60, as the Junior Market Index sank 53.18 points to end at 3,638.13, the All Jamaican Composite Index gained 752.14 points to conclude trading at 380,350.57, the JSE Main Index rose 283.11 points to 328,382.20, and the JSE USD Market Index gained 2.28 points to conclude trading at 217.41.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.3 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.7 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. ICInsider.com’s PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
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 shed 441.95 points to finish at 340,223.17, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined 555.81 points to settle at 379,598.43, the JSE Main Index sank by 351.55 points to 328,099.09, the Junior Market Index lost 14.75 points to conclude trading at 3,691.31 and the JSE USD Market Index sank 1.55 points to end at 215.13.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.3 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.9 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information in assisting in decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and are 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.
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 fell 1,096.36 points to 340,665.12, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 962.08 points to end at 380,154.24, the JSE Main Index dropped 1,093.74 points to end at 328,450.64, the Junior Market Index dipped 7.03 points to wrap up trading at 3,706.06 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 1.76 points to finish at 216.68.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% dipped $4 and ended at $2,686 while 138 Student Living pref. share lost $23.85 to close at $231.
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 declined 582.12 points to conclude trading at 341,761.48, at the same time the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 1,208.34 points to settle at 381,116.32, the JSE Main Index shed 724.33 points to end trading at 329,544.38, while the Junior Market Index climbed 15.41 points to 3,713.09 and the JSE USD Market Index skidded 1.14 points to finish at 218.44.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.6 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.7 based on 2023-24 historical 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 climbed 851.53 points to 342,343.60, the All Jamaican Composite Index jumped 1,489.03 points to end at 382,324.66, the JSE Main Index rallied 932.79 points to 330,268.71, the Junior Market Index slipped 5.64 points to finish at 3,697.68 and the JSE USD Market Index dropped 14.41 points to 219.58.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.7 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.7 based on 2023-24 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 listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and grouped by industry, allowing for an ease in comparing stocks 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.
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 skidded 1,437.46 points to 341,492.07, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 1,842.72 points to 380,835.63, as the JSE Main Index dropped 1,537.34 points to 329,335.92, the Junior Market Index rose a mere 4.56 points to wrap up trading at 3,703.32 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 1.13 points to 233.99.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.7 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.8 based on 2023-24 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.
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
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index popped just 103.13 points to end trading at 342,929.53, as the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 645.13 points to 382,678.35, the JSE Main Index advanced 129.38 points to settle at 330,873.26, the Junior Market Index dipped 2.88 points to 3,698.76 and the JSE USD Market Index advanced 6.42 points to wrap up trading at 235.12.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.6 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.8 based on 2024-25 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly up to date information to help in decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all the ordinary shares that are listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and are grouped by industry, which allows 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.
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 advanced 780.62 points to 342,826.40, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,249.82 points to 382,033.22, the JSE Main Index gained 934.29 points to finish at 330,743.88, the Junior Market Index dipped 15.73 points to finish at 3,701.64 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 11.25 points to end at 228.70.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 13.6 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.9 based on 2024-25 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors regularly updated information to help in investments decisions. The PE ratio chart covers all of the ordinary shares that are listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and are 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.
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.