Trading jumps on Jamaica Stock Exchange 

September 3, 2026 by
Trading picked upon the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Thursday and closed with a 51 percent in the volume of stocks traded, with a 41 percent greater value than on Wednesday. The market closed with the major indices of the Main Market and the Junior Market declining and the JSE USD Market inched higher. At the end of trading the prices of 21 shares rose, 57 declined and 31 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 3,251.08 points to close at 374,497.83, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 3,559.89 points to end at 442,435.64, the JSE Main Index shed 3,315.70 points to end at 369,442.33, the Junior Market Index fell by 11.26 points to finish at 2,961.86 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 0.75 points to 315.40.
At the close of market activity, 29,952,633 shares were traded in all three markets, up from 19,892,203 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $299.3 million, up from $214.72 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 522,273 shares for US$51,007 up from 845,195 units at US$62,437 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading for a second consecutive day, with 11.15 million shares, followed by JMMB Group with 2.83 million stocks and Supreme Ventures with 1.0 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led with 5.08 million shares, followed by RA Williams with 904,833 stocks and Woodcats International with 645,763 units.
Among the top winners In the Main Market,, Berger Paints rallied 64 cents to $5.95, Seprod increased 60 cents to finish at $74.60, Caribbean Producers climbed 29 cents and ended at $6.58, West Indies Petroleum rose 25 cents to close at $10.00 and Proven Investments advanced 13 cents to end at $9.29. Among the top losers, Guardian Holdings slipped $15 in closing at $350.00, Pan Jamaica lost $4.50 to $40.00, AS Bryden dropped $3.67 to end at $21.12, Carreras shed $2.95 to close at $29.05 and Sagicor Group declined $2.55 to $42.40.
In the preference share segment, Eppley 7.75% preferred share fall $3.25 to finish at $17, Jamaica Public Service 7% advanced by $8.10 to $38, 138 Student Living preference share fell $5 in closing at $225 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% slipped $3.55 to close at $110.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Cargo Handlers climbed $1.60 in closing at $16.25, Honey Bun gained 38 cents to finish at $5.78, Main Event rose 35 cents and ended at $3.36, Dolla Financial rallied 9 cents to $3.50 and Everything Fresh increased 6 cents to $1.88. Among the top losers, Access Financial skidded 83 cents in closing at $18.53, Dolphin Cove fell 45 cents to close at $10.00, Elite Diagnostic dipped 24 cents to end at $1.55, KLE Group fell 24 cents to 86 cents and Caribbean Cream dropped 14 cents and ended at $2.26.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.3 and 16.1 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.

Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also includes daily changes in stock prices and percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

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Jamaica Stock Exchange falls

September 2, 2026 by
Trading closed with a fall in the volume of stocks traded, with a greater value on Wednesday compared to Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. Trading resulted in the major indices of all three markets falling, ending with the prices of 48 shares rising, 36 declining and 30 remaining firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index skidded 1,719.49 points to end at 377,748.91, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 1,063.31 points to 445,995.53, the JSE Main Index dipped 1,587.60 points to conclude trading at 372,758.03, the Junior Market Index declined 8.08 points to 2,973.12 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 2.81 points to settle at 314.65.
At the close of trading, 19,892,203 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 26,659,324 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $214.72 million, up from $126.32 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 845,195 shares for US$62,437, down from 517,105 units at US$47,725 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 10.68 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 1.04 million stocks and Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund with 907,901 units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led with 939,872 shares, followed by Derrimon Trading with 390,878 stocks and Woodcats International with 333,700 units.
In Main Market activities, among the top winners, Guardian Holdings advanced $14 to close at $365.00, Quantas Advantage jumped $2.99 to $19.99, Sagicor Group climbed $2.95 to finish at $44.95, Pan Jamaica popped $1.98 and ended at $44.50 and Margaritaville increased $1.24 to end at $9.42. Among the top losers, Massy Holdings dropped $2.50 in closing at $70.00, Eppley lost $2 to $33.90, Caribbean Cement declined $1.37 in closing at $112.00, Carreras fell $1.01 to finish at $32.00 and Seprod dipped 99 cents and ended at $74.00.
In the preference share segment, 138 Student Living preferred stock fell $4.75 to close at $230.
In the Junior Market, the winners include, Lumber Depot climbing 38 cents to $2.69, Elite Diagnostic rallying 26 cents to end at $1.79. Dolphin Cove popped 24 cents to  $10.45, Jetcon Corporation rose by 21 cents to $3.98 and Fontana gained 17 cents to end at $6.49.  Amongst the leading losers, Cargo Handlers shed $1.52 to finish at $14.65, Main Event slipped 94 cents and ended at $3.01, Knutsford Express skidded 34 cents to close at $8.66, Access Financial fell 34 cents to $19.36 and Regency Petroleum dipped 12 cents in closing at $4.20.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.7 and 16.3 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most utilised measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.
Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also includes daily changes in stock prices and percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

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Trading drops on the JSE markets

September 1, 2026 by
Trading eased on Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with a fall in the volume and value of stocks traded, compared to Monday. Trading resulted in major indices of the Main Market rising, the Junior Market index just inching higher and the JSE USD Market index falling. At the end of trading the prices of 36 shares rose, 55 declined and 24 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index increased by 850.53 points to end at 379,468.40, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 2,106.64 points to end at 447,058.84, the JSE Main Index gained 889.37 points to 374,345.63, the Junior Market Index popped 0.03 points to finish at 3,001.20 and the JSE USD Market Index lost 3.71 points to settle at 317.46.
At the close of trading, 26,659,324 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 70,310,030 units on Monday. The value of stocks trading on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $126.32 million, down from $228.37 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 517,105 shares for US$47,725, compared to 1,186,972 units at US$82,527 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 10.89 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 3.25 million stocks and JMMB Group 10% preferred share, with 1.31 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led with 2.04 million shares, followed by Omni Industries with 1.53 million stocks and Woodcats International with 747,576 units.
In Main Market ordinary share segment, among the top winners, Barita Investments gained $2.99 and ended at $68.00, Seprod popped $1.99 to $74.99, NCB Financial advanced $1.50 to close at $70.00, Sygnus Real Estate Finance rose $1.30 to finish at $8.60 and Quantas Advantage rallied $1.10 in closing at $17.00. Among the top losers, Guardian Holdings fell $14 to end at $351.00, Pan Jamaica shed $3.48 to $42.52, Jamaica Producers dropped by $2.32 and ended at $18.01, Margaritaville declined $1.24 to finish at $8.18 and Caribbean Cement skidded $1.13 to end at $113.37.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% advanced $9 to end at $2,154, 138 Student Living preference share fell $15.25 to $235 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% rose $1.82 in closing at $105.
Among the Junior Market top winners, Knutsford Express climbed 80 cents in closing at $9.00, Dolphin Cove increased 21 cents to $10.21, Caribbean Assurance Brokers climbed 13 cents to $1.40, KLE Group rose 10 cents to end at $1.10 and Image Plus gained 6 cents in closing at $1.23. Among the top losers, Caribbean Cream slipped 40 cents to $2.40, Lumber Depot dipped 39 cents to close at $2.31, Future Energy declined 31 cents to finish at $3.34, Cargo Handlers shed 23 cents to $16.17 and Dolla Financial fell 20 cents to close at $3.45.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.8 and 16.1 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.

Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also includes daily changes in stock prices and percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

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The JSE Markets close the month higher

August 31, 2026 by
All three Jamaica Stock Exchange markets closed the month higher on Monday following a fall in the volume and value of stocks traded compared to Friday, which was dominated by the trading of two big blocks of Elite Diagnostics shares. Trading ended with the prices of 55 shares rising, 35 declining and 25 remaining firm and resulted in the major indices of the Main, the Junior and the JSE USD Markets all rising.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied by 1,407.95 points to close at 378,617.87, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 658.34 points to end at 444,952.20, the JSE Main Index rose by 1,329.07 points to finish at 373,456.26, the Junior Market Index climbed by 19.11 points to 3,001.17 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 2.09 points to finish at 321.17.
At the close of trading on the last day of August, 70,310,030 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 131,771,450 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $228.37 million, down from $351.1 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,186,972 shares for US$82,527 compared to 1,152,520 units at US$117,982 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 26.12 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 7.84 million stocks and Radio Jamaica with 4.60 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Derrimon Trading led with 3.92 million shares, followed by Fosrich with 3.68 million stocks and ONE on ONE Educational with 2.92 million units.
In Main Market ordinary share movements, Pan Jamaica increased $2 in closing at $46.00, Sagicor Group popped $1.70 to $42.00, Sagicor Real Estate Fund rallied $1.19 to end at $9.99, Mayberry Group rose $1 and ended at $6.20 and Eppley advanced 95 cents to finish at $35.95. Among the top losers, Barita Investments declined $2.89 to close at $65.01, NCB Financial shed $1.50 to $68.50, Sygnus Real Estate Finance dropped $1.29 to $7.30, Quantas Advantage lost 80 cents to finish at $15.90 and West Indies Petroleum slipped 76 cents and ended at $9.17.
In the preference share segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% fell by $5.18 to $29, 138 Student Living preference share climbed $16.95 to finish at $250 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% fell $1.82 and ended at $103.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Access Financial gained $1.19 to end at $19.80, on small volume, Cargo Handlers climbed 90 cents in closing at $16.40, Caribbean Cream rose 47 cents to a 52 weeks’ high of $2.80, Fontana climbed 29 cents in closing at $6.49 and Blue Power increased 25 cents to $3.50. Among the top losers, Honey Bun dipped 63 cents and ended at $5.35, Jetcon Corporation fell 21 cents to finish at $3.77, Limners and Bards skidded 10 cents to end at $1.00, Regency Petroleum lost 9 cents to $4.30 and Indies Pharma shed 6 cents to close at $2.65.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 14 and 16.3 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the all daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.

Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing close to the market or sector averages, and not straying too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also includes daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

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Elite Diagnostic trades 81m shares on JSE

August 28, 2026 by
Investors gobbled up 23 percent of Elite Diagnostic shares in a trade in the making for months, with funding recently tied up, to conclude the trade. Trading data show NCB Capital Markets selling its 66 million shares and Damian Chin-You 14.52 million units. The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed Friday with a sharp rise in the volume of stocks traded, with a greater value than on Thursday. Trading resulted in the major indices of the Main Market rising, the Junior Market index rising and the JSE USD Market index slipping. At the close ot the day, prices of 51 shares rose, 42 declined and 20 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 1,289.89 points to finish at 377,209.92, at the same time the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 2,804.47 points to end at 444,293.86, the JSE Main Index climbed 1,308.61 points to settle at 372,127.19, the Junior Market Index climbed 5.38 points to finish at 2,982.06 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 4.62 points to 319.08.
At the close of trading, 131,771,450 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 48,920,195 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $351.1 million, after rising from $288.74 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,152,520 shares for US$117,982 compared to 1,380,642 units at US$104,440 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Stanley Motta led with 10.0 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 4.84 million stocks and Radio Jamaica with 3.06 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Elite Diagnostic led with 81.28 million shares, followed by Fosrich with 6.89 million stocks and ONE on ONE Educational with 3.24 million units.
In Main Market ordinary share movements, among the top winners, Kingston Wharves climbed $2 to $34.00, West Indies Petroleum rose 91 cents to $9.93, Quantas Advantage advanced 70 cents in closing at $16.70, JMMB Group increased 50 cents to $17 and Mayberry Jamaican Equities gained 49 cents to end at $6.50. Among the top losers, Proven Investments dropped $1.30 to close at $9.05, Scotia Group lost $1.20 to end at $58.20, NCB Financial shed 99 cents to finish at $70.00, Jamaica Producers declined 92 cents and ended at $20.52 and Mayberry Group fell 90 cents to end at $5.20.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share rose by $47.75 to finish at $233, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% climbed by $25 to $1,290 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% slipped $1.50 and ended at $105.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Knutsford Express rallied 60 cents to $8.20, Cargo Handlers increased 50 cents to close at $15.50, Elite Diagnostic climbed 26 cents to $1.50, Caribbean Flavours increased 22 cents to close at $1.22 and Caribbean Cream gained 17 cents to end at $2.33. Among the top losers, Blue Power slipped 30 cents and ended at $3.25, Everything Fresh skidded 24 cents to end at $1.82, Fontana dipped 20 cents to close at $6.20, KLE Group lost 19 cents to 91 cents and Mailpac Group slipped 14 cents to close at $2.36.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.8 and 16.1 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.

Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it, unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also includes daily changes in stock prices and percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

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All JSE Markets record gains

August 27, 2026 by
Trading closed Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the volume of stocks traded, with a greater value than on Wednesday, following trading in 103 securities, resulting in most of the major indices of all three markets rising. At the end of trading, prices of 40 shares rose, 48 declined and 25 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 1,232.72 points to end at 375,920.03, but the All Jamaican Composite Index fell by 1,242.31 points to close at 441,489.39, the JSE Main Index popped 981.69 points to 370,818.58, the Junior Market Index advanced a solid 40.98 points to finish at 2,976.68 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied by 2.36 points to settle at 323.70.
At the close of trading, 48,920,195 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 22,876,276 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $288.74 million, up from $164.65 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,380,642 shares for US$104,440 compared to 219,156 units at US$16,395 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 9.88 million shares, followed by Stanley Motta with 5.90 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 3.13 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Derrimon Trading led with 10.05 million shares, followed by Fosrich with 3.21 million stocks and Stationery and Office Supplies with 1.56 million units.
In Main Market ordinary share movements, among the winners, Guardian Holdings gained $10 and ended at $365.00, Barita Investments popped $4.88 to $67.88, Margaritaville advanced $1.24 to end at $9.42, AS Bryden rose $1.15 to close at $24.58 and Proven Investments climbed $1.13 to finish at $10.35.  Among the top losers, Kingston Wharves slipped $2 to close at $32.00, Pan Jamaica fell $2 to $44.00, West Indies Petroleum dipped $1.23 to end at $9.02, NCB Financial lost $1.01 to end trading at $70.99 and Seprod dropped $1 to close at $73.00.
The preference share segment. Sygnus Credit Investments 10% advanced $2.99 to $113.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Iron Rock Insurance increased by 49 cents to finish at $2.69, Mailpac Group rallied 28 cents and ended at $2.50, Fontana popped 20 cents to $6.40, Dolla Financial rallied 20 cents and ended at $3.70 and Derrimon Trading rose 15 cents to close at $1.00. Among the top losers, Cargo Handlers declined 99 cents to finish at $15.00, Dolphin Cove shed 75 cents to end at $10.05, Caribbean Flavours skidded 18 cents in closing at $1.00, Consolidated Bakeries lost 14 cents to $1.26 and Elite Diagnostic shed 13 cents to close at $1.24.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 14.4 and 15.8 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most commonly used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.

Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also includes daily changes in stock prices and percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

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All JSE Markets rise

August 26, 2026 by
Trading closed Wednesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange after a fall in the volume of stocks traded, with a much lower value than on Tuesday. Trading resulted in major indices of the Main Market falling, with the Junior Market index and that of the JSE USD Market rising. At the end of trading, prices of 39 shares rose, 40 declined and 32 remained firm.

The market ended with, the JSE Combined Market Index falling 3,059.82 points to 374,687.31, the All Jamaican Composite Index dipped 4,195.71 points to close at 442,731.70, the JSE Main Index lost 3,432.24 points toend trading at 369,836.89, the Junior Market Index rallied by 30.92 points to end trading at 2,935.70 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 1.81 points to settle at 321.34.
Trading closed with 22,876,276 shares being exchanged in all three markets, down from 28,129,222 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $164.65 million, down from $240.88 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 219,156 shares for US$16,395, well lower than the 674,631 units at US$64,197 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 6.38 million shares, followed by Stanley Motta with 4.10 million stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 3.41 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Atlantic Hardware led with 1.64 million shares, followed by Spur Tree Spices with 1.24 million stocks and Image Plus with 716,273 units.
In Main Market ordinary share movements, Guardian Holdings gained $7 to finish at $355.00, Pan Jamaica rose $4 to $46.00, Kingston Wharves rallied $3 to end at $34.00, Caribbean Cement increased $1 to close at $114.00 and Sagicor Group popped $1 to close at $41.00. Among the top losers, Barita Investments dropped $4.80 to end at $63.00, AS Bryden fell $1.55 to $23.43, Carreras declined 50 cents to finish at $33.00, NCB Financial shed 50 cents and ended at $72.00 and 138 Student Living dropped by 32 cents in closing at $2.58.
In the preference share segment, 138 Student Living preferred share declined by $32.70 to end at $185 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% fell $1.80 to close at $110.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Cargo Handlers climbed $1.34 to end at $15.99, Access Financial advanced 50 cents to close at $18.50, Jetcon Corporation rose 18 cents to $3.96, Lasco Financial climbed 18 cents to close at $1.78 and Fosrich increased 10 cents to end at $1.18. Among the top losers, Knutsford Express dropped 44 cents to close at $7.55, Dolphin Cove lost 43 cents and ended at $10.80, Mailpac Group skidded 28 cents to finish at $2.22, Honey Bun lost 15 cents to $5.98 and Regency Petroleum shed 15 cents to close at $4.30.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 14.3 and 15.9 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most frequently used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.

Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also includes daily changes in stock prices and percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

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Kintyre tops ICTOP 10 list

August 26, 2026 by
The numbers are mostly in, with 61 percent of Junior Market companies reporting increased profit results for the second quarter, with a 44 percent improvement in after tax profits over the same period in 2025.
The first quarter showed a similar trend, with only 51 percent of companies reporting improved results. In spite of this major improvement, the Junior Market is down 15 percent for the year up to Last Friday, with only nine Junior Market stocks gaining more than 5 percent for the year to date.

What the company results are pointing to is the potential for more gains in the months ahead if current trends holds.
Included in ICTOP10 Junior Market list are Image Plus, MFS Capital and RA Williams. Some of the best performances in stocks, come from unlikely sources, an example is that many investors missed 163 percent rise in Jetcon share price year to date.
Kintyre, suspended for failure to file audited results, has the potential to be a big winner, if management settles down and runs the existing business and gets rid of the non-core assets. It has the potential on paper to do well but is not without risks. ICInsider.com gathers that the audited accounts should be available by early September, with trading in the stock resuming soon after. Also of import, the subsidiary Visual Vibes will be expanding the number of locations for screens, which ICInsider.com gathers are in high demand. This will boost revenues and profit for the group. Caribbean Brokers reported better second quarter results than the loss in the first quarter, with ICInsider.com forecasting a strong second half that ought to restore profits back to normal levels. They will also benefit from reduced costs based on the ending of their operations in New Kingston.
Express Catering will benefit from the recovery expected in the tourism sector in the coming months and is one worth acquiring at current low prices. Caribbean Cream put in an impressive first quarter, with the price around $2, the upside is great, with projected earnings of 55 cents per share and RA Williams has returned to profit making and should deliver attractive gains in the months ahead. Image Plus and MFS Capital have been expanding with acquisitions and or expansion of existing business lines.

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Jamaica Stock Exchange rallies

August 25, 2026 by
Trading closed Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange after a huge fall in the volume of stocks traded, with a lower value compared with the elevated levels on Monday. All the major indices of the market rose at the end of trading resulting from gains in prices of 55 shares, while 33 declined and 30 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index advanced 4,790.60 points to end at 377,747.13, in the meantime, the All Jamaican Composite Index jumpedby  5,530.17 points to close at 446,927.41, the JSE Main Index rallied 4,869.42 points to conclude trading at 373,269.13, the Junior Market Index popped 18.77 points to end at 2,904.78 and the JSE USD Market Index advanced 3.76 points to end at 319.53.
At the close of trading, 28,129,222 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 364,893,591 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $240.88 million, down from $5.84 billion on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 674,631 shares for US$64,197, down from 782,008 units at US$72,929 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 4.46 million shares, followed by JMMB 9.5% with 2.27 million stocks and Lasco Manufacturing with 1.67 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Woodcats International led with 4.43 million shares, followed by Regency Petroleum with 2.03 million stocks and Atlantic Hardware with 1.90 million units.
In Main Market ordinary share action, among the top winners, Caribbean Cement popped $5.82 to $113.00, Barita Investments gained $3.30 to end at $67.80, Eppley rose $3 in closing at $35.00, Seprod advanced $2.50 to close at $74.00 and Massy Holdings climbed $1.50 and ended at $72.50.
Among the top losers, Guardian Holdings slipped $7 to finish at $348.00, Kingston Wharves lost $3.50 and ended at $31.00, Pan Jamaica fell by $2 to $42.00, Sagicor Group shed 50 cents in closing at $40.00 and Mayberry Group declined 45 cents to end at $5.10.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.75% preference share rallied $3.04 after closing at $20, Jamaica Public Service 7% rallied $4.50 to close at $35, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% gained $275 to close at $2,145 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% popped $3.50 to finish at $107.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Dolphin Cove rallied 73 cents to finish at $11.23, Knutsford Express increased 49 cents to close at $7.99, Regency Petroleum popped 45 cents to $4.45, KLE Group increased 25 cents to finish at $1.10 and Fontana climbed 20 cents and ended at $6.20. Among the top losers, Cargo Handlers dipped $1.78 in closing at $14.65, Access Financial dropped 59 cents to $18.00, Main Event skidded 20 cents to end at $4.00, Atlantic Hardware lost 8 cents in closing at $1.39 and Woodcats International dipped 7 cents to 51 cents.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 14.5 and 15.9 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.

Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also includes daily changes in stock prices and percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

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Supreme Ventures trades 343M shares

August 24, 2026 by
Supreme Ventures led trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange after the exchange of 343 million shares on Monday, driving the volume and the value of stocks traded, well above Friday’s levels. Trading resulted in major indices of the Main Market falling and the JSE USD Market falling, while the Junior Market index just inched higher. At the close of the market, prices of 50 shares rose, 46 declined and 17 remained firm.

The JSE Combined Market Index dropped 4,183.40 points to close at 372,956.53, wthe the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 3,721.63 points to finish at 441,397.24, the JSE Main Index declined 4,392.23 points to close at 368,399.71, the Junior Market Index increased 2.26 points to end at 2,886.01 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 1.32 points to finish at 315.77.
At the close of trading, 364,893,591 shares were traded in all markets, up greatly from 25,983,613 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $5.84 billion, up from $139.46 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 782,008 shares for US$72,929 compared to 695,671 units at US$54,353 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Supreme Ventures led with a hefty 342.68 million shares; in contrast, the usual market leader, Transjamaican Highway end with 4.98 million stocks and Jamaica Stock Exchange with 1.67 million units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 1.42 million shares, followed by Future Energy with 1.31 million stocks and Atlantic Hardware with 1.02 million units.
Among the top performing Main Market ordinary share stocks, Guardian Holdings climbed $15 to close at $355.00, Pan Jamaica popped $3.98 to $44.00, Jamaica Producers rallied $1.40 to finish at $20.00, First Rock Real Estate rose $1.22 and ended at $6.75 and Supreme Ventures advanced 69 cents in closing at $17.89. Among the top losers, Caribbean Cement dipped $7.25 to end at $107.18, Seprod fell $3.50 to $71.50, Kingston Properties skidded $2.08 to close at $9.91, Massy Holdings lost $1.40 in closing at $71.00 and Eppley declined 68 cents to end at $32.00.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share dropped $2 to end at $218, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% shed $1.20 in closing at $112 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% fell $3 to $103.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Access Financial gained $1.41 to finish at $18.59, Dolphin Cove increased 50 cents and ended at $10.50, Knutsford Express climbed by 35 cents to $7.50, Atlantic Hardware rose by 23 cents in closing at $1.47 and Honey Bun advanced 16 cents to close at $6.16.
Among the top declining stocks, Regency Petroleum slipped 49 cents to finish at $4.00, Jetcon Corporation dropped 25 cents and ended at $3.70, Fosrich shed 12 cents to end at $1.06, Spur Tree Spices fell 10 cents to $1.40 and Fontana lost 9 cents to finish at $6.00.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.5 and 17.1 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.

Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also includes daily changes in stock prices and percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

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