Dolla is Junior Market top trade


Dolla Financial was the dominant trade on the Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Thursday, following a just over 15 million of its shares changing hands at a value of $43.4 million, capturing 86 percent of the value of stock traded. Trading closed with a 37 percent increase in volume of stocks traded, with a 332 percent jump in value over Wednesday, following trading of 43 securities, compared with 45 on Wednesday and ending, with prices of 18 rising, 13 declining and 12 closing unchanged.

The market closed with trading of 30,983,056 shares at $50,392,893, after an increase from 22,552,332 stock units valued at $11,669,747 on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 720,536 shares for $1,171,928, up sharply from 501,163 stock units at $259,328 on Wednesday. Trading for the month to date, averages 1,739,007 units at $1,839,451 close to 1,795,443 stocks $1,876,440 on the previous day and much higher than May, with an average of 644,187 shares at $540,889.
Dolla Financial led trading with 15.32 million shares for 49.4 percent of total volume, followed by Kintyre Holdings with 11.87 million units for 38.3 percent of the day’s trade and EduFocal with 731,230 stock units for 2.4 percent of the volume traded.
At the close of trading, the Junior Market Index gained just 8.89 points to end at 3,024.77. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and four with lower offers.
The Junior Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 12.2. ICInsider.com compiles PE ratios, derived by dividing the last traded price of a stock by the earnings per share for companies with fiscal year ending around August 2026.
At the close of trading, Access Financial dropped 73 cents to finish at $16.97 with investors trading 422 shares, Atlantic Hardware shed 8 cents to finish at $1.60 after switching ownership of 51,340 stock units, Blue Power climbed 30 cents to $3.72 with 808 shares crossing the exchange. Caribbean Cream lost 7 cents in closing at a 52 weeks low of 88 cents after a transfer of 3,505 stocks, Caribbean Flavours skidded 6 cents and ended at $1.16 with 3,963 units crossing the market, Dolla Financial rose 21 cents to close at $3.01 with an exchange of 15,320,713 shares. Dolphin Cove gained 11 cents to end at $10.01 with 1,649 stock units crossing the market, Everything Fresh popped 6 cents to finish at $2.16 after an exchange of 1,290 stocks, Express Catering advanced 13 cents and ended at $2.31 with a transfer of 283,070 units. Fontana rallied 47 cents to end at $6.83 with 18,813 stocks clearing the market, Honey Bun fell 10 cents in closing at $5.80 with investors swapping 3,755 stock units, Iron Rock Insurance increased 31 cents to close at $2.69 with 10,000 shares changing hands. Jamaican Teas declined 10 cents to $2.15 with investors trading 2,192 stock units, KLE Group climbed 11 cents to 82 cents after investors ended up swapping 10,000 shares, Knutsford Express rose 5 cents to $7.80 with 2,950 units passing through the market and Medical Disposables slipped 10 cents to close at 90 cents in an exchange of 2,595 stocks.

Closing prices of stocks are those of the last transaction unless otherwise stated.

Trading picks up on Jamaica Stock Exchange 


Trading closed Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the volume of stocks exchanged with a greater value than on Wednesday, resulting in moderate gains for the major indices of the Main Market, the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market. At the end of trading, the prices of 44 shares rose, 33 declined and 28 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 161.92 points to conclude trading at 358,105.68, the All Jamaican Composite Index skidded 264.02 points to end at 416,446.88, the JSE Main Index gained 102.42 points to settle at 351,827.15, the Junior Market Index popped 8.89 points to end at 3,024.77 and the JSE USD Market Index climbed 0.93 points to 233.68.
At the close of trading, 54,380,781 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 46,938,917 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $215.61 million, up from $125.5 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 155,612 shares for US$7,815 compared to 105,531 units at US$5,448 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 9.65 million shares followed by Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund with 4.19 million stocks and Sterling Investments with 2.80 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led with 15.32 million shares followed by Kintyre Holdings with 11.87 million stocks and EduFocal with 731,230 units.
In the preference share segment, 138 Student Living preference share dipped $7.99 to close at $172 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% fell $6 to $104.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings is 12.7 and 14.4 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where these apply. The PE ratio is one of the most utilised measures used in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s earnings per share.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts give investors 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.

Trading jumps on JSE Junior Market


The Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Wednesday, with the volume of stocks traded rising 21 percent, with 12 percent more value than on Tuesday, with Kintyre Holdings holding on to the volume leader’s position after trading 17.57 million shares. The Junior Market Index slipped after trading in 45 securities, up from 43 on Tuesday and ending, with prices of 15 advancing, 17 declining and 13 closing unchanged.

The market closed with trading of 22,552,332 shares for $11,669,747, compared with 18,569,665 units at $10,390,828 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 501,163 shares at $259,328, after jumping from 431,853 stock units at $241,647 on Tuesday, with the month to date, averaging 1,795,443 units at $1,876,440down from 1,875,118 stock units at $1,975,988 on the previous day and well above May, with an average of only 644,187 shares at $540,889.
Kintyre Holdings led trading with 17.57 million shares for 77.9 percent of total volume, followed by Woodcats International with 1.10 million units for 4.9 percent of the day’s trade and One Great Studio with 651,528 stocks for 2.9 percent of the volume traded.
At the close of trading, the Junior Market Index shed 26.87 points to close at 3,015.88. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
The Junior Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 12.5. ICInsider.com compiles PE ratios, derived by dividing the last traded price of a stock by the earnings per share for companies with fiscal year ending around August 2026.
At the close of trading, Access Financial slipped 5 cents to finish at $17.70 with 340 shares crossing the market, Atlantic Hardware rose 6 cents to $1.68 as investors traded 272,175 stocks, Blue Power fell 15 cents to $3.42 in switching ownership of 22,659 shares. Cargo Handlers dropped $3.35 to $16.15 after an exchange of 5,796 units, Caribbean Cream lost 32 cents and ended at 95 cents after closing with an exchange of 38,803 stocks, Caribbean Flavours climbed 7 cents to close at $1.22 with 3,667 shares changing hands. Dolla Financial dropped 13 cents to $2.80 after an exchange of 191,229 stock units, Fosrich rose 6 cents to close at $1.66 in trading 423,797 shares, GWest Corporation rallied 5 cents to end at 60 cents after a transfer of 22,708 stocks. Honey Bun shed 10 cents to $5.90 with 34,719 shares crossing the market, Image Plus popped 19 cents and ended at 79 cents in an exchange of 37,093 stocks, Iron Rock Insurance advanced 18 cents to $2.38 with 1,884 units clearing the market. Jamaican Teas gained 7 cents and ended at $2.25 with a transfer of 64,000 stock units, Jetcon Corporation declined by 7 cents to $2.68 after trading of 117,196 shares and Medical Disposables rose 10 cents to finish at $1 with an exchange of 508 units.

Closing prices of stocks are those of the last transaction, unless otherwise stated.

Declines for JSE Main & Junior Market


Trading closed on Wednesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a lower value than on Tuesday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market, the Junior Market index declining and the JSE USD Market rising. At the end of trading, prices of 31 shares rose, 42 declined and 35 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index skidded 1,122.88 points to 357,943.76, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 2,065.43 points to end at 416,710.90, the JSE Main Index declined by 972.24 points to close at 351,724.73, the Junior Market Index dropped 26.87 points to finish trading at 3,015.88 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 2.96 points to settle at 232.75.
At the close of trading, 46,938,917 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 29,332,895 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $125.5 million, down from $145.55 million on the preceding day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 105,531 shares for US$5,448, down from, 472,335 units at US$28,952 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, JMMB 9.5% led with 13.74 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 3.68 million stocks and QWI Investments with 2.51 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 17.57 million shares, followed by Woodcats International with 1.10 million stocks and One Great Studio with 651,528 units.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings is 12.6 and 14.4 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from the earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most utilised measures used in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s 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.

Gains for the JSE Junior Market


Trading in Kintyre Holdings shares jumped on Tuesday as the price headed back to the 20-cent range, with investors focusing on the low-priced stock, capturing 70 percent of the shares traded and ending as the volume leader for another day on the Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange. At the close of the market, the volume of stocks traded rose 59 percent, with 6 percent lower value than Monday, following trading in 43 securities, compared with 44 on Monday and ending with prices of 24 rising, nine declining and 10 closing unchanged and ending with a rise in the market index.

The market closed with trading of 18,569,665 shares at $10,390,828, compared with 11,656,263 units at $11,088,799 on Monday.
Trading averaged 431,853 shares at $241,647, versus 264,915 stocks at $252,018 on Monday, with the month to date, averaging 1,875,118 units at $1,975,988, after declining from 1,965,322 units at $2,084,384 on the previous day and in May, with an average of 644,187 shares at $540,889.
Kintyre Holdings led trading with 13.11 million shares for 70.6 percent of total volume, followed by Woodcats International with 2.02 million stocks for 10.9 percent of the day’s trade and Stationery and Office Supplies with 1.16 million units for 6.2 percent of the day’s trade.
At the close of trading, the Junior Market Index popped 14.06 points to 3,042.75. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows five stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and four with lower offers.
The Junior Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 12.1. ICInsider.com compiles the PE ratios, which are derived by dividing the last traded price of a stock by the earnings per share for companies with their fiscal year ending around August 2026.
At the close of the market, Access Financial rallied 75 cents to $17.75 with an exchange of 19,051 shares, Blue Power rose 20 cents to finish at $3.57 with 2,295 units changing hands, Cargo Handlers shed 15 cents to close at $19.50 after a transfer of 110 shares. Caribbean Flavours gained 11 cents to end at $1.15 in trading 7,657 stock units, Dolla Financial rose by 5 cents to $2.93 with 379,760 stocks crossing the exchange, Express Catering increased 13 cents to close at $2.15 with investors swapping 165,638 shares. Fosrich lost 5 cents in closing at $1.60 with a transfer of 79,569 units, GWest Corporation climbed 5 cents to finish at 55 cents following trading of 1,701 stocks, Image Plus dipped 13 cents and finished at 60 cents after an exchange of 58,458 stock units. Indies Pharma advanced 8 cents to end at $2.78 with investors trading 12,478 shares, Jetcon Corporation rose 34 cents in closing at $2.75 with 47,502 units crossing the market, JFP rallied 5 cents to close at 34 cents after an exchange of 105,061 stocks. Kintyre Holdings popped 5 cents to 21 cents with investors dealing in 13,114,984 stock units, KLE Group fell 13 cents in closing at 71 cents in switching ownership of 22,783 shares, Knutsford Express skidded 5 cents and ended at $7.75 with 494 units clearing the market. Lasco Financial gained 33 cents to finish at $2.14 with investors trading 51,610 stocks, Limners and Bards climbed 12 cents to end at $1.12 in an exchange of 20 stock units, Mailpac Group increased 34 cents to close at $2.50 with 21,909 shares passing through the market. Main Event advanced 60 cents to $5.53 as investors exchanged 431 stocks and Regency Petroleum popped 8 cents to end at $4.39 after a transfer of 101,421 units.
Closing prices of stocks are those of the last transaction unless otherwise stated.

Gains for JSE Main & Junior markets


Trading closed Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a notable rise in the volume and value of stocks exchanged, compared to Monday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market rising, with the Junior Market index joining in the rally, but the JSE USD Market slipped. At the end of trading, winning stocks overpowered losers nearly two to one with prices of 52 shares rising, 28 declining and 30 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 1,435.91 points to 359,066.64, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 2,571.51 points to close at 418,776.33, the JSE Main Index popped 1,396.20 points to wrap up trading at 352,696.97, the Junior Market Index rose 14.06 points to 3,042.75 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 2.05 points to conclude trading at 229.79.
At the close of trading, 29,332,895 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 19,118,830 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $145.55 million, up from $97.78 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 472,335 shares for US$28,952, up from 236,718 units at US$11,905 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Sagicor Select Financial Fund led trading with 2.74 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway, which ended with 2.50 million stocks and Wigton Energy, with 1.52 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 13.11 million shares, followed by Woodcats International with 2.02 million stocks and Stationery and Office Supplies with 1.16 million units.
In the preference share segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% fell $70 to finish at $1,130 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% rallied $12.99 and ended at $106.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 12.6 and 14.4 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where these apply. The PE ratio is one of the most utilised measures used in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s 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.

Falling stocks pushed down JSE markets 


Trading closed Monday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a lower value than on Friday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market falling, the Junior Market and the JSE USD Market indices falling. At the end of trading the prices of 32 shares rose, 53 declined and 28 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined by 3,113.43 points to 357,630.73, the All Jamaican Composite Index lost 2,868.72 points to 416,204.82, the JSE Main Index dropped 3,242.18 points to close at  351,300.77, the Junior Market Index shed just 1.97 points to 3,028.69 and the JSE USD Market Index dropped 9.03 points to 231.84.
At the close of the market, 19,118,830 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 21,539,473 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $97.78 million, down from $183.11 million on the previous trading day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 236,718 shares for US$11,905 compared to 215,394 units at US$21,614 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 2.32 million shares followed, by Carreras with 1.50 million stock units and Wigton Energy with 954,011 units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 5.85 million shares, followed by Woodcats International with 1.63 million stocks and Dolla Financial with 1.42 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% climbed $8.60 to close at $39, 138 Student Living preference share popped $5 to $180 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% lost $12.99 to finish at $93.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, is compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, end at 12.5 and 14 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where these apply. The PE ratio is one of the most utilised measures used in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s 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.

Junior Market steady with outclassed winners


Winners were outnumbered by decliners on the Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Monday, with the market index barely moving at the close, following trading in 44 securities, down from 43 on Friday, and ending with prices of 13 advancing, 18 falling, and 13 closing unchanged. The volume of stocks traded slipped 12 percent, with a 43 percent lower value than on Friday.

The market closed with trading of 11,656,263 shares worth $11,088,799, after sliding from 13,183,970 units for $19,399,701 on Friday.
Trading averaged 264,915 shares at $252,018, after decreasing from 306,604 stock units at $451,156 on Friday. Trading for the month to date averages 1,965,322 units at $2,084,384, down from 2,081,499 stock units at $2,209,577 on the previous day and for May, with an average of 644,187 shares, with an average value of $540,889.
Kintyre Holdings led trading with 5.85 million shares for 50.2 percent of total volume, followed by Woodcats International with 1.63 million stocks for 14 percent of the day’s trade and Dolla Financial with 1.42 million units for 12.1 percent of the day’s trade.
At the close of trading, the Junior Market Index lost 1.97 points to conclude trading at 3,028.69. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows six stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
The Junior Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 12.2. ICInsider.com compiles the PE ratios, which are derived by dividing the last traded price of a stock by the earnings per share for companies with their fiscal year ending around August 2026.
At the close of trading, Blue Power dropped 62 cents to $3.37 after a transfer of 111,155 shares, Cargo Handlers lost 15 cents to close at $19.65 with trading of 86 stocks, Caribbean Assurance Brokers rose 10 cents to $1.40 following the switching ownership of 1,699 units. Caribbean Cream dropped 23 cents to finish at $1.27 with investors trading 262 shares, after the price hit an intraday 25 weeks low of $1.10. Caribbean Flavours declined 6 cents to finish at $1.04 after dealers exchanged 21,678 stock units, Dolphin Cove declined by 20 cents to $9.90 with a transfer of 3,538 shares. Fosrich advanced 9 cents to $1.65 with 136,264 stocks changing hands, Iron Rock Insurance fell 18 cents to a 52 weeks low of $2.20 following trading of 2,916 units, Jamaican Teas rose 11 cents to end at $2.22 with 704 stock units crossing the market. Jetcon Corporation dipped 21 cents to $2.41 with an exchange of 43,003 shares, Knutsford Express skidded 68 cents to close at $7.80 with 14 stocks crossing the market, Lasco Financial fell 34 cents to $1.81 as investors exchanged 41,475 units. Limners and Bards skidded 6 cents and ended at $1 with 129,395 stock units passing through the market, Mailpac Group lost 24 cents to $2.16 with investors dealing in 150,830 shares, Main Event declined 62 cents to close at $4.93 after an exchange of 6,076 stock units. Medical Disposables shed 10 cents to finish at 90 cents, with investors swapping 112,761 units and ONE on ONE Educational rallied 12 cents in closing at 80 cents in an exchange of 94,890 stocks.
Prices of stocks trading are those of the last transaction unless otherwise stated.

Junior Market jumps to end out week


The Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange climbed sharply on Friday, with 71.88 points jump in the Junior Market Index, to close out the week at 3,030.66, with a the volume of stocks traded declined 47 percent, with a 118 percent surge in value compared to Thursday, following trading in 43 securities, down from 46 on Thursday and ending, with prices of 16 rising, 15 declining and 12 closing unchanged.

The market closed with trading of 13,183,970 shares for $19,399,701, with a decline in the volume from 24,702,731 units at $8,886,507 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 306,604 shares at $451,156, compared to 537,016 stocks at $193,185 on Thursday. Trading for the month to date ends with an average of 2,081,499 units at $2,209,577 after skidding from 2,208,488 stock units at $2,335,388 on the previous day and well above May, with an average of 644,187 shares at $540,889.
Dolla Financial led trading with 4.36 million shares for 33.1 percent of total volume, followed by Kintyre Holdings with 3.43 million stocks for 26 percent of the day’s trade, Woodcats International, the last listed Junior Market stock closed with 1.60 million stock units for 12.1 percent of the volume traded and Express Catering with 1.26 million shares for 9.5 percent of market share.
At the close of trading, 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 12.1.
ICInsider.com compiles the PE ratios, that are derived by dividing the last traded price of stocks by earnings per share for each company with their fiscal year ending around August 2026.
At the close of the day’s trading, Cargo Handlers rose $3.80 to end at $19.80 in trading 47,847 shares, Consolidated Bakeries fell 39 cents to $1.24 with 120,487 units clearing the market, Dolla Financial rose 37 cents to $2.87 with investors dealing in 4,361,758 stocks. Dolphin Cove gained 10 cents to finish at $10.10 with 48,611 shares changing hands, Express Catering popped 13 cents in closing at $2.01 with 1,259,034 stock units passing through the market, Fontana fell 15 cents to finish at $6.30 with investors trading 42,723 shares. Fosrich shed 13 cents and stopped at $1.56 with 85,876 stocks crossing the exchange, Future Energy increased 10 cents to $3.52 with a transfer of 32,893 units, Image Plus declined 7 cents to 73 cents with 75,000 stock units crossing the market. Indies Pharma climbed 5 cents to end at $2.70 after a transfer of 1,741 shares, Jamaican Teas lost 12 cents in closing at $2.11 with investors swapping 871 stocks, KLE Group advanced 13 cents to 84 cents with an exchange of a mere one unit. Knutsford Express climbed by $1.98 and ended at $8.48after a transfer of 4,068 stock units, Limners and Bards skidded 7 cents to $1.06 with investors trading 18,791 shares, Omni Industries slipped 9 cents to finish at 85 cents in an exchange of 221,801 stock units and Woodcats International dropped 5 cents to close at 60 cents following trading of 1,599,416 stocks.Prices of stocks trading are those of the last transaction unless otherwise stated.

Jamaican stocks at near 4-year high


The Jamaica Stock Exchange delivered the best results in nearly four years with the All Jamaican Composite Index leaping 10,632 points to 4 year high on Friday, with prices of 47 shares rising, 39 declining and 27 remaining firm. Trading ended with the major indices of the Main Market surging, the Junior Market index jumping and the JSE USD Market index inching higher.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index surged 8,783.32 points to finish trading on Friday at 360,744.16, the All Jamaican Composite Index jumped 10,632.40 points to close the week at a near 4-year high of 419,073.54, the highest since August 15, 2022. The JSE Main Index rallied 8,646.78 points to 354,542.95, the Junior Market Index rose 71.88 points to 3,030.66 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 1.56 points to end at 240.87.
At the close of trading, 21,517,033 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 55,684,158 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to just $182.45 million, down from a hefty $1.25 billion on the previous day that was helped by a big traded in NCB Group. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 215,394 shares for US$21,614 down from 922,462 units at US$57,771 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 2.04 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 1.56 million stocks and Caribbean Cement with 943,448 units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led with 4.36 million shares, followed by Kintyre Holdings with 3.43 million stocks and Woodcats International with 1.60 million units.
In the preference share segment, Eppley 7.25% preferred share rose by $2.88 in closing at $19, followed by 138 Student Living preference share that dropped by $25 to $175, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preferred stock popped $42 and  ended at $1,200 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% rose $1.99 to close at $106.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings is 12.6 and 14.5 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where these apply. The PE ratio is one of the most utilised measures used in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s 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.