Trading jumps on the JSE Markets

October 9, 2026 by
Trading ended on Friday, with declining stocks outnumbering those rising nearly 2 to 1 on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with the value and volume of stocks traded increasing compared with Thursday. Trading resulted in the major indices of the Main Market and the Junior Market index rising and the JSE USD Market falling. At the end of trading, prices of 35 shares rose, 59 declined and 16 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied by 304.23 points to finish trading at 391,414.67, as the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 1,336.87 points to 462,726.28, the JSE Main Index popped 142.95 points to 386,033.03, the Junior Market Index rallied 23.34 points to close at 3,108.68 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 3.99 points to finish at 279.79.
At the close of trading, 57,692,701 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 21,414,592 units on Thursday, as Elite Diagnostic ended with a large volume passing through the market. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $192.05 million, up from $121.07 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 511,787 shares for US$33,241 compared to 345,233 units at US$22,598 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading, with 2.82 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 2.08 million stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.81 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Elite Diagnostic led with 41.60 million shares, followed by One Great Studio with 555,640 stocks and Atlantic Hardware, 474,050 units.
Amongst the Main Market ordinary share winners, Guardian Holdings climbed $16.50 to close at $377.00, First Rock Real Estate increased $1.30 to $7.30, Mayberry Jamaican Equities rose 72 cents to finish at $8, Caribbean Cement rallied 70 cents to end at $114.00 and Sygnus Real Estate Finance rose 68 cents in closing at $7.90. Among the top losers, Massy Holdings fell $3.95 to end at $75.00, NCB Financial declined by $2.45 to $71.55, Pan Jamaica dropped $1.79 to close at $44.20, Barita Investments fell $1.50 to $73.50 and GraceKennedy shed $1.05 to close at $89.95.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share climbed $18.88 to $229.
Among the Junior Market  stocks, Access Financial rallied $2.29 to $19.95, Knutsford Express rose 66 cents to $8.44, Jamaican Teas popped 15 cents to $2.15, Jetcon Corporation popped 15 cents to finish at $4.80 and Cargo Handlers increased 10 cents and ended at $15.82. Among the top losers, Dolphin Cove dipped $1.41 to close at $8.71, Main Event slipped 39 cents to end at $3.40, Lumber Depot skidded 21 cents in closing at $2.28, Fosrich lost 13 cents to $1.45 and Express Catering dipped 10 cents and ended at $2.90.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.4 and 17 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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JSE Main Market up, Juniors down

October 8, 2026 by
Trading closed Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange after a fall in the value and volume of stocks changing hands, compared to Wednesday. Trading ended with the major indices of the Main Market rising, the Junior Market index declining and the JSE USD Market rising. At the end of trading, prices of 40 shares rose, 38 declined and 34 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed a mere 51.19 points to finish at 391,110.44, while the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 3,054.91 points to 464,063.15, the JSE Main Index climbed 246.29 points to settle at 385,890.08, the Junior Market Index declined by 25.68 points to 3,085.34 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 1.36 points to 283.78.
At the close of trading activity, 21,414,592 shares were traded in all three markets, down marginally from 21,889,294 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $121.07 million, down from $157.34 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 345,233 shares for US$22,598 compared to 451,658 units at US$30,462 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Sagicor Select Financial Fund led with 5.76 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 3.64 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 2.20 million units.
In Junior Market trading, RA Williams led with 1.27 million shares, followed by Jamaican Teas with 1.14 million stocks and Express Catering with 421,980 units.
In Main Market ordinary share segment, Pan Jamaica advanced $2.99 to finish at $45.99, Caribbean Producers popped 79 cents to $7.09, Kingston Properties increased 69 cents to close at $13.00, Mayberry Jamaican Equities climbed 64 cents and ended at $7.28 and JMMB Group rose 53 cents to end at $18.18. Among the losers, Guardian Holdings dipped $16.50 in closing at $360.50, Margaritaville fell by $1.50 to $7.50, Caribbean Cement lost 70 cents and ended at $113.30, Sygnus Real Estate Finance lost 68 cents to finish at $7.22 and Jamaica Stock Exchange slipped 46 cents in closing at $9.21.
In the Junior Market, amongst the winners, Honey Bun rallied by 56 cents to close at $7.66, Express Catering rallied by 47 cents to $3.00, Stationery and Office Supplies rose 18 cents to finish at $1.61, Jetcon Corporation advanced 15 cents to end at $4.65 and Mailpac Group rose 12 cents in closing at $2.32. Among the top losers, Access Financial shed $2.29 to close at $17.66, ISP Finance dropped 88 cents to finish at $8.00, Knutsford Express skidded 70 cents to end at $7.78, Blue Power fell 26 cents to $3.23 and AMG Packaging dipped 14 cents to close at $1.71.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.5 and 17.2 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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Big gains ahead for MM ICTOP10 stocks

October 8, 2026 by
The Main Market enjoyed big gains this past week with a wide gap between its best and worst performers with financial and investment-related names dominated the market.

The financial services stocks with standout performances include Barita Investments, Mayberry Group, Sagicor Real Estate X Fund, Sagicor Select Funds, First Rock Real Estate, Scotia Group, QWI Investments, Sygnus Real Estate Finance and VM Investments, all among the biggest movers, which points to increased interest in that part of the market.
ICInsider.com projects Berger Paints Jamaica as the top Main Market performer over the next twelve months, with a forecast gain of 655 percent. Margaritaville (Turks) follows at 572 percent, then Sygnus Investments at 485 percent and JMMB Group at 446 percent. QWI Investments is projected to gain 371 percent, Jamaica Broilers Group 367 percent, and 138 Student Living Jamaica 269 percent. The Palace Amusement Company is forecast at 264 percent, Lasco Distributors at 206 percent, and General Accident Insurance at 186 percent.
Comparing the ICTOP10 forecast with this week’s trading presents a mixed picture. QWI Investments is the only forecast name that also appeared among this week’s winners. Recent momentum supports its outlook. Four forecast names were among the week’s losers. Berger Paints Jamaica fell 7.67 percent, JMMB Group dropped 11.81 percent, Palace Amusement Company declined by 6.78 percent, and General Accident Insurance 18.89 percent. If ICInsider.com’s projections hold, the week’s weakness would look like a pullback rather than a change of trend. The remaining five forecast names did not appear on either movers list.
At the close of the past week, Pulse Investments led all gainers with a surge of 81.25 percent. VM Investments was second spot, up 21.95 percent, followed by Scotia Group at 20.6 percent and follows the decision of the parent company to lift the offer price for the minority holdings to $75 per share. Sagicor Real Estate X Fund advanced 17.65 percent and Barita Investments rose 16.33 percent. Sagicor Select Funds gained 16.22 percent, GraceKennedy climbed 14.11 percent, the highest point in more than a year and QWI Investments rose 13.33 percent, with the net asset value at the end the September quarter at $1.45 up from $1.29 in the previous year, Supreme Ventures increased 10.59 percent and Mayberry Group rounded out the top ten with a gain of 9.62 percent.
On the downside, A.S. Bryden was the weakest performer, declining by 22.13 percent. General Accident Insurance declined 18.89 percent and First Rock Real Estate lost 15.06 percent. JMMB Group shed 11.81 percent, and Sygnus Real Estate Finance slipped by 7.97 percent. Berger Paints eased 7.67 percent, Palace Amusement fell 6.78 percent, Sterling Investments declined 6.63 percent. Jamaica Producers shed 5.59 percent and Transjamaican Highway lost 5.54 percent.
Comparing the forecast with the past week’s trading gives a mixed picture. QWI Investments is the only forecast name that also appeared among this week’s winners, so recent momentum supports its outlook. Four forecast names were among the week’s losers. Berger Paints Jamaica fell 7.67 percent, JMMB Group dropped 11.81 percent, Palace Amusement declined 6.78 percent, and General Accident Insurance 18.89 percent.

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Major gains for JSE markets

October 7, 2026 by
The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Wednesday, with a drop in volume and value of stocks changing hands, compared to Tuesday. At the close, the major indices of the Main Market rose, the Junior Market index rallied, and the JSE USD Market slipped. At the close, prices of 40 shares rose, 42 declined and 28 remained firm.

The JSE Combined Market Index popped 4,158.95 points to finish at 391,059.25, with the All Jamaican Composite Index rising 3,974.61 points to close at 461,008.24, the JSE Main Index jumped 4,262.38 points to 385,643.79, the Junior Market Index increased by 11.64 points to 3,111.02 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 1.63 points to finish at 282.42.
At the close of trading, 21,889,294 shares were exchanged in all markets, down from 105,751,057 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $157.34 million, down from $390.84 million the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 451,658 shares for US$30,462, compared to 236,327 units at US$16,739 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 7.06 million shares, followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.75 million stocks and Carreras with 892,034 units.
In Junior Market trading, Jamaican Teas led with 2.60 million shares, followed by ONE on ONE Educational with 904,896 stocks and RA Williams with 681,734 units.
In Main Market ordinary shares top winners, Guardian Holdings rallied $17 to close at $377.00, Barita Investments increased $5.01 to $75.00, NCB Financial climbed $2.50 and ended at $74.00, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund rose $1.59 to finish at $42.00 and First Rock Real Estate advanced $1 in closing at $6.00. Among the top losers, GraceKennedy declined $2.50 to $91.00, AS Bryden fell $1.98 in closing at $17.02, Scotia Group dipped by $1.80 to $72.20, Caribbean Producers lost $1.15 to end at $6.30 and Pan Jamaica shed $1.10 to finish at $43.00.
Amongst the Junior Market, winners, Cargo Handlers rose 25 cents and ended at $15.75, Elite Diagnostic increased 24 cents to end at $1.84, Fosrich climbed by 20 cents to $1.60, Fontana rallied 18 cents and ended at $6.18 and Spur Tree Spices rose 14 cents to end at $1.39. Among the top losers, Jetcon Corporation slipped 29 cents and ended at $4.50, Jamaican Teas skidded 15 cents to close at $2.01, Caribbean Assurance Brokers shed 14 cents to finish at $1.41, Mailpac Group declined 12 cents and ended at $2.20 and Regency Petroleum shed 10 cents to $4.15.
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 u sed 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 Main Market

October 7, 2026 by
Trading dropped on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market on Wednesday, with a 31 percent drop in volume as the value slipped 42 percent lower compared to Tuesday, following an exchange of 59 securities up from 58 on Tuesday, with 21 rising, 23 declining and 15 ending unchanged, with the JSE Main Index climbing.

The market closed with 12,913,449 shares trading for $139,868,128, after rising from 18,731,691 stock units at $242,408,969 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 218,872 shares at $2,370,646 after falling from 322,960 stock units at $4,179,465 on Tuesday. Trading month to date ended with an average of 226,674 units at $2,560,009 compared with 228,633 shares at $2,607,552 the preceding day and an average of 1,710,130 stock units at $16,217,430 in September.
Transjamaican Highway led trading with 7.06 million shares for 54.7 percent of total volume, followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.75 million units for 13.6 percent of the day’s trade and Carreras with 892,034 stocks for 6.9 percent of the volume traded.
The All Jamaican Composite Index popped 3,974.61 points to end at 461,008.24, the JSE Main Index increased 4,262.38 points to settle at 385,643.79 and the JSE Financial Index gained 0.77 points to close at 75.84. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows 14 stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 15.7. ICInsider.com compiles the JSE Main Market PE ratios that are derived by dividing the last traded stock price by earnings per share for companies with the fiscal year ending around August 2027.
At the close of trading, AS Bryden slipped $1.98 to end at $17.02 in an exchange of 47,246 stock units, Barita Investments climbed $5.01 to $75 with investors dealing in 533 shares, Caribbean Producers lost $1.15 to end at $6.30 with 3,153 units crossing the market. Eppley Caribbean Property Fund popped $1.59 in closing at $42 with investors trading 2,000 stocks, First Rock Real Estate gained $1 and ended at $6 after an exchange of 962 shares, GraceKennedy dipped $2.50 to finish at $91 with investors swapping 141,536 stock units. Guardian Holdings rose $17 to $377 with 131 units crossing the exchange, Jamaica Producers rallied 43 cents to finish at $18.93 in switching ownership of 165 stocks, Jamaica Stock Exchange increased 65 cents and ended at $9.67 with a transfer of 1,682 units. JMMB Group advanced 64 cents to $17.65 with 41,747 stocks passing through the market, Margaritaville fell 65 cents in closing at $9 in trading of a mere one share, NCB Financial popped $2.50 to close at $74 with 59,781 stock units crossing the market. Pan Jamaica shed $1.10 to $43 ollowing a transfer of 648 shares, Proven Investments declined 55 cents to close at $9.30 with 1,701 units changing hands, Sagicor Group dropped 62 cents and ended at $42.28 in an exchange of 85,100 stocks. Scotia Group skidded $1.80 to end at $72.20 after trading of 3,267 stock units and Supreme Ventures increased 91 cents to $19.86 with 522,159 shares clearing the market.
Prices of securities trading are those of the last transaction.

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Another big trading day for Elite

October 6, 2026 by
Trading jumped, resulting in a huge rise in the volume and value of stocks traded on Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange compared to Monday, with Elite Diagnostic again recording a big trade of 84 million shares. The markets moved in different directions at the close, with the major indices of the Main Market falling, the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market rising. At the end of trading the prices of 36 shares rose, 39 declined and 31 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index fell 4,447.05 points to 386,900.30, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined 3,912.63 points to end at 457,033.63, as the JSE Main Index dropped by 4,738.97 points to 381,381.41, the Junior Market Index rose 11.72 points to conclude trading at 3,099.38 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 1.08 points to end at 284.05.
At the close of the market, 105,751,057 shares were traded in all three markets, up from 14,763,840 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $390.84 million, up from just $100.08 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 236,327 shares for US$16,739 compared to 709,279 units at US$43,937 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 9.78 million shares, followed by Jamaica Producers with 4.0 million stocks and JMMB Group with 1.43 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Elite Diagnostic again dominated trading following last week’s 88 million shares trade and ended with 83.89 million shares, at the close, followed by RA Williams with 498,426 stocks and Atlantic Hardware with 422,006 units.
Among the Main Market ordinary share winners, Caribbean Cement rallied $3.88 to finish at $113.88, GraceKennedy Jumped $3.50 to $93.50, Scotia Group advanced $2 to close at $74.00, Guardian Holdings rose $1 in closing at $360.00 and Sygnus Real Estate Finance climbed 76 cents and ended at $7.90. Among the top losers, Barita Investments slipped $4.09 and ended trading at $69.99, NCB Financial declined by $2.50 to close trading at $71.50, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund shed $2.44 to $40.41, JMMB Group dropped $1.86 to end at $17.01 and Jamaica Producers lost 43 cents to finish at $18.50.
In the preferred share segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% dropped $30 and ended at $1,150.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Dolphin Cove rose 88 cents to close at $10.18, Knutsford Express gained 70 cents and ended at $8.49, Jetcon Corporation popped 24 cents to $4.79, Caribbean Flavours gained 15 cents to finish at $1.35 and Future Energy rose 8 cents and ended at $3.74. Among the top losers, Honey Bun dipped 39 cents to end at $7.09, Elite Diagnostic skidded 37 cents in closing at $1.60, Dolla Financial declined 19 cents to close at $3.81, Fontana shed 15 cents to $6.00 and GWest Corporation declined 12 cents and ended at 60 cents.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.7 and 17.3 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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Mixed trading for Jamaica Stock Exchange

October 5, 2026 by
Trading closed Monday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, ending in a fall in the volume and value of stocks traded compared to Friday. At the close, the major indices of the Main Market rose, while the Junior Market index and that of the JSE USD Market fell. At the end of trading, the prices of 43 shares rose, 48 declined and 21 remained firm.

At the end of market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 2,129.40 points to wrap up trading at 391,347.35, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 783.09 points to 460,946.26, the JSE Main Index rose 2,527.55 points to finish at 386,120.38, the Junior Market Index skidded by 40.04 points to 3,087.66 and the JSE USD Market Index lost 9.51 points to end at 282.97.
At the close a total of 14,763,840 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 16,285,654 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $100.08 million, down from $114.06 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 709,279 shares for US$43,937, down from 743,959 units at US$54,674 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 6.23 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 548,936 stocks and JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 with 540,058 units.
In Junior Market trading, Lumber Depot led with 1.24 million shares, followed by Image Plus with 761,484 stocks and EduFocal with 418,074 units.
Among the Main Market ordinary share winners, Margaritaville popped $2.67 and ended at $9.64, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund gained $1.85 to close at $42.85, Scotia Group rose $1.45 to close at $72.00, Jamaica Producers climbed $1.03 to end at $18.93 and Seprod increased $1 in closing at $80.00. Among the top losers, Barita Investments lost $7.92 to end at $74.08, Caribbean Cement slipped $4 to end at $110.00, GraceKennedy fell $1 to finish at $90.00, Guardian Holdings dropped 99 cents and ended at $359.00 and Eppley fell by 59 cents to close at $29.00.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% fell $60 to close at $2,100, 138 Student Living preferred share rose by $5 to $210 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% skidded $2.60 to end at $104.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Honey Bun advanced 89 cents to close at $7.48, Access Financial rallied 65 cents to end at $20.00, Caribbean Cream rose 47 cents to $3.42, Cargo Handlers climbed 35 cents to close at $15.50 and Jetcon Corporation increased 27 cents to end at $4.55. Among the top losers, Dolphin Cove declined $1.08 in closing at $9.30, Fosrich dipped 19 cents to finish at $1.40, Lumber Depot skidded 17 cents and ended at $2.50, Stationery and Office Supplies fell 16 cents to $1.46 and Caribbean Flavours dropped 13 cents in closing at $1.20.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.8 and 17.4 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 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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Mixed trading for Jamaica Stock Exchange

October 2, 2026 by
Trading closed Friday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange after a fall in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a lower value than on Thursday. Trading resulted in major indices of the Main Market falling, the Junior Market index jumping and the JSE USD Market falling. At the end of trading, the prices of 40 shares rose, 49 declined and 22 remained firm, with GraceKennedy closing at a 52 weeks high.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index skidded 560.06 points to wrap up trading at 389,217.95, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 1,312.75 points to end at 460,163.17, the JSE Main Index dipped by 932.06 points to close at 383,592.83, the Junior Market Index rose 46.14 points to 3,127.70 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 2.90 points to finish at 292.48.
At the close of trading, 16,285,654 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 109,903,732 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $114.06 million, down from $361.69 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 743,959 shares for US$54,674 compared to 500,052 units at US$74,118 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 5.35 million shares, followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.75 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 1.56 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Woodcats International led with 704,253 shares, followed by RA Williams with 656,913 stocks and Atlantic Hardware with 602,565 units.
In Main Market ordinary share movements, NCB Financial rallied $4.02 to close at $74.00, GraceKennedy popped $2 to $91.00, Sagicor Group climbed 70 cents and ended at $43.00, Scotia Group increased 55 cents to end at $70.55 and JMMB Group gained 53 cents in closing at $18.30. Among the top losers, Barita Investments shed $1.99 to finish at $82.00, General Accident took a big hit by falling $1.48 to end at $7.00, Sygnus Real Estate Finance skidded $1.28 to $7.27, First Rock Real Estate lost 93 cents to finish at $5.30 and Caribbean Cement declined by 88 cents to end at $114.00.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share slipped $25 to $205.
In the Junior Market, Dolphin Cove advanced 40 cents to close at $10.38, Access Financial rose 35 cents to close at $19.35, Express Catering gained 33 cents to $2.49, Regency Petroleum popped 22 cents to close at $4.34 and Mailpac Group advanced 12 cents and ended at $2.17. Among the losers, Jetcon Corporation dipped 46 cents to finish at $4.28, Spur Tree Spices declined 34 cents to end at $1.06, CAC 2000 slipped 25 cents and ended at a 52 weeks low of 95 cents, Jamaican Teas fell 9 cents to $2.10 and Atlantic Hardware shed 9 cents to finish at $1.43.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.7 and 17.2 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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Rising stocks push JSE higher

September 30, 2026 by
West Indies Petroleum traded 1.8 billion shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Wednesday as the market made a big move to close out September at the highest level for the month on Wednesday, with all the major indices of the Main Market surging several thousand points. Both the Junior Market and the JSE USD Market rose. At the end of trading, prices of 50 shares rose, 37 declined and 26 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index increased 6,576.00 points to end at 390,695.79, the All Jamaican Composite Index enjoyed a big surge of 10,049.00 points to end at 460,707.36, the highest point since May 2022, the JSE Main Index rallied 6,777.05 points to 385,314.47, the highest closing level since June 2022, the Junior Market Index rose 13.40 points to conclude trading at 3,104.25 and the JSE USD Market Index ends at 4.31 points to end at 295.45, up 39 percent for 2026.
At the close of trading, 1,886,193,572 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up sharply from 96,484,325 units on Tuesday, with 1.8 million shares in West Indies Petroleum changing hands. Trading on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $17.31 billion, up from only $401.46 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,821,141 shares for US$121,746, up from 585,996 units at US$37,012 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, West Indies Petroleum led trading with 1.812 billion shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 22.22 million stocks and Transjamaican Highway with 5.12 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Derrimon Trading led with 5.17 million shares, followed by Future Energy with 3.18 million stocks and Mailpac Group with 2.76 million units.
In Main Market ordinary share segment, Barita Investments jumped $11.61 to end at $96.60, NCB Financial popped $7.49 in closing at $74.99, GraceKennedy increased $5.65 to $87.65, Guardian Holdings climbed $4.99 to finish at $359.99 and Caribbean Cement rose $4.05 and ended at $116.00. Among the losing stocks Eppley Caribbean Property Fund lost $1.73 to close at $41.00, JMMB Group declined by $1.28 to $18.72, Berger Paints fell48 cents to close at $5.25, Quantas Advantage fell 44 cents to finish at $24.55 and Carreras dropped 28 cents and ended at $28.99.
In the preferred share segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% rose $4.50 to end at $35, 138 Student Living preference share rallied $5 to $235, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% dipped $31.75 to close at $1,218 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% fell $3 to finish at $102.
In the Junior Market, Regency Petroleum rallied 20 cents to end at $4.40, Elite Diagnostic advanced 20 cents $1.90, Fosrich advanced 18 cents to $1.59, Future Energy gained 14 cents to end at $3.64, Jetcon Corporation rose 9 cents in closing at $4.79 and ONE on ONE Educational rallied 9 cents to close at 80 cents. Among the top losers, Access Financial slipped 79 cents and ended at $18.50, Caribbean Cream dipped 57 cents to finish at $2.41, Cargo Handlers skidded 52 cents and ended at $14.98, Dolphin Cove lost 46 cents to close at $9.50 and Caribbean Assurance Brokers slipped 19 cents to end at $1.41.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.1 and 17.7 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 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 chart includes each company’s net asset value. 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. The Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts also show dividends paid or due and yields for each company, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer.

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ICTOP10 Main Market stocks

September 30, 2026 by
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s Main Market was mixed over the past week, with sharp declines among a handful of securities offset by a broad market rally, resulting in the market index rising by just 1.2 percent to end the week at 370,983.96. Against this backdrop, all of the top 10 best performing stocks exceeded gains in the index by a wide margin, with Palace Amusement jumping 40.5 percent and First Rock Real Estate rising by 24.6 percent.

Going forward, ICInsider.com’s forecast of leading Main Market stocks for the twelve months into late 2027 anticipates substantial upside across a group of stocks. Berger Paints tops the list with forecasted appreciation of 597 percent, ahead of Margaritaville with 572 percent and Sygnus Credit Investments with a 496 percent. QWI Investments is projected to gain 433 percent, Jamaica Broilers 402 percent and JMMB Group 382 percent. Further down, 138 Student Living is projected to rise 300 percent, as it recovers from a recent steep fall. Palace Amusement Company is projected to deliver a 239 percent, as good quality movies is expected to be a big pulling card for patrons, Lasco Distributors is projected for 215 percent rise and Caribbean Cement Company 155 percent to round out the ten.
Top Rising Ordinary Shares. On the positive side, Palace Amusement led all rising stocks with an outsized advance of 40.5 percent. It was followed by First Rock Real Estate, up 24.6 percent, VM Investments rallied by 20.6 percent. Sygnus Real Estate popped 14.5 percent and Berger Paints rose 12.6 percent. Kingston Properties advanced 12.3 percent while Jamaica Broilers Group rose 11.1 percent. 138 Student Living moved 9.1 percent higher, Barita Investments rose 8.3 percent, and a security trading under the symbol Tropical Battery closed out the top ten with a gain of 7.1 percent.
Top Losers. The sharpest decline came from Margaritaville, which fell 38.59 percent, by far the worst performer on the Main Market for the week. Sagicor Real Estate X Fund followed with an 11.66 percent drop, while the Sagicor Select Financial Fund slid 9.76 percent. Eppley lost 9.09 percent, and Caribbean Producers declined by 6.25 percent. Rounding out the bottom half, , Mayberry Jamaican Equities fell by 4.23 percent, Sagicor Select Manufacturing and Distribution Fund shed 4.17 percent, Lasco Manufacturing declined by 3.21 percent, Lasco Distributors dipped 2.94 percent, and Guardian Holdings closed 2.69 percent lower.

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