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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index skidded 1,514.60 points to wrap up trading at 351,960.84, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 1,008.97 points to end at 408,441.14, the JSE Main Index lost 1,665.55 points to settle at 345,896.17, the Junior Market Index rose 10.76 points to 2,958.78 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 6.80 points to end trading at 239.31.
In the preference share segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share declined $2.88 to close at $16, 138 Student Living preference share climbed $25 to $200, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% rose by $8 to $1,158, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% advanced $2.48 and ended at $111 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% shed $2.49 to end at $104.
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 concluded with the JSE Combined Market Index rallying by 3,458.66 points to 353,475.44, the All Jamaican Composite Index gaining 2,569.20 points to end at 409,450.11, and the JSE Main Index increasing 3,408.01 points to 347,561.72. The Junior Market Index rallied 27.89 points to 2,948.02 and the JSE USD Market Index lost 1.95 points to end at 232.51.
In the preference share segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share rallied $2.87 in closing at $19, 138 Student Living preference share skidded $25 to $175 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% rose $6.49 to close at $106.
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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index jumped 4,070.69 points to finish trading at 350,016.78, in the meantime, the All Jamaican Composite Index gained 4,922.52 points to settle at 406,880.91, the JSE Main Index surged by 4,416.07 points to end at 344,153.71, as the Junior Market Index skidded 20.93 points to end at 2,920.13 and the JSE USD Market Index lost 0.07 points to finish at 234.46.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share lost $2.87 to finish at $16 and Jamaica Public Service 7% dipped $2.86 and ended at $31.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index skidded 1,764.05 points to 345,946.09, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 1,665.53 points to conclude trading at 401,958.39, while the JSE Main Index dropped 1,549.36 points to 339,737.64, the Junior Market Index sank 39.28 points to end at 2,941.06 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 0.40 points to 234.53.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled using projected 2026-27 earnings, is 12.3 and 14.3 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses, if any, are excluded from earnings. The PE ratio is one of the most utilised measures used in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing a company’s stock price by earnings per share.
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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index jumped 1,795.51 points to 347,710.14, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 2,898.56 points to finish at 403,623.92, the JSE Main Index rallied 1,664.86 points to close at 341,287.00, the Junior Market Index rallied by 28.32 points to end at 2,980.34 and the JSE USD Market Index advanced by 1.65 points to finish at 234.13.
In the preference share segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% climbed $99.78 to $1,160 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% increased $1.50 to $110.
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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined 1,320.92 points to 345,914.63, the All Jamaican Composite Index skidded 1,176.35 points to settle at 400,725.36, the JSE Main Index dropped 1,111.28 points to wrap up trading at 339,622.14, the Junior Market Index slipped 35.90 points to a new multi-year low of 2,952.02 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 0.45 points to 232.48.
At the close of the market, the PE ratio, for the current year, which is compiled with projected earnings, 2026-27 is 12.5 and 14.5 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares and 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 decision-making. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, with easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.
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.