Trading jumped sharply on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with trading in a block of 119,911,980 held in the name of Anthony Mark Hart, with a value of $1.066 billion and pushing the volume of stocks that were exchanged, well over that on Friday, at the close, all three markets of the JSE declined, with the prices of 33 shares rising, 49 declining and 28 remaining firm.
At the close, the JSE Combined Market Index skidded by 641.19 points to end at 316,604.91, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 124.69 points to wrap up trading at 352,851.24, the JSE Main Index fell 572.60 points to end at 305,698.81, the Junior Market Index shed 13.02 points to finish at 3,390.04 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 6.08 points to 204.85.
The market closed trading with 132,281,634 shares traded in all three markets, up from 21,079,283 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $1.17 billion, up from just $117.07 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 353,790 shares for US$13,093, down from 2,482,008 units at US$72,123 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 2.80 million shares followed by JMMB Group 10% with 1.57 million stocks and Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund with 1.46 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Cargo Handlers led with 112.99 million shares, followed by Regency Petroleum with 3.26 million stocks and One Great Studio with 1.44 million units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preferred share lost $5.99 in closing at $215, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% rose $80 to $1,120 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% sank $1.50 to finish at $109.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.2 based on 2026-25 earnings and 15.9 based on 2024 earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other, detailed daily charts provide investors with information that is regularly updated to help in decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares that are listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals, while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors.
Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 2,679.12 points to end at 317,246.10, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 3,060.37 points to end at 352,975.93, the JSE Main Index dipped 2,752.72 points to finish at 306,271.41, the Junior Market Index slipped by 6.73 points to 3,403.06 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 5.95 points to finish at 210.93.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.5 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16 based on 2024 earnings.
Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index increased 1,983.60 points to finish at 319,925.22, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 3,048.96 points to 356,036.30, the JSE Main Index rose 2,158.39 points to end at 309,024.13, the Junior Market Index fell 10.94 points to 3,409.79 and the JSE USD Market Index climbed 1.14 points to 204.98.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% sank $2.50 and ended at $40, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% shed $5 to $2,650 and 138 Student Living preference share declined $27.98 to end at $195.
The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined 1,940.80 points to 317,941.62, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 2,145.68 points to end at 352,987.34, the JSE Main Index shed 1,909.54 points to settle at 306,865.74, the Junior Market Index sank 16.07 points to 3,420.73 and the JSE USD Market Index advanced 0.15 points to end at 203.84.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% advanced $5.88 to $43 and 138 Student Living preference share slipped $2.85 to finish at $223.
Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index slipped 97.83 points to finish at 319,882.42, the All Jamaican Composite Index increased by just 2.00 points to settle at 355,133.02, the JSE Main Index dipped 80.17 points to 308,775.28, the Junior Market Index lost just 2.94 points to end at 3,436.80 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 1.25 points to finish at 203.69.
The market’s PE ratio, the most used measure to value stocks, ended at 13.7 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16.2 based on historical earnings.
The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
Trading resulted in the Main Market primary indices declining sharply, while the Junior Market index slipping modestly and the JSE USD Market inching higher, following the prices of 37 shares rising, 45 falling and 30 ending firm.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.7 based on 2024-25 profits and an average of .16.3 based on 2024 earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other, more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help in the making of investment decisions. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rose by 2,013.93 points to 323,948.31, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 2,479.15 points to close at 360,786.78, the JSE Main Index advanced 2,138.17 points to end at 312,991.30, the Junior Market Index declined 3.84 points to end at 3,441.93 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped a mere 0.58 points to wrap up trading at 203.84.
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. Earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index sank 697.54 points to end at 321,934.38, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 1,493.92 points to 358,307.63, the JSE Main Index dropped by 838.31 points to 310,853.13, the Junior Market Index rallied by 14.16 points to 3,445.77 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 0.05 points to 204.42.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 13.8 based on the 2024-25 earnings and 16.1 based on 2024 earnings.
Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index sank 2,374.92 points to end at 322,631.92, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 3,493.96 points to end at 359,801.55, the JSE Main Index declined 2,270.65 points to finish at 311,691.44, mean while the Junior Market Index shed 28.38 points to settle at 3,431.61 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 0.26 points to 204.47.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% fell $6.66 to end at $37.
Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index slipped 3,318.03 points to end at 325,006.84, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 4,571.03 points to end at 363,295.51, the JSE Main Index dipped 3,350.89 points to 313,962.09, the Junior Market Index fell 16.22 points to finish at 3,459.99 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 5.77 points to settle at 204.73.
Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.