Trading & JSE markets fall to start June


Trading ended with a big fall in the volume and value of stocks exchanged on Monday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, resulting in prices of 52 declining, 32 shares rising and 30 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index sank 473.60 points to 335,370.24, the All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 532.10 points to 374,638.11, the JSE Main Index dipped 351.59 points to wrap up trading at 324,480.03, the Junior Market Index fell 18.94 points to finish at 3,504.16 and the JSE USD Market Index declined by 5.37 points to wrap up trading at 213.20.
At the close of trading, 15,465,386 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 36,882,466 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $64.92 million, well below the $210.87 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,260,621 shares for US$30,005, down from the 2,331,792 units at US$107,303 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led the market, with 5.30 million shares changing hands, followed by Wigton Energy with 1.14 million stock units and Innovative Energy Group Ltd with 780,166 units.
In Junior Market trading, Iron Rock Insurance led with 380,000 shares, followed by Future Energy with 346,807 stocks and Kintyre Holdings with 337,471 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% popped $5.41 to $41, 138 Student Living preference share rallied $2.01 to end at $170 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% dipped $2 in closing at $99.
The market’s average PE, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14.1 based on the earnings for for2024-25 and 16.6 based on 2024 earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated data to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares 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 to assess 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.

Rising stocks beat losers on JSE


Month end gains on the Main and Junior Markets were muted at the close on Friday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with prices of 41 shares rising, 30 declined and 39 remaining firm, with trading volume rising, but at a slightly lower value than on Thursday. The JSE USD Market fell hard to close out the month.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index gained 671.64 points to 335,843.84, the All Jamaican Composite Index added 978.82 points to conclude trading at 374,106.01, the JSE Main Index climbed 460.35 points to end at 324,831.62, with the Junior Market Index rallying 31.87 points to close trading at 3,523.10 and the JSE USD Market Index lost 18.11 points to settle at 218.57.
At the close of trading, 36,882,466 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 30,096,234 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $210.87 million, down from $217.66 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 2,331,792 shares for US$107,303 well over the 1,443,539 units at US$59,446 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led with 12.31 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 3.0 million stocks and Sterling Investments with 2.48 million units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 1.86 million shares, followed by Regency Petroleum with 1.53 million stocks and Stationery and Office Supplies with 1.05 million units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share lost $43 and ended at $168.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.2 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16.5 computed on 2024 earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other, more detailed charts providing investors with regularly daily updated information to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, and is 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.

Major gains for Main & Junior Markets


Trading closed Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the volume of stocks changing hands, with a greater value than on Wednesday, resulting in the Main Market and the Junior Market indices rising and the JSE USD Market slipping. At the end of trading, the prices of 46 shares rose, 32 declined and 34 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index advanced 3,587.17 points to finish at 335,172.20, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied by 4,084.54 points to conclude trading at 373,127.19, the JSE Main Index advanced 3,426.04 points to end at 324,371.27, the Junior Market Index rose 43.34 points to end at 3,491.23 and the JSE USD Market Index sank 8.34 points to 236.68.
At the close of trading, 30,096,234 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 42,256,549 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $217.66 million, up from $175.24 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,443,539 shares for US$59,446 up from 776,682 units at US$43,426 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Sterling Investments led with 3.41 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 3.21 million stocks and Wisynco Group with 2.90 million units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 5.39 million shares, followed by Derrimon Trading with 2.10 million stocks and Jamaican Teas with 2.04 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% increased $34.82 to $2,689 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% popped $2 to $103.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.1 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16.6 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 decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares 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.

Trading climbs on Jamaica Stock Exchange 


The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Wednesday, with a rise in the volume of stocks exchanged by investors, with a much greater value and volume of shares changing hands than on Tuesday, resulting in the prices of 51 shares rising, 33 declining and 26 remaining firm Main Market and the Junior Market index declining, while the JSE USD Market gained moderately.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index slipped 730.36 points to wrap up trading at 331,585.03, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 391.55 points to 369,042.65, the JSE Main Index dropped 569.44 points to settle at 320,945.23, the Junior Market Index slipped 25.63 points to 3,447.89 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 0.68 points to wrap up trading at 245.02.
At the close of the market, 42,256,549 shares were traded in all three markets, up from 26,561,803 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $175.24 million, up from $110.72 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 776,682 shares for US$43,426, up from 272,089 units at US$14,764 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Sterling Investments led with 5.51 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 3.07 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 1.79 million units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 11.68 million shares, followed by Derrimon Trading with 3.24 million stocks and RA Williams with 2.65 million units.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% climbed $49 to end at $1,150.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16.4 using earnings for 2024.
The ICInsider.com PE chart and the other more detailed charts that is provided daily help investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares 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.

Widespread gains for Jamaican stocks


The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Tuesday with a sharp fall in the volume and value of stocks traded, compared to trading on Monday, resulting in solid gains in the Main and Junior markets, with a decline in the JSE USD Market. At the end of trading, the prices of 55 shares rose, 28 declined and 26 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 3,538.76 points to 332,315.39, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 2,026.39 points to end at 369,434.20, the JSE Main Index climbed 3,241.16 points to wrap up trading at 321,514.67, the Junior Market Index jumped 60.94 points to finish at 3,473.52 and the JSE USD Market Index sank 2.33 points to end at 244.34.
At the close of trading, 26,561,803 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 189,765,396 units on Monday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $110.72 million, down from $395.91 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 272,089 shares for US$14,764, up from 248,681 units at US$11,647 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Sterling Investments led with 2.71 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 1.99 million stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.14 million units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 7.41 million shares, followed by Derrimon Trading with 2.88 million stocks and Lasco Financial with 2.0 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% skidded $8.37 in closing at $36.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.9 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16.5, based on 2024 earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help in decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all of the 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.

Dolla Financial dominates all JSE trading


Dolla Financial ended with an exchange of 176 million shares in trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Monday, with a big rise in the volume of stocks exchanged, valued well above Thursday’s. Except for a small rise in the All Jamaican Composite Index, the Main Market and the Junior Market indices fell and the JSE USD Market rose. At the end of trading, the prices of just 26 shares rose, 60 declined and 31 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index lost 1,668.72 points to close trading at 328,776.63, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 19.55 points to 367,407.81, the JSE Main Index fell 1,636.91 points to 318,273.51, the Junior Market Index slipped 14.50 points to 3,412.58 and the JSE USD Market Index increased 1.94 points to 246.67.
At the close of trading, 189,765,396 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from just 13,852,317 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $395.91 million, up sharply from $84.03 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 248,681 shares for US$11,647 compared to 197,380 units at US$50,568 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 4.26 million shares, followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.43 million stock units and Wigton Energy with 1.13 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led with 175.80 million shares, followed by MFS Capital Partners with 1.10 million stock units and EduFocal with 871,243 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% sank $35.82 to end at $2,654.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.8 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16 based on 2024 earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE chart and the other daily charts provide investors with more detailed and regularly updated information to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all the ordinary shares that are listed 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.
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.

Winning JSE stocks outclass losers


Prices of 46 shares climbed, 32 declined and 22 remained firm, at the close of the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Thursday, following a fall in the volume of stocks changing hands, with a lower value than on Wednesday, resulting in Main Market major indices and the Junior Market index rising and the JSE USD Market falling.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 419.80 points to close at 330,445.35, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,295.56 points to wrap up trading at 367,388.26, the JSE Main Index gained 214.37 points to end at 319,910.42, the Junior Market Index advanced 29.55 points to settle at 3,427.08 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 2.22 points to 244.73.
At the close, 13,852,317 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 21,792,734 units on Wednesday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $84.03 million, down from $103.22 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 197,380 shares for US$50,568, down from 2,301,473 units at US$61,640 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 2.26 million shares, followed by Sterling Investments with 799,878 stocks and Wigton Energy with 756,312 units.
In Junior Market trading, Jetcon Corporation led with 3.0 million shares, followed by Dolla Financial with 1.31 million stocks and MFS Capital Partners with 1.0 million units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share declined $30 to finish at $211 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share fell $109 and ended at $1,101.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.6 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.8 based on 2024 earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares 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.

Trading falls on Jamaica Stock Exchange 


Trading closed Wednesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the value and volume of stocks exchanged than Tuesday, resulting in the Main Market major indices falling, the Junior Market index rising and the JSE USD Market slipping. At the end of trading, the prices of 46 shares rose, 32 declined and 26 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index fell 302.07 points to settle at 330,025.55, the All Jamaican Composite Index slipped 251.31 points to conclude trading at 366,092.70 and the JSE Main Index sank 473.24 points to wrap up trading at 319,696.05. The Junior Market Index rose 20.59 points to 3,397.53 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped a mere 0.03 points to end at 246.95.
At the close of trading, 21,792,734 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 37,662,619 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $103.22 million, down from $193.36 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 2,301,473 shares for US$61,640 compared to 206,661 units at US$67,749 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Supreme Ventures led with 3.59 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 3.56 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 1.67 million units.
In Junior Market trading, EduFocal led with 5.66 million shares, followed by Kintyre Holdings with 1.16 million stocks and MFS Capital Partners with 323,959 units.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share rose $2.39 to finish at $20, Jamaica Public Service 7% rallied $5.77 and ended at $44 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share popped $110 to $1,210.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.6 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.7 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 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.

Trading jumps, JSE markets fall


All three Jamaica Stock Exchange markets closed lower on Tuesday following a sharp rise in the volume and value of stocks exchanged by investors than Monday. Trading ended with prices of 32 shares rising, 46 declining and 26 remaining firm, resulting in all the major indices falling.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index shed 1,428.90 points to end at 330,327.62, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 4,800.03 points to 366,344.01, the JSE Main Index sank 1,305.56 points to 320,169.29, the Junior Market Index declined by  25.02 points to 3,376.94 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 1.52 points to end at 246.98.
At the close of trading, 37,662,619 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 20,796,375 units on Monday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $193.36 million, up from $75.45 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 206,661 shares for US$67,749 compared to 95,221 units at US$2,806 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 13.28 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 6.43 million stocks and JMMB Group 10% preferred shares with 4.97 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 3.10 million shares, followed by Regency Petroleum with 1.17 million stock units and EduFocal with 856,485 units.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share lost $2.40 and ended at $18, Jamaica Public Service 7% advanced $3.50 to $39 and 138 Student Living preference share popped $35 to end at $241.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 12.4 based on 2024-5 earnings and 19.7 based on 2024 earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed charts that are published daily provide investors with regularly updated information to help in the decision-making process.
The PE ratio chart covers all of the ordinary shares that are listed 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.
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.

Guardian drops $82 in Jamaica


The wild price swing continued for Guardian Holdings on Monday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with the price dropping $82 and helping to push down the Combined Market Index. Trading closed with a fall in the volume and value of stocks exchanged, compared to Friday, and ended with the Main Market and the Junior Market indices declining and the JSE USD Market rising. At the end of trading, prices of 28 shares rose, 50 declined and 36 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined 2,370.18 points to 331,756.52, the All Jamaican Composite Index increased 1,207.72 points to end at 371,144.04, the JSE Main Index declined 2,181.00 points to settle at 321,474.85, with the Junior Market Index dropping 39.48 points to 3,401.96 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 2.14 points to conclude trading at 248.50.
At the close of trading, 20,796,375 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 27,044,763 units on Friday. The value of stocks traded on the Main and the Junior markets amounted to $75.45 million, down from $221.74 million on the previous trading day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 95,221 shares for US$2,806, down sharply from 818,516 units at US$25,705 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 9.20 million shares, followed by General Accident with 2.62 million stocks and Radio Jamaica with 1.12 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led with 1.96 million shares, followed by Limners and Bards with 607,189 stocks and Stationery and Office Supplies with 554,655 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% slipped $9.35 to close at $35 and 138 Student Living preference share sank $35.50 to $206.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 12.4 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.7 based on 2024 earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated data 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.