Trading surged on Tuesday following a big exchange in Pan Jamaica shares, accounting for 344.37 million units valued at $17.3 billion on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, sending the volume of stocks exchanged in the market well above that on Monday, with the value surging higher. Trading ended with the Main Market major indices falling, the Junior Market index inching higher and the JSE USD Market slipping.
At the end of trading the prices of 32 shares rose, 40 declined and 28 remained firm.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined by 2,031.67 points to 338,838.68 while the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 3,473.21 points to wrap up trading at 380,551.37, the JSE Main Index declined 2,147.94 points to finish at 327,609.96, the Junior Market Index gained 3.14 points to end at 3,563.42 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 0.37 points to finish at 223.89.
At the close of trading, 361,644,788 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up sharply from 20,780,018 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $17.35 billion, in contrast to just $81.49 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 233,083 shares for US$9,836 compared to 245,926 units at US$7,499 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Pan Jamaica led with 344.37 million shares followed by JMMB 9.5% preference share with 7.05 million stocks and Transjamaican Highway with 1.67 million units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 649,818 shares followed by Jamaican Teas with 445,140 stocks and JFP Ltd with 335,010 units.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share declined $127 to $893.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.8 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated data to assist in decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all the ordinary shares quoted on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and are grouped by industry, allowing for ease in 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.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.7 based on 2023-24 earnings and 20 based on 2024-25 historical 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.
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 524.60 points to finish at 342,892.40, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 2,103.48 points to 384,557.15, the JSE Main Index eked out a gain of 222.47 points to close at 331,369.79, the Junior Market Index rallied 43.50 points to settle at 3,627.36 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 1.52 points to end at 224.45. 
In the preference shares segment, Jamaica Public Service jumped $40 to $2.690, Eppley 7.75% lost $1.41 to close trading at $18 and Productivity Business Solutions fell $30 to close at $1,020.
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 climbed 2,374.52 points to 342,367.80, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 2,547.41 points to settle at 382,453.67, the JSE Main Index jumped 2,513.68 points to close at 331,147.32, the Junior Market Index skidded 4.09 points to settle at 3,583.86 while the JSE USD Market Index surged 16.10 points to conclude trading at 225.97.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.9 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.6 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with 
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 popped 962.50 points to 339,993.28, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 1,414.29 points to conclude trading at 379,906.26, the JSE Main Index rose 1,321.74 points to 328,633.64, the Junior Market Index fell 42.04 points to end at 3,587.95 and the JSE USD Market Index dropped 2.68 points to conclude trading at 209.87.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.4 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.6 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all of the ordinary shares that are listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and ae 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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index fell 92.60 points to end at 339,030.78, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 547.34 points to 378,491.97, the JSE Main Index dropped 246.87 points to settle at 327,311.90, the Junior Market Index rallied 20.01 points to 3,629.99 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 2.78 points to settle at 212.55.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 13.4 based on the 2024-25 earnings and 19.6 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide regularly updated financial data to help in 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.
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 dipped 356.37 points to 339,123.38, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 324.55 points to end at 377,944.63, the JSE Main Index fell 215.42 points to 327,558.77, the Junior Market Index slipped 20.97 points to conclude trading at 3,609.98 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 2.06 points to settle at 209.77, with all market closing lower than the opening in January.
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 gained 522.30 points to 339,479.75, the All Jamaican Composite Index lost 627.64 points to finish at 378,269.18, the JSE Main Index climbed 561.11 points to end at 327,774.19, the Junior Market Index declined by a mere 2.00 points to 3,630.95 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 1.84 points to wrap up trading at 211.83.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 13.4 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.8 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help in decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares that are quoted on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and grouped by industry, allowing for ease of comparison 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.
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 declined 1,155.15 points to 338,957.45, the All Jamaican Composite Index skidded 1,453.75 points to conclude trading at 378,896.82, the JSE Main Index lost 1,169.12 points to close at 327,213.08, the Junior Market Index dropped 5.18 points to end at 3,632.95 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 3.74 points to finish at 213.67.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.2 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.5 based on 2023-24 historical 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 the ordinary shares that are quoted on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and are, 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.
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 fell 110.57 points to 340,112.60, as the Junior Market Index sank 53.18 points to end at 3,638.13, the All Jamaican Composite Index gained 752.14 points to conclude trading at 380,350.57, the JSE Main Index rose 283.11 points to 328,382.20, and the JSE USD Market Index gained 2.28 points to conclude trading at 217.41.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.3 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.7 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. ICInsider.com’s PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
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.