Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange ended Thursday with a solid rise in the volume of stocks changing hands, valued fractionally lower than Wednesday. At the close, the Main Market major indices ended mixed, the Junior Market index fell and the JSE USD Market rose following the prices of 47 shares rising, 43 declining and 24 remaining firm.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index advanced 319.32 points to 332,551.57, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 597.24 points to end at 369,489.20, the JSE Main Index rallied 474.82 points to 322,380.66, the Junior Market Index dropped 17.61 points to finish at 3,392.36 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 2.22 points to 246.91.
Some 39,686,285 shares were traded in all three markets, up from 33,815,460 units on Wednesday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $178.36 million, down from $178.5 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 154,390 shares for US$9,049 compared to 955,101 units at US$24,981 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 18.72 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 2.23 million stock units and Carreras with 677,132 units.
In Junior Market trading, Derrimon Trading led with 6.71 million shares, followed by Regency Petroleum with 1.05 million stocks and Lasco Financial with 1.0 million units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share sank $56.50 to $185 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share rose $40 to finish at $1,100.
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 aid 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.
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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 2,730.36 points to wrap up trading at 332,232.25, the All Jamaican Composite Index slipped 86.43 points to 370,086.44, the JSE Main Index shed 2,480.82 points to settle at 321,905.84, the Junior Market Index lost 48.82 points to 3,409.97 and the JSE USD Market Index skidded 2.83 points to settle at 244.69.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.7 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.5 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 rallied 305.99 points to 334,962.61, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 1,626.79 points to 370,172.87, the JSE Main Index rose 450.89 points to end at 324,386.66, the Junior Market Index dipped 16.36 points to 3,458.79 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 1.74 points to settle at 247.52. At the close of trading, 24,470,893 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 15,361,463 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $95.02 million, up from $50.72 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 134,176 shares for US$5,186, down from 329,701 units at US$12,304 on Monday.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share shed $2.49 to end at $18, 138 Student Living preference share dropped $8.65 in closing at $233 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% dipped $2 to $102. The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.9 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
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 1,084.25 points to settle at 334,656.62, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose a solid 1,043.56 points to 371,799.66, the JSE Main Index climbed 996.82 points to 323,935.77, the Junior Market Index rallied by 17.92 points to 3,475.15 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 1.23 points to 245.78.
The market’s average PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.3 based on 2024-25 earnings and 20.1 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 to allow 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 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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 733.99 points to end at 333,572.37, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 223.61 points higher to wrap up trading at 370,756.10, the JSE Main Index rallied 578.46 points to settle at 322,938.95, the Junior Market Index gained 24.29 points to 3,457.23 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 1.19 points to finish at 247.01.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.7 based on 2025-26 earnings and 18.6 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 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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index fell 2,080.68 points to wrap up trading at 332,838.38, while the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 2,211.66 points to end at 370,532.49, the JSE Main Index skidded 2,055.72 points to settle at 322,360.49, the Junior Market Index shed 16.34 points to 3,432.94 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 0.27 points higher to end at 248.20.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.7 based on 2024-25 earnings and 18.8 based on 2024 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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dipped 683.98 points to end at 334,919.06, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 148.80 points to wrap up trading at 372,744.15, the JSE Main Index sank 634.02 points to finish at 324,416.21, the Junior Market Index fell 10.65 points to settle at 3,449.28 and the JSE USD Market Index advanced 8.84 points to 247.93.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.2 based on 2024 earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other, more detailed daily charts provide investors with 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 slipped 1,444.01 points to wrap up trading at 335,603.04, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 1,253.96 points to 372,892.95, the JSE Main Index dropped 1,351.13 points to conclude trading at 325,050.23, the Junior Market Index slipped 20.88 points to end at 3,459.93 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 9.21 points to settle at 239.09.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.5 based on 2024 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.
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 climbed 1,099.04 points to 337,047.05, the All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 1,566.91 points to finish at 374,146.91, the JSE Main Index popped 1,021.38 points to conclude trading at 326,401.36, the Junior Market Index rallied 16.78 points to 3,480.81 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 10.72 points to finish at 229.88.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular tool used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.4 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.
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 climbed 413.66 points to 335,948.01, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 377.21 points to 372,580.00, the JSE Main Index rallied 518.99 points to wrap up trading at 325,379.98, the Junior Market Index slipped 10.68 points to end at 3,464.03 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 2.29 points to 219.16.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.4 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other daily charts that provide investors with regularly updated information to help in decision-making. The PE 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.
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.