Dolla Financial led the Jamaica Stock Exchange in volume with nearly 488 million shares changing hands, of which 475 million units traded at $1.97 on Thursday. The trade helped push the volume of stocks exchanged to 527,749,742 shares in all three markets, from 116,780,256 units on Wednesday, with the value traded on the Junior and Main markets to $1.09 billion, up from $135.07 million on the previous day. At the end of trading, prices of 36 shares rose, 49 declined and 24 remained firm.
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 JSE USD market concluded trading with an exchange of 2,598,880 shares for US$847,483, down sharply from 75,013,983 units at US$25,753,494 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 4.70 million shares, followed by JMMB Group 10% with 957,816 stocks and Wisynco Group with 563,731 units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led with 487.68 million shares, followed by Kintyre Holdings with 16.62 million stocks and AMG Packaging with 4.90 million units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share dipped $10 to finish at $190 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% fell $1.50 to $109.
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.
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 emotion from 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 rallied 598.51 points to 347,235.55, the All Jamaican Composite Index increased 1,316.05 points to wrap up trading at 401,901.71, the JSE Main Index climbed 781.42 points to finish at 340,733.42, the Junior Market Index skidded by 20.61 points to finish at 2,987.92, for a 12.2 percent fall for 2026 to date and the JSE USD Market Index declined 3.08 points to conclude trading at 232.03.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference shares dropped $32 to close at $200.
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 increased by 1,182.59 points to 346,637.04. Tthe All Jamaican Composite Index gained 935.93 points to end at 400,585.66, the JSE Main Index advanced by 1,371.60 points to close at 339,952.00, the Junior Market Index slipped 17.85 points to settle at 3,008.53 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 0.81 points to 235.11.
In the preference share segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% fell $96 to close at $2,299, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% dipped $70 to end at $1,060 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% rose $3.65 in closing at $107.
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 rallied 2,442.21 points to end at 345,454.45, the All Jamaican Composite Index increased by 3,562.00 points to 399,649.73, the JSE Main Index climbed by 2,430.47 points to 338,580.40, the Junior Market Index rose to 16.51 points to 3,026.38 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 1.59 points to finish at 235.92.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% increased by $3.97 to $39, 138 Student Living popped $42.64 to $233, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% declined by $29.78 to end at $1,130, while Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% rallied $1.85 to end at $103.
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 3,108.52 points to conclude trading at 343,012.24, the All Jamaican Composite Index dived 2,185.94 points to close at 396,087.73, the JSE Main Index skidded 3,255.93 points to settle at 336,149.93, the Junior Market Index popped just 0.54 points to 3,009.87 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 1.38 points to 234.33.
In the preference share segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% rose by $5.87 to close at $35, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% rallied by $1.23 to $110 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% dived $5.50 to end at $101.
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 rose 490.64 points to close at 346,120.76, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 854.95 points to end at 398,273.67, the JSE Main Index climbed 569.77 points to 339,405.86, the Junior Market Index slipped by 7.50 points to 3,009.33 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 5.98 points to 235.71.
At the close of trading, the market’s current year’s PE ratio is 12.7, compiled from 2026-27 projected earnings and 15.1 based on earnings for 2025, and excludes any major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the more popular measures used 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.
At the end of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index fell by 245.15 points to 345,630.12, the All Jamaican Composite Index slipped 2,318.12 points to end at 397,418.72, the JSE Main Index lost 49.82 points to close at 338,836.09, the Junior Market Index lost 27.42 points to finish at 3,016.83 and the JSE USD Market Index lost 8.77 points to wrap up trading at 229.73.
At the close of trading, the current year’s aveerage PE ratio, which is compiled with projected 2026-27 earnings is 12.6 and 14.8 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio, one of the more popular tools used in valuing shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the detailed 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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index gained 72.41 points to close at 345,875.27, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 96.70 points to end at 399,736.84, the JSE Main Index gained 115.26 points to finish at 338,885.91, the Junior Market Index fell 5.25 points to 3,044.25 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 3.61 points to 238.50.
In the preference share segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% climbed $29.78 to $1,160, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% rose $6.50 to $109 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% rose $1.99 and ended at $107.
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 dropped by 2,950.44 points to 345,802.86, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 3,742.17 points to 399,640.14, the JSE Main Index skidded 2,573.50 points to 338,770.65, the Junior Market Index shed a hefty 68.08 points to end at 3,049.50 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 1.81 points to 242.11.
At the close of trading, the market’s current year’s PE ratio, which is compiled with projected 2026-27 earnings is 12.6 and 14.8 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the more popular measures used in valuing shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by the earnings for each share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the detailed 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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 811.46 points to settle at 348,753.30, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,385.89 points to 403,382.31, the JSE Main Index climbed by 717.46 points to 341,344.15, the Junior Market Index rallied by 17.44 points to finish at 3,117.58 while the JSE USD Market Index fell 1.59 points to close trading at 243.92.
At the close of trading, the market’s current year’s PE ratio, which is compiled with projected 2026-27 earnings is 12.8 and 15.3 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the more popular measures used to value shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the detailed 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.