Big fall for JSE Main & Junior Markets


The Junior Market plunged sharply at the close of trading on Wednesday, followed by declines of the major indices of the Main Market on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, following a rise in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a lower value than on Tuesday, resulting in prices of 23 shares rising, 51 declining and 28 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 3,556.49 points to end at 342,921.38, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 3,012.35 points to end at 394,396.84, the JSE Main Index shed 3,012.61 points to 334,833.27, the Junior Market Index sank 93.94 points to finish at 3,171.99 and the JSE USD Market Index declined by 0.99 points to 252.83.
At the close of trading, 34,996,200 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 23,646,329 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $114.37 million, down from $294.41 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 67,415 shares for US$3,944, down from 924,452 units at US$39,397 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, QWI Investments led with 5.55 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 1.91 million stocks and Jamaica Producers with 1.0 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Fosrich led with 14.08 million shares, followed by Kintyre Holdings with 2.37 million stocks and Jamaican Teas with 1.83 million units.
In the preference segment, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% slipped $3.50 to $106.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.4. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 14.6 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the most popular measures used for 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 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.
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 around 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.

JSE Majors rise, Juniors fall again


Trading closed Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the volume of stocks that were exchanged, with a greater value than on Monday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market rising, with the Junior Market and the JSE USD Market indices falling, following trading activity with the prices of 42 shares rising, 39 declining and 28 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rose 2,457.75 points to wrap up trading at 346,477.87, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 2,820.25 points to end at  397,409.19, with the JSE Main Index rallying 2,685.00 points to close trading at 337,845.88, the Junior Market Index shed 15.12 points to end at 3,265.93, at the same time and the JSE USD Market Index declined by 6.45 points to settle at 253.82.
At the close of the market, 23,646,329 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 32,380,724 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $294.4 million, up from $194.13 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 924,452 shares for US$39,397 compared with 778,828 units at US$41,701 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Sagicor Group led trading with 5.78 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 3.34 million stocks and QWI Investments with 1.75 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 2.80 million shares, followed by Woodcats International with 1.36 million stocks and Jetcon Corporation with 507,661 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share popped $30 to $235, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% shed $10 to close trading at $1,190 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% sank $1.25 and ended at $101.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio ended at 15.6. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 14.8 based on 2025 earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the most popular measures used for 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 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.
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 around 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.

Trading falls on Jamaica Stocks Exchange


Trading closed Monday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a minor fall in the volume and value of stocks changing hands, compared to Friday, resulting in a decline in all the major indices of the three markets. At the close, prices of 36 stocks rose, 47 declined and 28 remained firm.

The JSE Combined Market Index fell 1,926.51 points to 344,020.12, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose a mere 31.88 points to 394,588.94, the JSE Main Index slipped 1,921.64 points in closing at 335,160.88, the Junior Market Index dropped 12.43 points to finish at 3,281.05 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 8.40 points to 260.27.
Investors traded 32,380,724 shares in all three markets, down moderately from 33,968,413 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $194.13 million, down from $210.08 million on the previous trading day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 778,828 shares for US$41,701, down from 1,391,099 units at US$63,452 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 8.51 million shares, followed by Supreme Ventures with 3.84 million stocks and Pan Jamaica with 951,372 units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 4.47 million shares, followed by Woodcats International with 2.91 million stocks and Future Energy with 1.36 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% dipped $210 to close at $2,389 and 138 Student Living preference share sank $11 to $205.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.5. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 14.7 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the most popular measures used for 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 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.
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 around 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.

JSE Main Market drops, Juniors edged higher


Trading jumped Friday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the volume of stocks changing hands, at a greater value than on Thursday, resulting in the prices of 24 shares rising, 49 declining and 34 remained firm and sending the major indices of the Main Market lower, the Junior Market index inching higher and the JSE USD Market climbing, as Lasco Manufacturing delivered the bulk of the stocks traded.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index skidded 2,521.45 points to 345,946.63, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 4,794.25 points to end at 394,557.06, the JSE Main Index dived 2,646.24 points to conclude trading at 337,082.52, the Junior Market Index rose 1.13 points to end at 3,293.48 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 8.92 points to conclude trading at 268.67.
At the close of trading, 33,968,413 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 24,700,490 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $210.08 million, up from $125.76 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,391,099 shares for US$63,452 compared to 262,300 units at US$15,870 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Lasco Manufacturing led with 8.19 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 7.96 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 3.21 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 4.86 million shares, followed by Jetcon Corporation with 1.0 million stocks and Woodcats International with 626,804 units.
In the preferred share segment, 138 Student Living preference share rallied $10 to $216 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% popped $50 to $1,200.
At the close of trading activities, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15.8. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 14.8 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the most popular measures used for 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 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.
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 around 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.

Jamaica Stock Exchange drops


Trading activity dropped on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Thursday, with a fall in the volume of stocks that were exchanged, with a lower value than on Wednesday, resulting in slippage in the major indices in all markets, following the end of trading, with the prices of 40 shares rising, 46 declining and 39 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index lost 1,438.14 points to 348,468.08, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 1,730.52 points to end at 399,351.31, the JSE Main Index dropped 1,343.55 points to wrap up trading at 339,728.76, the Junior Market Index dipped by 21.36 points to finish at 3,292.35 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 7.54 points to settle at 259.75.
At the close of trading, 24,700,490 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 52,116,789 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $125.76 million, down from $455.07 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 262,300 shares for US$15,870 compared to 221,580 units at US$16,385 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 11.50 million shares, followed by JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 with 424,613 stocks and Carreras with 371,042 units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 5.56 million shares, followed by Woodcats International with 1.53 million stocks and Indies Pharma with 561,002 units.
In the preferred segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% rallied by $99 to close at $2,599 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% climbed $7.80 to $108.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 14.7. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.8 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the more popular measures used for 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 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.
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 around 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.

Trading jumps on Jamaica Stock Exchange 


Jamaica Stock Exchange trading jumped on Wednesday with a rise in the volume and value of stocks that were exchanged compared to Tuesday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market slipping, along with the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market rising. At the end of trading, the prices of 33 shares rose, 54 declined and 29 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index slipped a mere 4.58 points to 349,906.22, the All Jamaican Composite Index lost 180.03 points to settle at 401,081.83, the JSE Main Index climbed 195.80 points to 341,072.31, the Junior Market Index shed 26.62 points to end trading at  3,313.71 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied by 4.79 points to finish at 267.29.
At the close of the market 52,116,789 stocks were traded in all three markets, up from 44,899,589 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $455.07 million, up from $323.05 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 221,580 shares for US$16,385 compared to 406,384 units at US$21,373 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, following Transjamaican Highway trading ex-dividend on Tuesday, ended with 22.53 million shares trading to be the market leader, followed by Lasco Manufacturing with 3.65 million stocks and Seprod with 2.86 million units.
In the Junior Market activity, Kintyre Holdings led trading with 14.75 million shares, followed by Woodcats International ending with 1.53 million stock units and Future Energy with 1.19 million shares.
In the preferred share segment, Sygnus Credit 10% fell $8.80 to close at $100.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio of the market ended at 14.7. The PE ratio is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.1 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the more popular measures used for 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 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.
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 around 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.

Supreme Ventures tops JSE trading


Supreme Ventures led trading closed Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with more than 20 million shares worth $253 million, resulting in a rise in the volume and value of stocks changing hands in the market compared to Thursday. Declining stocks clobbered winners by more than two to one, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market dropping, as the Junior Market and the JSE USD Market declined. At the end of trading the prices of just 26 shares rose, 61 declined and 34 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 3,732.50 points to 349,910.80, the All Jamaican Composite Index plunged 4,327.22 points to close at 401,261.86, the JSE Main Index dived 3,590.53 points to end trading at 340,876.51, the Junior Market Index sank 41.68 points to settle at 3,340.33 and the JSE USD Market Index dropped 8.62 points to 262.50.
At the close of trading, 44,899,589 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 35,124,455 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $323.05 million, up from $188.57 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 406,384 shares for US$21,373 compared to 246,904 units at US$54,386 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Supreme Ventures led trading with 19.18 million shares followed by Transjamaican Highway with 3.81 million stocks and QWI Investments with 483,911 units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 12.18 million shares followed by Woodcats International with 1.21 million stocks and EduFocal with 889,322 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share sank $29 to close trading at $205, while at the same time Productive Business Solutions 10.5% shed $4.30 to finish at $1,150.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 14.7. The PE ratio is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.3 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding any major one-time income or expense. The PE ratio is one of the most popular measures used for 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 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 marketPertinent 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 around 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 be inclined to 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 shows 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.

Juniors & USD market rise, Main Market fell


Trading closed Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the volume of stocks changing hands, with a greater value than on Wednesday, resulting in major indices Main Market falling, with the Junior Market and the JSE USD Market index rising. At the end of trading the prices of 46 shares rose, 43 declined and 33 remained firm.

 At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index sank by 1,426.12 points to 353,643.30, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 2,176.97 points to finish at 405,589.08, the JSE Main Index declined by 1,620.11 points to end at 344,467.04. The Junior Market Index rose 17.02 points to settle at 3,382.01 and the JSE USD Market Index increased by 7.17 points to conclude trading at 271.12.
At the close of trading, 35,124,455 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 32,017,566 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Main and Junior markets amounted to $188.57 million, up from $147.85 million on the preceding day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 246,904 shares for US$54,386, down sharply from 2,443,294 units at US$123,451 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway, goes ex-dividend when the market reopens on Tuesday coming, led trading on the with 12.53 million shares followed by Supreme Ventures with 3.23 million stocks and JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 with 1.03 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 7.01 million shares followed by Caribbean Flavours with 4.01 million stocks and the recently listed Woodcats International with 1.21 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% rallied $111 to close at $2,500, 138 Student Living preference share climbed by $30 to $234, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% climbed $4.30 in closing at $1,154 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% increased $11 to end at $109.
At the close of the market the PE ratio ended at 14.9. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.9 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding any major one-time income or expense. The PE ratio is one of the most popular measures used for 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 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.
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 around 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 be inclined to 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 shows 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.

The JSE market stumbles into April


Trading closed Wednesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the number of shares exchanged, with a lower value than Tuesday, resulting in mixed results for the major indices of the Main Market, with the JSE main index just eking out a few points, to remain positive at the close. The Junior Market index dropped and the JSE USD Market rose. At the end of trading the prices of 42 shares rose, 52 declined and 20 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index fell 307.31 points to 355,069.42, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 1,079.04 points to settle at 407,766.05, the JSE Main Index rallied a mere 7.44 points to wrap up trading at 346,087.15, the Junior Market Index shed 43.65 points to close at 3,364.99 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 1.80 points to 263.95.
At the end of trading, 32,017,566 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 65,638,472 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $147.85 million, down from $573.49 million on the previous day. Trading rose sharply on the JSE USD market with an exchange of 2,443,294 shares for US$123,451, up from only 416,369 units at US$27,146 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 14.02 million shares followed by Wigton Energy with 2.05 million stocks and JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 ended with 1.10 million units being traded.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 2.19 million shares followed by EduFocal with 1.83 million stocks and Indies Pharma with 1.16 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% rose $4.96 and ended at $43, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% dropped $111 to $2,389, 138 Student Living preference share lost $35 to finish at $204, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% skidded $40 to end at $1,150 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% sank $11 in closing at $98.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 14.9, computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.8 based on 2025 earnings excluding  major one-time income or expense. The PE ratio is one of the most popular measures used for valuing shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s earnings per share. ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist 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 in decision-making, especially when investing around the sector average, 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 be inclined to 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 shows 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.

Transjamaican & Wigton take 48% of trading



Stocks closed out the month, with all markets ending on Tuesday with gains for the year to date, on the Jamaica Stock Exchange at the close of a day when the volume of stocks traded jumped, with a greater value than on Monday. Transjamaican Highway and Wigton Energy account for just under half of the traded volume. Market activity resulted in the prices of 50 shares rising, 41 declining and 27 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index fell 684.22 points to 355,376.73, the All Jamaican Composite Index gained 424.09 points to end at 408,845.09, the JSE Main Index dropped 1,132.37 points to 346,079.71, the Junior Market Index popped sharply higher with a 55.28 points jump to end at 3,408.64 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 0.35 points to settle at 262.15.
At the close of the market for March, 65,638,472 shares were traded hands in all three markets, up from 35,904,331 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $573.49 million, up from $124.63 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 416,369 shares for US$27,146 compared to 434,561 units at US$19,729 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 19.18 million shares followed by Wigton Energy with 12.50 million stocks and Supreme Ventures with 6.06 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 3.97 million shares followed by Derrimon Trading with 1.85 million stocks and Stationery and Office Supplies with 1.84 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% declined $4.97 to close at $38, while 138 Student Living preference share rose $40.50 to $239 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% climbed $15.97 and ended at $109.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15, based on the projection for 2026-27 earnings and 16 complied, using 2025  earnings, and  excludes any major one-time income or expense. The PE ratio is one of the most popular measures used for 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 more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist 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 in decision-making, especially when investing around the sector average, 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 be inclined to 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 shows 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.