Cement jumps $13 to $105, best JSE mover


Caribbean Cement jumps $13.25 to 52 week high of $105, leaving just three lots of stocks on offer at the close as the price movement made it the biggest mover on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. Trading opened for August on Monday, with all three markets suffering declines in prices. Prices pulled back from the usual month-end window dressing, with major indices of the Jamaica Stock Exchange declining, following a drop in the volume of stocks exchanged with a lower value than on Thursday. At the close, prices of 31 shares rose, 54 declined and 27 closed firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index skidded 1,647.38 points to 318,606.43, the All Jamaican Composite Index dipped 2,013.76 points to close at 353,527.66, the JSE Main Index slipped 1,355.38 points to conclude trading at 307,247.69, the Junior Market Index shed 48.78 points to end at 3,462.25 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 3.10 points to end trading at 207.14.
At the close of trading, 17,918,539 shares were exchanged in all three markets, well below the 83,870,892 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $114.53 million, down from $388.54 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 206,542 shares for US$34,989 compared to 4,999,088 units at US$155,356 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 4.64 million shares, followed by Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund with 3.71 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 2.03 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Spur Tree Spices led with 631,614 shares, followed by Derrimon Trading with 389,508 stocks and Mailpac Group with 377,003 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share dropped $9.96 to close at $230.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.3 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16.1 based on 2024 earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with updated data to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all 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 the numerous investment options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not straying 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. 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 change 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.

All JSE markets climb


Trading jumped on Thursday in closing out July on a positive note on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with a rise in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a lower value than the big trade on Wednesday, resulting in all the major market indices rising. At the end of trading, the prices of a large number, 68 shares, rose, 17 declined and 23 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rose 1,778.03 points to finish at 320,253.81, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed by 2,392.35 points to 355,541.42, the JSE Main Index advanced 1,214.05 points to conclude trading at 308,603.07, the Junior Market Index rose a solid 85.58 points to end at 3,511.03 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 4.59 points to 210.24.
At the close of trading, 82,876,627 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 76,259,286 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $381.28 million, down from $1.08 billion on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 4,999,088 shares for US$155,356 compared to 66,736 units at US$8,755 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led with 27.27 million shares, followed by Carreras with 11.22 million stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 4.65 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Regency Petroleum led with 6.64 million shares, followed by ONE on ONE Educational with 6.45 million shares and Future Energy with 3.43 million units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share rose $22.25 to close at $240 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% rallied $1.67 to $108.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular tool used to value stocks, ended at 13.6 based on 2025-26 earnings and 16.3 based on 2024-25 historical earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other 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 surges on Jamaica Stock Exchange 


The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed Wednesday, with a huge jump in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a vastly greater value than on Tuesday. At the close, the Main Market major and the Junior Market indices rose and the JSE USD Market fell. At the end of trading, the prices of 37 shares rose, 46 declined and 20 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 1,436.80 points to 318,475.78, the All Jamaican Composite Index gained 2,133.15 points to finish at 353,149.07, the JSE Main Index popped 1,397.03 points to conclude trading at 307,389.02, the Junior Market Index gained 14.09 points to end at 3,425.45 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 0.19 points to 205.65.
At the close of trading, 70,795,428 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up sharply from just 25,960,254 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $1.07 billion, up from $202.61 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of a mere 66,736 shares for US$8,755, down from 161,665 units at US$29,714 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Sagicor Select Financial Fund led with 11.25 million shares, followed by Salada Foods with 6.37 million stocks and Transjamaican Highway with 5.50 million units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 4.27 million shares, followed by Knutsford Express with 2.36 million stocks and Mailpac Group with 1.45 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% rose $2 in closing at $43, while 138 Student Living preference share rallied $17.71 to $218 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% increased $20 to end at $1,120.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.2 based on the 2024-25 earnings and 16 based on 2024 earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide updated information to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers 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 rises, prices jump on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Tuesday


The volume of stock traded jumped sharply on Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with a greater value than on Monday, resulting in all the market’s major indices rising,  as the market closed with prices of 48 stocks rising, 29 declining and 32 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index gained 1,914.05 points to finish at 317,038.98, the All Jamaican Composite Index ended rising by 1,806.75 points to close at 351,015.92, the JSE Main Index rose 1,880.87 points to close at 305,991.99, the Junior Market Index rallied 16.16 points to end at 3,411.36 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 3.34 points to end at 205.84.
At the close, 25,960,254 shares were traded in all three markets, up from 17,901,920 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $202.61 million, up from $78.44 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 161,665 shares for US$29,714 compared to 1,153,803 units at US$29,575 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 3.52 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 2.48 million stocks and Jamaica Broilers with 2.12 million units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 5.11 million shares, followed by Regency Petroleum with 1.15 million stocks and Dolla Financial with 787,699 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share rallied $9.20 and ended at $200 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% rose $4.99 to $103.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.2 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16 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 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.

JSE Main Market rises, others fall


Trading closed Monday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with a rise in the volume of stocks exchanged, at a lower value than on Friday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market increasing, the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market slipping. At the end of trading, prices of 38 shares rose, 48 declined and 25 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 977.35 points to 315,124.93, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 1,217.16 points to close at 349,209.17, the JSE Main Index increased by 1,126.04 points to 304,111.12, as the Junior Market Index slipped 13.67 points to end at 3,395.20 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 1.07 points to 202.50.
At the close of trading, 17,198,365 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 11,652,567 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $73.33 million, slightly down from $73.79 million on the previous trading day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,153,803 shares for US$29,575, up from 200,040 units at US$20,497 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, JMMB 9.5% led trading with 5.01 million shares followed by Transjamaican Highway with 1.75 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 1.20 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Jamaican Teas led with 1.23 million shares, followed by JFP with 407,661 stocks and Regency Petroleum with 380,039 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% lost $2 to $41, 138 Student Living preference share fell $24.20 to end at $191, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% declined $1.10 in closing at $107 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% shed $7 to close at $98.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 earnings and 15.9 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 of the ordinary shares 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.

All JSE Markets fall on Friday


Trading closed Friday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with a decline in the volume of stocks that changed hands, at a lower value than on Thursday, resulting in all three markets declining, with the prices of 35 shares rising, 39 declining and 33 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index sank 2,606.15 points to end at 314,147.58, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by  2,834.31 points to 347,992.01, the JSE Main Index dropped 2,644.53 points to 302,985.08, the Junior Market Index dipped 10.94 points to 3,408.87 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 1.57 points to conclude trading at 203.57.
At the close of trading on the market, 10,415,325 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 15,067,325 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $69.41 million, down from $124.07 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 200,040 shares for US$20,497 compared to 342,162 units at US$18,566 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 1.93 million shares, followed by NCB Financial with 1.39 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 1.19 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Omni Industries led with 466,802 shares, followed by Kintyre Holdings with 407,367 stocks and Mailpac Group with 345,300 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% popped $9 and ended at $43 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% advanced $2 to $105.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.1, it is based on 2024-25 earnings and 15.9 based on earnings.
ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other, more detailed daily charts provide regularly updated data to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on 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.

Stocks drop on the Jamaica Stock Exchange


Falling stocks weighed the Jamaica Stock Exchange down on Monday following a rise in the volume of stocks exchanged after NCB Financial traded more than 3 million shares and the overall traded value dropped from that on Friday. Trading ended with all three market indices falling, following the prices of 28 shares rising, 43 declining and 31 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 862.28 points to 315,699.29, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 558.92 points to 351,847.98, the JSE Main Index shed 556.91 points to end at 304,921.89, the Junior Market Index fell 45.72 points to settle at 3,367.44 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 4.61 points to 203.78.
At the close of trading, 22,282,668 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 10,248,411 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $144.84 million, down from $177.6 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 273,618 shares for US$8,386 compared to 290,134 units at US$24,809 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, NCB Financial led with 3.07 million shares, followed by Innovative Energy with 2.99 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 2.25 million units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 6.12 million shares, followed by Dolla Financial with 1.28 million stocks and Stationery and Office Supplies with 289,011 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share lost $10 to finish at $200.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-5 earnings and 15.8 based on 2024 earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts that 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 staying 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.

JSE markets rallied into the weekend


Prices rallied in 38 securities, overshadowing losses in 27 stocks, while 30 remained unchanged at the close of trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Friday, resulting in all markets recording gains. Trading resulted in a fall in the volume of stocks that changed hands, with a greater value than on Thursday.

At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 673.13 points to 316,561.57, the All Jamaican Composite Index lost 2,367.05 points to end at 352,406.90, the JSE Main Index rose 474.89 points to finish at 305,478.80, the Junior Market Index climbed 30.38 points to conclude trading at 3,413.16 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 3.12 points to wrap up trading at 208.39.
At the close of market activity, 10,248,411 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 13,620,769 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $177.6 million, up from $105.16 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 290,134 shares for US$24,809 compared to 88,568 units at US$13,671 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Carreras led with 2.11 million shares, followed by NCB Financial with 1.43 million stocks and Transjamaican Highway with 1.04 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Jamaican Teas led with 460,337 shares, followed by Fontana with 293,850 stocks and Image Plus with 242,679 units.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.75% preference share gained $2.97 and ended at $20.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.2 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16.1 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 of the ordinary shares 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.

JSE Markets fall as trading rises


The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Thursday, with a rise in the volume and value of stocks traded, compared with Wednesday, resulting in the Main Market major indices closing with mixed fortunes. The Junior Market and the JSE USD Market Indices slipped, following the prices of 20 shares rising, 44 declining and 36 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index fell 158.63 points to 315,888.44, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 2,903.92 points to end at 354,773.95, the JSE Main Index dipped just 64.00 points to 305,003.91, the Junior Market Index lost 13.50 points to close at 3,382.78 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 2.57 points to finish at 205.27.
At the close of market activity, 13,620,769 shares were traded in all markets, up from 12,117,135 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $105.16 million, up from just $46.49 million on the previous day, The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 88,568 shares for US$13,671, down from 221,759 units at US$20,033 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 5.0 million shares, followed by NCB Financial with 1.63 million stocks and Wigton Energy ending with 375,123 units.
In Junior Market trading, Mailpac Group led with 1.42 million shares, followed by One Great Studio with 626,041 stocks and Atlantic Hardware with 520,880 units.
In the preference segment, Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% sank $4.75 to end at $105.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 earnings and 15.9 based on 2024-25 historical earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other, more detailed daily charts provide investors with information that is regularly 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 drops on Jamaica Stock Exchange

in Trading declined on Wednesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, following a minor slippage in the volume of stocks changing hands, accompanied by a lower value than on Tuesday. The Main Market major indices fell, the Junior Market and the JSE USD Market gained as the prices of 40 shares rose, 31 declined and 33 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index skidded 700.88 points to end at 316,047.07, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 1,049.80 points to 351,870.03, and the JSE Main Index dipped by 795.20 points to 305,067.91. The Junior Market Index rose 8.18 points to finish at 3,396.28 and the JSE USD Market Index added 1.02 points to end at 207.84.
At the close of the day’s, 12,117,135 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 12,704,818 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $46.49 million, down from $59.37 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 221,759 shares for US$20,033 compared to 181,959 units at US$12,055 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund led with 1.55 million shares, followed by Lasco Manufacturing with 1.36 million stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.20 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Stationery and Office Supplies led with 896,850 shares, followed by Image Plus with 841,028 stocks and Future Energy with 394,986 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preferred dipped $4.47 and ended at $210.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 earnings and for 2024 earnings, 15.9.
The ICInsider.com PE chart and the 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 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 as an aid in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not straying 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 not being too far from where the majority of investors are. 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 reflects 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.