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All JSE Markets record gains

August 27, 2026 by IC Insider.com

Trading closed Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the volume of stocks traded, with a greater value than on Wednesday, following trading in 103 securities, resulting in most of the major indices of all three markets rising. At the end of trading, prices of 40 shares rose, 48 declined and 25 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 1,232.72 points to end at 375,920.03, but the All Jamaican Composite Index fell by 1,242.31 points to close at 441,489.39, the JSE Main Index popped 981.69 points to 370,818.58, the Junior Market Index advanced a solid 40.98 points to finish at 2,976.68 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied by 2.36 points to settle at 323.70.
At the close of trading, 48,920,195 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 22,876,276 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $288.74 million, up from $164.65 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,380,642 shares for US$104,440 compared to 219,156 units at US$16,395 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 9.88 million shares, followed by Stanley Motta with 5.90 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 3.13 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Derrimon Trading led with 10.05 million shares, followed by Fosrich with 3.21 million stocks and Stationery and Office Supplies with 1.56 million units.
In Main Market ordinary share movements, among the winners, Guardian Holdings gained $10 and ended at $365.00, Barita Investments popped $4.88 to $67.88, Margaritaville advanced $1.24 to end at $9.42, AS Bryden rose $1.15 to close at $24.58 and Proven Investments climbed $1.13 to finish at $10.35. Among the top losers, Kingston Wharves slipped $2 to close at $32.00, Pan Jamaica fell $2 to $44.00, West Indies Petroleum dipped $1.23 to end at $9.02, NCB Financial lost $1.01 to end trading at $70.99 and Seprod dropped $1 to close at $73.00.
The preference share segment. Sygnus Credit Investments 10% advanced $2.99 to $113.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Iron Rock Insurance increased by 49 cents to finish at $2.69, Mailpac Group rallied 28 cents and ended at $2.50, Fontana popped 20 cents to $6.40, Dolla Financial rallied 20 cents and ended at $3.70 and Derrimon Trading rose 15 cents to close at $1.00. Among the top losers, Cargo Handlers declined 99 cents to finish at $15.00, Dolphin Cove shed 75 cents to end at $10.05, Caribbean Flavours skidded 18 cents in closing at $1.00, Consolidated Bakeries lost 14 cents to $1.26 and Elite Diagnostic shed 13 cents to close at $1.24.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 14.4 and 15.8 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most commonly used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates 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 emotional bias in 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.

Filed Under: Feature Stories, JSE Combined, Stock Market Tagged With: 138 Student Living, Atlantic Hardware, Barita Investments, Caribbean Cement, Daily Trading, Emerging market, Eppley, Jamaica Producers, Jamaica Stock Exchange, Jamaica Stock Exchange Combined Index, Jamaican stocks, JPS, JSE Main Index, junior market, Junior Market index, Kintyre Holdings, NCB Financial, Net asset Value of Jamaican stocks, Omni Industries, One Great Studio, Pan Jamaica, PE Ratio of Jamaican stocks, Productive Business Solutions, Quantas Advantage, RA Williams, Scotia Group, Seprod, Trading Activity, Transjamaican Highway, West indies Petroleum, Wigton Windfarm, Woodcats

All JSE Markets rise

August 26, 2026 by IC Insider.com

Trading closed Wednesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange after a fall in the volume of stocks traded, with a much lower value than on Tuesday. Trading resulted in major indices of the Main Market falling, with the Junior Market index and that of the JSE USD Market rising. At the end of trading, prices of 39 shares rose, 40 declined and 32 remained firm.

The market ended with, the JSE Combined Market Index falling 3,059.82 points to 374,687.31, the All Jamaican Composite Index dipped 4,195.71 points to close at 442,731.70, the JSE Main Index lost 3,432.24 points toend trading at 369,836.89, the Junior Market Index rallied by 30.92 points to end trading at 2,935.70 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 1.81 points to settle at 321.34.
Trading closed with 22,876,276 shares being exchanged in all three markets, down from 28,129,222 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $164.65 million, down from $240.88 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 219,156 shares for US$16,395, well lower than the 674,631 units at US$64,197 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 6.38 million shares, followed by Stanley Motta with 4.10 million stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 3.41 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Atlantic Hardware led with 1.64 million shares, followed by Spur Tree Spices with 1.24 million stocks and Image Plus with 716,273 units.
In Main Market ordinary share movements, Guardian Holdings gained $7 to finish at $355.00, Pan Jamaica rose $4 to $46.00, Kingston Wharves rallied $3 to end at $34.00, Caribbean Cement increased $1 to close at $114.00 and Sagicor Group popped $1 to close at $41.00. Among the top losers, Barita Investments dropped $4.80 to end at $63.00, AS Bryden fell $1.55 to $23.43, Carreras declined 50 cents to finish at $33.00, NCB Financial shed 50 cents and ended at $72.00 and 138 Student Living dropped by 32 cents in closing at $2.58.
In the preference share segment, 138 Student Living preferred share declined by $32.70 to end at $185 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% fell $1.80 to close at $110.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Cargo Handlers climbed $1.34 to end at $15.99, Access Financial advanced 50 cents to close at $18.50, Jetcon Corporation rose 18 cents to $3.96, Lasco Financial climbed 18 cents to close at $1.78 and Fosrich increased 10 cents to end at $1.18. Among the top losers, Knutsford Express dropped 44 cents to close at $7.55, Dolphin Cove lost 43 cents and ended at $10.80, Mailpac Group skidded 28 cents to finish at $2.22, Honey Bun lost 15 cents to $5.98 and Regency Petroleum shed 15 cents to close at $4.30.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 14.3 and 15.9 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most frequently used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.

Jamaica Stock Exchange rallies

August 25, 2026 by IC Insider.com

Trading closed Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange after a huge fall in the volume of stocks traded, with a lower value compared with the elevated levels on Monday. All the major indices of the market rose at the end of trading resulting from gains in prices of 55 shares, while 33 declined and 30 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index advanced 4,790.60 points to end at 377,747.13, in the meantime, the All Jamaican Composite Index jumpedby 5,530.17 points to close at 446,927.41, the JSE Main Index rallied 4,869.42 points to conclude trading at 373,269.13, the Junior Market Index popped 18.77 points to end at 2,904.78 and the JSE USD Market Index advanced 3.76 points to end at 319.53.
At the close of trading, 28,129,222 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 364,893,591 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $240.88 million, down from $5.84 billion on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 674,631 shares for US$64,197, down from 782,008 units at US$72,929 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 4.46 million shares, followed by JMMB 9.5% with 2.27 million stocks and Lasco Manufacturing with 1.67 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Woodcats International led with 4.43 million shares, followed by Regency Petroleum with 2.03 million stocks and Atlantic Hardware with 1.90 million units.
In Main Market ordinary share action, among the top winners, Caribbean Cement popped $5.82 to $113.00, Barita Investments gained $3.30 to end at $67.80, Eppley rose $3 in closing at $35.00, Seprod advanced $2.50 to close at $74.00 and Massy Holdings climbed $1.50 and ended at $72.50.
Among the top losers, Guardian Holdings slipped $7 to finish at $348.00, Kingston Wharves lost $3.50 and ended at $31.00, Pan Jamaica fell by $2 to $42.00, Sagicor Group shed 50 cents in closing at $40.00 and Mayberry Group declined 45 cents to end at $5.10.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.75% preference share rallied $3.04 after closing at $20, Jamaica Public Service 7% rallied $4.50 to close at $35, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% gained $275 to close at $2,145 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% popped $3.50 to finish at $107.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Dolphin Cove rallied 73 cents to finish at $11.23, Knutsford Express increased 49 cents to close at $7.99, Regency Petroleum popped 45 cents to $4.45, KLE Group increased 25 cents to finish at $1.10 and Fontana climbed 20 cents and ended at $6.20. Among the top losers, Cargo Handlers dipped $1.78 in closing at $14.65, Access Financial dropped 59 cents to $18.00, Main Event skidded 20 cents to end at $4.00, Atlantic Hardware lost 8 cents in closing at $1.39 and Woodcats International dipped 7 cents to 51 cents.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 14.5 and 15.9 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.

Trading rises, JSE USD market slips

August 24, 2026 by IC Insider.com

Trading picked up on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US Dollar Market on Monday, with the volume of stocks traded rising 12 percent valued 34 percent more than on Friday. The market closed with an exchange of nine securities, down from eight on Friday, with prices of three rising, three declining and three ending unchanged.

At the close of the market, 782,008 shares were exchanged for US$72,929, an increase from 695,671 stock units at US$54,353 on Friday.
Trading ended with an average of 86,890 shares at US$8,103 compared to 86,959 stock units at US$6,794 on Friday, with a month to date average of 125,384 units at US$14,396 in line with 127,951 stock units at US$14,816 on the previous day and July that ended with an average of 132,012 units for US$49,788.
The US Denominated Equities Index declined 1.39 points to close at 315.77. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows one stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and none with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 15.5. ICInsider.com compiles the earnings per share and the PE used in this report. The PE ratio is derived by dividing the last traded price of a stock by the earnings per share for the financial year ending around August 2027.
At the close of trading, First Rock Real Estate USD share lost 0.27 of one cent, closing at 1.53 US cents, with investors dealing in 149 stocks, Proven Investments rallied 0.04 of a cent to 5.94 US cents with 10,750 units passing through the market, Sterling Investments remained at 2 US cents after an exchange of 5,584 shares. Sygnus Credit Investments ended at 5.79 US cents with 12,163 stock units changing hands, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share increased 0.76 of a cent and ended at 4.76 US cents with the trading of 818 shares and Transjamaican Highway climbed 0.31 of a cent to end at 7.85 US cents after a transfer of 742,541 stock units.

In the preference segment, JMMB Group 7.5% dropped 7 cents to US$2.03, with an exchange of 2,500 units, JMMB Group US8.5% dropped 6 cents to close at US$1.23 after trading of 7,500 stocks and Productive Business Solutions 9.25% ended at US$10.94 after only 3 units were traded.
Prices of stocks are those of the last transaction.

Filed Under: Global Market, Stock Market Tagged With: Emerging market, Emerging market stock, First Rock Capital, Jamaica Stock Exchange, Jamaican stocks, JMMB Group, JSE USD dollar market, Productive Business Solutions, Proven Investments, Sterling Investments, Sygnus Credit Investments, Sygnus Real Estate Finance, Transjamaican Highway

Supreme Ventures trades 343M shares

August 24, 2026 by IC Insider.com

Supreme Ventures led trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange after the exchange of 343 million shares on Monday, driving the volume and the value of stocks traded, well above Friday’s levels. Trading resulted in major indices of the Main Market falling and the JSE USD Market falling, while the Junior Market index just inched higher. At the close of the market, prices of 50 shares rose, 46 declined and 17 remained firm.

The JSE Combined Market Index dropped 4,183.40 points to close at 372,956.53, wthe the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 3,721.63 points to finish at 441,397.24, the JSE Main Index declined 4,392.23 points to close at 368,399.71, the Junior Market Index increased 2.26 points to end at 2,886.01 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 1.32 points to finish at 315.77.
At the close of trading, 364,893,591 shares were traded in all markets, up greatly from 25,983,613 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $5.84 billion, up from $139.46 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 782,008 shares for US$72,929 compared to 695,671 units at US$54,353 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Supreme Ventures led with a hefty 342.68 million shares; in contrast, the usual market leader, Transjamaican Highway end with 4.98 million stocks and Jamaica Stock Exchange with 1.67 million units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 1.42 million shares, followed by Future Energy with 1.31 million stocks and Atlantic Hardware with 1.02 million units.
Among the top performing Main Market ordinary share stocks, Guardian Holdings climbed $15 to close at $355.00, Pan Jamaica popped $3.98 to $44.00, Jamaica Producers rallied $1.40 to finish at $20.00, First Rock Real Estate rose $1.22 and ended at $6.75 and Supreme Ventures advanced 69 cents in closing at $17.89. Among the top losers, Caribbean Cement dipped $7.25 to end at $107.18, Seprod fell $3.50 to $71.50, Kingston Properties skidded $2.08 to close at $9.91, Massy Holdings lost $1.40 in closing at $71.00 and Eppley declined 68 cents to end at $32.00.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share dropped $2 to end at $218, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% shed $1.20 in closing at $112 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% fell $3 to $103.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Access Financial gained $1.41 to finish at $18.59, Dolphin Cove increased 50 cents and ended at $10.50, Knutsford Express climbed by 35 cents to $7.50, Atlantic Hardware rose by 23 cents in closing at $1.47 and Honey Bun advanced 16 cents to close at $6.16.
Among the top declining stocks, Regency Petroleum slipped 49 cents to finish at $4.00, Jetcon Corporation dropped 25 cents and ended at $3.70, Fosrich shed 12 cents to end at $1.06, Spur Tree Spices fell 10 cents to $1.40 and Fontana lost 9 cents to finish at $6.00.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.5 and 17.1 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.

JSE markets mostly fall on Friday

August 21, 2026 by IC Insider.com

Trading closed Friday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange after a fall in the volume of stocks traded, with a lower value than on Thursday. Trading resulted in major indices of the Main Market falling, the Junior Market index declining and the JSE USD Market rising. At the end of trading the prices of 42 shares rose, 37 declined and 31 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index fell 1,251.71 points to 377,139.93, with the All Jamaican Composite Index slipping by 593.47 points to finish at 445,118.87, the JSE Main Index dipped by 1,212.13 points to 372,791.94, as the Junior Market Index declined by 12.92 points to 2,883.75 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 3.91 points to finish at 317.09.
Trading ended with an exchange of 25,983,613 shares in all three markets, down from 347,461,263 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $139.46 million, down from the West Indian Petroleum powered $3.17 billion on Thursday. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 695,671 shares for US$54,353 compared to 1,450,938 units at US$597,546 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Sagicor Select Financial Fund led trading with 4.23 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 3.43 million stocks and Transjamaican Highway with 3.28 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Jamaican Teas led with 2.53 million shares, followed by ONE on ONE Educational with 1.01 million stocks and Woodcats International with 751,984 units.
The ordinary shares of the Main Market closed after, Caribbean Cement increased $7.43 to end at $114.43, Quantas Advantage popped $1.55 to close at $16.55, Jamaica Broilers rallied by 75 cents to close at $13, Kingston Properties rose 69 cents to finish at $11.99 and Scotia Group rose by 51 cents and ended at $57.50. Among the top losers, Guardian Holdings lost $25 to close at $340, Pan Jamaica dipped $5.98 to $40.02, Jamaica Producers fell $2.90 to end at $18.60, Barita Investments slipped $2 in closing at $64.00 and Carreras skidded $1.10 to finish at $33.90.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% advanced $115 to finish at $1,265 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% rose $1.20 and ended at $113.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, ISP Finance advanced $2.99 and ended at $9.99, Cargo Handlers climbed $2.04 to close at $16.49, Access Financial increased 36 cents to $17.18, Blue Power increased 33 cents to $3.58 and Jetcon Corporation advanced 25 cents in closing at $3.95. Among the top losers, Dolphin Cove declined $2.15 to close at $10.00, Knutsford Express shed 84 cents and ended at $7.15, Mailpac Group dropped 21 cents to finish at $2.37, Honey Bun fell 20 cents to $6.00 and Lasco Financial dropped 19 cents and ended at $1.60.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 11.7 and 17 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most commonly used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates 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 emotional bias in 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 surges on JSE USD Market

August 20, 2026 by IC Insider.com

Trading heated up on the US Dollar Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Thursday, with the volume of stocks traded jumping 251 percent with a 678 percent surge in the value compared to Wednesday, resulting in an exchange of nine securities, similar to Wednesday with prices of three rising, one declining and five ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 1,450,938 shares for US$597,546 up from 413,008 stock units at US$76,788 on Wednesday.
Trading ended with an average of 161,215 shares at US$66,394 after climbing from 45,890 stock units at US$8,532 on Wednesday, with a month to date average of 130,533 units at US$15,321 compared to 128,193 shares at US$11,425 on the previous day and July that ended with an average of 132,012 units for US$49,788.
The US Denominated Equities Index skidded 6.32 points to finish at 313.12. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 15.5. ICInsider.com compiles the earnings per share and the PE used in this report. The PE ratio is derived by dividing the last traded price of a stock by the earnings per share for the financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close of an active trading day, AS Bryden advanced 0.9 of a cent to 18 US cents with investors trading 10,448 stock units, Productive Business Solutions dipped 8 cents to close at 67 US cents with 784,851 shares crossing the market, Proven Investments remained at 5.96 US cents after a transfer of 3 units. Sterling Investments ended at 2 US cents with 2,968 stock units passing through the market, Sygnus Credit Investments rose 0.01 of one cent to finish at 5.79 US cents following an exchange of 45,065 units and Transjamaican Highway gained 0.18 of a cent to end at 7.74 US cents with investors trading 592,294 stocks.

In the preference share segment, JMMB Group 7.5% remained at US$2.10 in switching ownership of 9 shares, JMMB Group US8.5% ended at US$1.29 with 15,000 stock units crossing the market and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% remained at US$9.90 with investors swapping 300 shares.
Prices of securities trading are those of the last transaction.

Filed Under: Global Market, Stock Market Tagged With: AS Bryden, Emerging market, Emerging market stock, Jamaica Stock Exchange, Jamaican stocks, JMMB Group, JSE USD dollar market, Productive Business Solutions, Proven Investments, Quantas Advantage, Sterling Investments, Sygnus Credit Investments, Transjamaican Highway

West Indies Petroleum’s huge JSE trade

August 20, 2026 by IC Insider.com

Trading closed Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a surge in the volume and value of stocks traded, following a sizable trade of 320 million shares of West Indies Petroleum. Trading resulted in major indices of the Main Market rising, while the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market index fell after prices of 38 shares rose, 43 declined and 26 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 2,580.93 points to finish at 378,391.64, with the All Jamaican Composite Index rising 3,631.95 points to close at 445,712.34, the JSE Main Index rallied 2,822.41 points to close at 374,004.07, the Junior Market Index declined by 16.40 points to end at 2,896.67 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 6.25 points to 313.18.
At the close of the market activity, 347,461,263 shares were traded in all three markets, up from just 26,285,516 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets surging to $3.17 billion, up from a mere $189.77 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,450,938 shares for US$597,546, up sharply from 413,008 units at US$76,788 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, West Indies Petroleum led trading with 320.03 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 3.02 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 2.96 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led with 4.75 million shares, followed by Fontana with 4.48 million stocks and Woodcats International with 771,043 units.
Amongst the top winners of the Main Market ordinary share winners, Pan Jamaica increased $2 to end at $46.00, Carreras climbed $2 to finish at $35, Barita Investments climbed $1.19 to $66.00, Jamaica Producers rose $1.18 and ended at $21.50 and Sagicor Group advanced by 90 cents to finish at $41.00. Among the top losers, First Rock Real Estate slipped by $1.48 and ended at $5.52, GraceKennedy fell $1.20 to $75.00, Berger Paints dropped 95 cents to close at $5.45, Jamaica Broilers declined by 60 cents to close at $12.25, Proven Investments dropped by 30 cents to $9.25 and Lasco Distributors declined 30 cents to end at $3.12.
In the preference share segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% shed $4 and ended at $30 and 138 Student Living preference share rose $15 to $220.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Dolphin Cove rallied $1.25 to finish at $12.15, Knutsford Express gained 34 cents to $7.99, Caribbean Cream rose 34 cents in closing at $2.15, Lasco Financial rallied 25 cents to close at $1.79 and Main Event increased 23 cents to finish at $4.23. Among the top losers, Cargo Handlers skidded $2.54 to end at $14.45, Blue Power shed 40 cents and ended at $3.25, Dolla Financial declined 25 cents to $3.25, Consolidated Bakeries shed 19 cents and ended at $1.26 and Future Energy dropped 15 cents to close at $3.53.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 11.8 and 16.9 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most commonly used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.

Juniors gain Main & USD markets mixed

August 19, 2026 by IC Insider.com

Trading closed mixed on Wednesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange after a fall in the volume of stocks traded, with a lower value than on Tuesday. Trading resulted in moderate changes in major indices of the markets. At the end of trading the prices of 44 shares rose, 42 declined and 28 remained unchanged.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index inched 1.56 points higher to close at 375,810.71, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 199.17 points to end at 442,080.39, the JSE Main Index dipped 110.70 points to finish at 371,181.66, the Junior Market Index rose 14.96 points to close at 2,913.07 and the JSE USD Market Index skidded 4.69 points to conclude trading at 319.43.
At the close of trading, 26,285,516 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 31,168,098 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $189.77 million, down from $248.17 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 413,008 shares for US$76,788 compared to 1,275,763 units at US$99,709 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 3.80 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 3.33 million stocks and Tropical Battery with 3.16 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Woodcats International led with 3.04 million shares, followed by RA Williams with 1.76 million stocks and Atlantic Hardware with 1.23 million units.
In Main Market ordinary share movements, among the top winners, First Rock Real Estate advanced $1.47 and ended at $7.00, NCB Financial popped $1.35 to $71.00, Eppley gained $1.33 in closing at $32.68, GraceKennedy rose $1.25 to end at $76.20 and Kingston Wharves climbed $1.01 to close at $34.00. Among the top losers, Pan Jamaica dipped $2 to end at $44, Jamaica Producers fell $1.52 to $20.32, Quantas Advantage dipped $1.40 to finish at $15.00, Sygnus Real Estate Finance fell $1.38 and ended at $7.82 and Kingston Properties shed $1.20 to close at $10.69.
In the preferred share segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% declined $70 to $1,150 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% advanced $4.90 to close at $106.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Elite Diagnostic increased 16 cents in closing at $1.34, Future Energy rallied 12 cents to end at $3.68, Consolidated Bakeries popped 10 cents to $1.45, Spur Tree Spices rallied 10 cents to end at $1.38 and Mailpac Group increased 9 cents in closing at $2.59. Among the top losers, ISP Finance skidded 55 cents to finish at $7.00, Knutsford Express declined 34 cents and ended at $7.65, Caribbean Cream dropped 33 cents to close at $1.81, Jetcon Corporation lost 23 cents to end at $3.76 and Iron Rock Insurance declined 20 cents to finish at $2.00.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings is 11.8 and 17.2 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most commonly used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.

JSE markets mostly fall on Tuesday

August 18, 2026 by IC Insider.com

The trading major indices of the Main Market and the Junior Market index declining at the end of trading on Tuesday, while the JSE USD Market index rose at the close of the Jamaica Stock Exchange after the volume of stocks traded fell, with a greater value than on Monday. Trading ended with prices of 38 shares rising, 47 declined and 25 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index fell 1,968.65 points to 375,809.15, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined 2,918.04 points to end at 441,881.22, the JSE Main Index dropped 1,972.56 points to finish at 371,292.36, with the Junior Market Index dipping 11.50 points to close at 2,898.11, at the same time the JSE USD Market Index rallied 4.75 points to end at 324.12.
At the close of trading, 31,168,098 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 33,633,468 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $248.17 million, up from $201.92 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,275,763 shares for US$99,709, up from 880,044 units at US$69,247 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 13.68 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 1.31 million stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.21 million units.
In Junior Market trading, JFP led with 3.83 million shares, followed by Woodcats International with 1.45 million stocks and ONE on ONE Educational with 1.10 million units.
In Main Market ordinary share movements, among the top winners, Jamaica Producers gained $1.24 to end at $21.84, Quantas Advantage increased 90 cents to $16.40, Proven Investments climbed 65 cents to end at $9.90, Mayberry Group rose 46 cents and ended at $5.96 and JMMB Group advanced 40 cents to finish at $15.10. Among the top losers, Caribbean Cement dropped by $6.99 to $107, Eppley dipped $1.40 to end trading at $31.35, Kingston Wharves fell 51 cents to close at $32.99, Supreme Ventures slipped 40 cents and ended at $17.50 162,251 and NCB Financial lost 30 cents and ended at $69.65.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share shed $22.50 to $205 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% shed $4.90 to $101.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Everything Fresh gained 27 cents to end at $2.07, Iron Rock Insurance rallied 20 cents in closing at $2.20, Access Financial increased 11 cents to $16.86, Spur Tree Spices climbed 10 cents in closing at $1.28 and Regency Petroleum popped 8 cents to end at $4.48. Among the top losers, Elite Diagnostic dipped 21 cents to finish at $1.18, Dolla Financial skidded 20 cents to $3.50, Mailpac Group declined 11 cents to end at $2.50, Dolphin Cove lost 11 cents in closing at $10.89, ONE on ONE Educational slipped 10 cents and ended at 55 cents and Consolidated Bakeries fell 10 cents to finish at $1.35.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 11 and 17 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most frequently used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.