The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Wednesday, with a fall in the volume and value of stocks exchanged, than on Tuesday, resulting in the major indices Main Market rising, the Junior Market index just slipping and the JSE USD Market falling. At the end of trading the prices of 41 shares rose, 48 declined and 31 remained firm.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 1,877.14 points to finish at 352,012.73, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 2,791.44 points to finish at 402,079.55, the JSE Main Index rallied 1,967.41 points to settle at 343,331.93, the Junior Market Index slipped 0.49 points to 3,306.28 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 3.34 points to wrap up trading at 275.86.
At the close of the market, 27,193,621 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 34,961,772 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Main and the Junior markets amounting to $120.79 million, down from $231.77 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 496,078 shares for US$22,659, compared to 971,344 units at US$46,476 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 1.60 million shares followed by Wigton Energy with 1.39 million stocks and Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund with 414,286 units.
In Junior Market trading, Fosrich led with 6.80 million shares followed by Woodcats International with 4.51 million stocks and Indies Pharma with 2.50 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% rose $201 to close at $2,500 and 138 Student Living preference share rallied $26 to $225.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 14.5. The PE is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.5 based on 2025 earnings, excluding any major one-time income or expense. The PE ratio is one of the most popular measures 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.
The market closed with an exchange of 496,078 shares valued at US$22,659, after skidding from 971,344 stock units at US$46,476 on Tuesday.
Productive Business Solutions sank 1.97 cents and ended at US$1.22 with traders dealing in a mere one unit, Proven Investments lost 0.83 of one cent to finish at 7.81 US cents with 7,236 stocks changing hands, Sterling Investments ended at 2 US cents with just one share being traded. Sygnus Credit Investments increased 0.35 of one cent to 6.35 US cents with investors dealing in 6,890 units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share climbed 0.25 of a cent to close at 4.5 US cents after an exchange of 2 stock units and Transjamaican Highway remained at 4.5 US cents with investors trading 479,681 shares.
The market closed with an exchange of 971,344 shares for US$46,476, after soaring from 493,735 stock units at US$27,081 on Monday.
Proven Investments declined 0.01 of one cent and ended at 8.64 US cents with 25,309 stocks crossing the market, Sterling Investments remained at 2 US cents with an exchange of 16,690 units, Sygnus Credit Investments shed 0.46 of a cent in closing at 6 US cents after traders swapped 75,466 stocks. Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share slipped 0.25 of a cent to 4.25 US cents with investors trading 8,296 units and Transjamaican Highway dipped 0.29 of one cent to finish at 4.5 US cents in an exchange of 844,437 shares.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 558.08 points to end trading at 350,135.59, with the All Jamaican Composite Index skidding 386.57 points to close at 399,288.11, the JSE Main Index slipped 408.05 points to 341,364.52, the Junior Market Index dipped 23.33 points to end at 3,306.77 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied by 6.91 points to 279.20.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share dropped $26.50 and ended at $199 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% rallied $61 to $1,121.
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 market closed with an average of 37,980 shares at US$2,083 falling from 53,005 stock units at US$15,215 on Friday, with a month to date average of 104,007 units at US$63,475, after sliding from 110,461 stock units at US$69,476 on the previous day and February that ended with an average of 95,098 units for US$6,755.
Proven Investments increased 0.66 of one cent to close at 8.65 US cents in an exchange of 1,769 shares. Sterling Investments remained at 2 US cents with investors trading 946 units, Sygnus Credit Investments climbed 0.41 of a cent to close at 6.46 US cents after an exchange of 3,323 stocks, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share ended at 4.5 US cents with investors swapping 3,319 stock units and Transjamaican Highway rose 0.11 of a cent to finish at 4.79 US cents after traders swapped 480,434 shares.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index lost 131.97 points to 350,693.67, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 78.40 points to end at 399,674.68, the JSE Main Index increased 66.85 points to close at 341,772.57, the Junior Market Index sank 27.19 points to 3,330.10 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 1.19 points to 272.29.
At the close of the market, 18,496,265 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 39,863,889 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $69.7 million, down from $99.62 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 493,735 shares for US$27,081 compared to 583,059 units at US$167,362 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 4.21 million shares followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 523,061 stocks and Wigton Energy with 362,886 units.
In the Junior Market trading, Woodcats International ended as the leading traded stock with 5.97 million shares, followed by Future Energy that ended with the trading of 839,575 shares and Kintyre Holdings finishing with 772,536 units.
The market’s PE ratio, one of the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14.4, that is computed using 2026-27 earnings and 15.6 compiled with 2025 historical earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio 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 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. 
The market closed with an exchange of 583,059 shares for US$167,362 compared to 133,182 stock units at US$7,112 on Thursday.
Sygnus Credit Investments remained at 6.05 US cents, with 308,661 stock units clearing the market, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share remained at 4.5 US cents after an exchange of 2,620 shares and Transjamaican Highway lost 0.01 of one cent to end at 4.68 US cents with investors trading 157,518 units.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index slipped 559.79 points to land at 350,825.64, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 1,426.84 points to settle at 399,596.28, the JSE Main Index skidded 264.42 points to 341,705.72, the Junior Market Index declined 42.62 points to finish at 3,357.29 and the JSE USD Market Index increased 3.68 points to 273.48.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share gained $27 to end at $225.
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 market closed with an exchange of 133,182 shares for US$7,112 rising from 41,837 stock units at US$6,179 on Wednesday.
Proven Investments remained at 8 US cents in an exchange of 23,693 stock units, Sygnus Credit Investments lost 0.41 of one cent to end at 6.05 US cents with 12,272 shares passing through the market. Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share ended at 4.5 US cents following an exchange of 43,597 stocks and Transjamaican Highway dipped 0.01 of a cent to finish at 4.69 US cents with 53,615 units crossing the exchange.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dipped 1,327.66 points to close at 351,385.43, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 806.53 points to wrap up trading at 401,023.12, the JSE Main Index slipped 1,340.31 points to close trading at 341,970.14, the Junior Market Index skidded just 6.45 points to 3,399.91 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 1.55 points to conclude trading at 269.80.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share sank $31 to $198, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% dived $130 to close trading at $1,060 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% advanced $2 to end at $109.
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.