Risers beat losers 2 to 1 on JSE USD Market

November 4, 2026 by
Winners outnumbered losers 2 to 1 on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US Dollar Market on Wednesday, following an exchange of 12 securities, down from 14 on Tuesday with prices of six rising, three declining and three ending unchanged. Trading ended with a 49 percent slippage in volume of stocks changing hands, with an 88 percent jump in value over Tuesday.

The market closed with an exchange of 563,601 shares for US$138,376 compared to 1,105,110 stock units at US$73,758 on Tuesday.
Trading ended with an average of 46,967 shares at US$11,531 relative to 78,936 stock units at US$5,268 on Tuesday. Trading for the month to date averages 58,102 units at US$6,909 compared with 63,241 stock units at US$4,776 on the preceding day and an average of 599,023 units for US$38,839 in October.
The US Denominated Equities Index popped 2.89 points to close at 296.84. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows one stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and one with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most commonly used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 19.3. ICInsider.com compiles the earnings per share and the PE used in this report. The PE ratio is derived by dividing the last traded stock price by the earnings per share for financial years ending around August 2027.
At the close of trading, First Rock Real Estate USD share remained at 2 US cents with 5,002 units crossing the market, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy shed 3.45 cents to close at 23 US cents in an exchange of 35 stocks, Productive Business Solutions ended at 95 US cents with investors swapping 114 shares. Quantas Advantage declined by 0.11 of a cent in closing at 14.79 US cents with a transfer of 4,588 stock units, Sterling Investments dropped 0.01 of one cent to end at 2.31 US cents after an exchange of 2 shares, Sygnus Credit Investments increased 0.92 of one cent in closing at 7.79 US cents with investors dealing in 8,281 units. Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share climbed 0.14 of a cent to end at 5.29 US cents with 2,154 stocks clearing the market and Transjamaican Highway rose 0.05 of one cent to finish at 6.6 US cents with an exchange of 531,150 stock units.

In the preference share segment, JMMB Group 7.5% gained 8 cents and ended at US$2.08 with 2,500 shares passing through the market. JMMB Group US8.5% ended at US$1.29 with 38 stocks crossing the exchange, Sygnus Credit Investments 8% rose $1.09 and finished at $10.10 with investors exchanging 500 stock units and Sygnus Credit Investments 8% advanced 41 cents in closing at US$9.91 after a transfer of 9,237 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those of the last transaction.

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Guardian Holdings hits 1-year high

November 4, 2026 by
Guardian Holdings rallied $30 to a 52 weeks high on Wednesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and was one of 37 shares rising, as 38 declined and 34 remained firm. Trading ended with a fall in value and volume of stocks changing hands compared to Tuesday. The major indices of the Main Market and JSE USD Market rose, while the Junior Market index fell.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 417.73 points to close at 391,703.83, as the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 835.04 points to finish at 460,495.09, the JSE Main Index gained 443.49 points to end at 385,664.61, the Junior Market Index shed a mere 0.88 points to 3,198.05 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 2.89 points to 296.84.
At the close of trading, 20,433,125 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 53,179,988 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $165.89 million, down from $173.37 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 563,601 shares for US$138,376 compared to 1,105,110 units at US$73,758 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Sagicor Select Financial Fund led trading with 3.29 million shares, followed by Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund with 2.78 million stocks and Jamaica Broilers with 2.04 million units.
On another day when no stock recorded a million shares changing hands In Junior Market, Woodcats International led the market with 759,837 shares, followed by Image Plus with 724,617 stocks and RA Williams with 549,048 units.
The Main Market ordinary share ended after, Guardian Holdings rallied $30 to finish at $420.00, Massy Holdings increased $1.02 and ended at $75.00, Supreme Ventures climbed 70 cents to end at $18.70, 138 Student Living rose 55 cents in closing at $4.55 and First Rock Real Estate advanced 50 cents to close at $10.00. Among the top losers, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy shed $5.81 to end at $32.94, Jamaica Producers shed $1.48 to $20, Pan Jamaica lost 90 cents and ended at $44.10, Carreras lost 59 cents to close at $28.90 and NCB Financial fell 40 cents to finish at $74.50.
The preferred share segment, closed with the  Jamaica Public Service 7% climbing by $4.81 to finish at $36.
In Junior Market trading, Cargo Handlers gained 97 cents to end at $14.99, Dolphin Cove popped 73 cents in closing at $9.98, ISP Finance gained 35 cents to close at $12.35, Limners and Bards popped 20 cents to finish at $1.30 and Jetcon Corporation climbed 16 cents and ended at $5.40. Among the top losers, Access Financial slipped $1.86 to finish at $19.12, Fontana dropped 10 cents and ended at $6.10, Express Catering declined by 8 cents to close at $2.31, Fosrich dropped 7 cents to end at $1.50 and Lumber Depot declined by 7 cents to close at $2.68.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, based on projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.8 and 18 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.

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 avoid straying 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.

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JSE USD Market bounces again

November 3, 2026 by
Trading climbed sharply for a second consecutive day on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US Dollar Market Index on Tuesday, with a 105 percent jump in the volume of stocks traded, with a 46 percent higher value than on Monday. The day closed with an exchange of 14 securities, up from 12 on Monday, with prices of four rising, four declining and six ending unchanged.

The day closed with an exchange of 1,105,110 shares for US$73,758 after moving up from 539,157 stock units at US$50,427 on Monday.
Trading ended with an average of 78,936 shares at US$5,268 compared to 44,930 shares at US$4,202 on Monday, compared with an average of 599,023 units for US$38,839 in October.
The US Denominated Equities Index gained 2.34 points to settle at 293.95. Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
The PE Ratio, one of the most commonly used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 18.7. ICInsider.com compiles the earnings per share and the PE used in this report. The PE ratio is derived by dividing the last traded stock price by the earnings per share for financial years ending around August 2027.
At the close of trading, AS Bryden closed at 15.99 US cents in an exchange of 790 units, First Rock Real Estate USD share ended at 2 US cents with 410 stocks changing hands, Margaritaville dropped 0.05 of one cent to 8 US cents with a transfer of 2 shares. Productive Business Solutions stopped at 95 US cents with investors swapping 1 stock unit, Proven Investments shed 0.38 of a cent to close at 6.11 US cents with an exchange of 324,075 shares, Quantas Advantage rallied 0.13 of a cent to settle at 14.9 US cents with a transfer of 2,670 stocks. Sterling Investments remained at 2 US cents with an exchange of 5,738 shares, Sygnus Credit Investments gained 0.37 of a cent to finish at 6.87 US cents with 67,835 stocks clearing the market, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share remained at 5.15 US cents as investors exchanged 1,968 shares and Transjamaican Highway rose 0.21 of a cent in closing at 6.55 US cents with 701,043 units crossing the market.
In the preference share segment, JMMB Group 7.5% ended at US$2 in an exchange of 200 stocks, AS Bryden 6% remained at US$1 with investors trading 105 stock units. Productive Business Solutions 9.25% dipped by 85 cents and ended at US$11.25 after an exchange of 62 shares and Sygnus Credit Investments 8% fell 20 cents to finish at US$9.50 with 211 units passing through the market.
Prices of securities trading are those of the last transaction.

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Mixed trading for JSE Markets

November 3, 2026 by
The Jamaica Stock Exchange ended with a sharp rise in trading volume, fueled by a greater value than on Monday. Trading ended with mixed results for the major indices of the Main Market, while the Junior Market index declined and the JSE USD Market rose. At the end of trading the prices of 39 shares rose, 40 declined and 36 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed by 898.11 points to end at 391,286.10, but the All Jamaican Composite Index dipped 34.78 points to close at 461,330.13, the JSE Main Index climbed 1,220.74 points to 385,221.12, the Junior Market Index lost 37.50 points to conclude trading at 3,198.93 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 2.34 points to end at 293.95.
At the close of trading, 53,179,988 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 31,399,145 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $173.37 million, up from just $82.02 million on the previous day. Trading surged on the JSE USD market, with an exchange of 1,105,110 shares for US$73,758 compared to 539,157 units at US$50,427 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Sagicor Select Financial Fund led trading with 31.64 million shares, followed by Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund with 3.26 million stocks and Supreme Ventures with 3.04 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Mailpac Group led with only 734,282 shares, followed by Stationery and Office Supplies with 669,771 stocks and Woodcats International with 577,348 units.
In Main Market ordinary share activity, Sygnus Credit Investments climbed $1.30 to end at $12.00, Carreras popped 76 cents to end at $29.49, Jamaica Stock Exchange advanced 60 cents and ended at $9.80, First Rock Real Estate rose 57 cents to close at $9.50 and Margaritaville rallied 44 cents to finish at $12.44. Among the losers, Supreme Ventures dropped $1.03 to close at $18.00, Pan Jamaica declined 99 cents to $45.00, Quantas Advantage shed 59 cents to finish at $21.75, Sagicor Group dipped 57 cents and ended at $41.00, Caribbean Cement fell 50 cents to $116.00 and Proven Investments shed by 50 cents in closing at $9.50.
In the preferred share segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% fell by $3.36 to $32 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% rose $50 in closing at $1,150.
In the Junior Market, winners circle, Consolidated Bakeries gained 20 cents to finish at $1.48, Derrimon Trading increased 7 cents and ended at $1.21, Everything Fresh climbed 7 cents to close at $1.78, Woodcats International popped 5 cents to end at 50 cents, Blue Power advanced 5 cents in closing at $3.29 and Elite Diagnostic rose 5 cents to $1.70. Among the top losers, Dolphin Cove slipped 78 cents to finish at $9.25, Fontana fell 29 cents and ended at $6.20, Caribbean Cream declined by 28 cents to end at $4.40, Express Catering fell 11 cents in closing at $2.39 and Lasco Financial slipped 10 cents to end at $1.57.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.7 and 17.9 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 comparison 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.

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Trading surged on JSE US Dollar Market

November 2, 2026 by
Trading surged on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US Dollar Market on Monday, with an 84 percent jump in the volume of stocks traded, accompanied by a 154 percent surge in value, compared to Friday. The market closed with an exchange of 12 securities compared with 10 on Friday, with six rising, three declining and three ending unchanged.

Market activity ended with an exchange of 539,157 shares valued at US$50,427, following an increase from 293,051 stock units at US$19,870 on Friday. Trading ended with an average of 44,930 shares at US$4,202 up from 29,305 stock units at US$1,987 on Friday and an average for October valued at 599,023 units for US$38,839.
The US Denominated Equities Index rose by 1.37 points to 291.61.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows five stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most commonly used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 18.5. ICInsider.com compiles the earnings per share and the PE used in this report. The PE ratio is derived by dividing the last traded stock price by the earnings per share for financial years ending around August 2027.
At the close of an active trading session, AS Bryden ended at 15.99 US cents after a transfer of 24 units, First Rock Real Estate USD share rallied 0.2 of a cent in closing at 2 US cents with 6 stocks clearing the market, Margaritaville remained at 8.05 US cents in an exchange of 14 shares. Productive Business Solutions rose 5 cents to finish at 95 US cents with a transfer of 153 stocks, Quantas Advantage advanced 0.57 of one cent to settle at 14.77 US cents in switching ownership of 1,059 shares, Sygnus Credit Investments popped 0.02 of a cent and ended at 6.5 US cents after an exchange of 29,973 stock units. Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share remained at 5.15 US cents with 2,708 units changing hands and Transjamaican Highway skidded by 0.07 of a cent to finish at 6.34 US cents with an exchange of 499,744 stocks. In the preference segment, JMMB Group 7.5% dipped 2 cents to end at US$2 with 2,000 shares passing through the market. JMMB Group US8.5% increased 24.67 cents in closing at US$1.29with investors swapping 2,482 stock units, Productive Business Solutions 9.25% climbed US$1.92 in closing at US$12.10 after an exchange of 4 units and Sygnus Credit Investments 8% declined by US$1.59 to finish at US$9.01 with investors dealing in 990 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those of the last transaction.

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Junior Market up, Main Market down

November 2, 2026 by
The Junior and JSE USD Market indices rallied on Monday, at the close of the Jamaica Stock Exchange and the major indices of the Main Market declined. The value and volume of stocks traded declined compared to Friday. Trading ended with prices of 45 stocks rising, 45 declining, and 26 closing firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index fell 1,118.81 points to 390,387.99, the All Jamaican Composite Index slipped 439.35 points to 461,364.91, the JSE Main Index dropped 1,198.65 points to settle at 384,000.38, the Junior Market Index inched 3.80 points higher to end at 3,236.43 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 1.37 points to 291.61.
At the close of trading, 31,399,145 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 37,536,385 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to just $82.02 million, down from $170.82 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 539,157 shares for US$50,427 compared to 293,051 units at US$19,870 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Sagicor Select Financial Fund led with 10.30 million shares, followed by Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund with 6.83 million stocks and Transjamaican Highway with 2.65 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Woodcats International led with 2.13 million shares, followed by ONE on ONE Educational with 642,688 stocks and Lumber Depot with 496,679 units.
In Main Market ordinary share activity, General Accident increased 68 cents and ended at $7.88, Jamaica Producers rallied 52 cents to close at $21.48, 138 Student Living rose 49 cents to end at $3.59, Jamaica Broilers gained 42 cents in closing at $14.72 and AS Bryden climbed 31 cents to finish at $16.99. Among the top losers, Caribbean Cement fell $3.35 to close at $116.50, Jamaica Stock Exchange shed 58 cents to end at $9.20, West Indies Petroleum dropped 55 cents to close at $9.36, Sagicor Real Estate Fund declined by 50 cents and ended at $9.00 and Carreras lost 27 cents to finish at $28.73.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share advanced $3 to finish at $215, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% slipped $79.90 and ended at $1,100 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% popped $1.50 to end at $104.
In the Junior Market, among the winners, Caribbean Flavours advanced 18 cents in closing at $1.31, Lasco Financial increased 10 cents to end at $1.67, Lumber Depot climbed 7 cents to finish at $2.77, GWest Corporation increased 6 cents and ended at 68 cents, Dolla Financial rallied 5 cents in closing at $3.60 and AMG Packaging advanced 5 cents and ended at $1.80. Among the top losers, Cargo Handlers slipped 98 cents and ended at $14.02, Jetcon Corporation skidded by 50 cents to end at $5.25, Derrimon Trading dipped by 13 cents to close at $1.14, Consolidated Bakeries shed 12 cents to finish at $1.28 and ONE on ONE Educational dropped 11 cents and ended at 74 cents.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.7 and 18.1 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 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.

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Trading pulls back on JSE USD Market

October 30, 2026 by
Trading plunged on Friday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US Dollar Market, with a 56 percent drop in the volume traded, with a 90 percent lower value than Thursday. Ten securities changed hands similar to Thursday, with prices of five rising, two declining and three ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 293,051 sharesworth US$19,870 after tumbling from 662,065 stock units at US$201,918 on Thursday.
Trading ended with an average of 29,305 shares at US$1,987 after falling from 66,207 stock units at US$20,192 on Thursday. Trading for the month to date averages 599,023 units at US$38,839 compared with 628,390 stock units at US$40,738 on the preceding day and an average of 120,090 units for US$9,981 in September.
The US Denominated Equities Index rose 1.99 points to settle at 290.24. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most commonly used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 18.3. ICInsider.com compiles the earnings per share and the PE used in this report. The PE ratio is derived by dividing the last traded stock price by the earnings per share for financial years ending around August 2027.
At the close of trading, First Rock Real Estate USD share slipped 0.2 of a cent and ended at 1.8 US cents with 101 shares changing hands, Margaritaville popped 1.05 cents to finish at 8.05 US cents with an exchange of 947 stocks, Productive Business Solutions ended at 90 US cents with a transfer of a mere one share.  Proven Investments increased 0.49 of a cent to end at 6.49 US cents with investors swapping 15 stock units, Quantas Advantage lost 1.3 cents to close at 14.2 US cents, following trading of 2,011 shares, Sterling Investments remained at 2.25 US cents with 393 stock units passing through the market. Sygnus Credit Investments climbed 0.02 of one cent and ended at 6.48 US cents, with a transfer of 13,877 units and Transjamaican Highway rose 0.07 of one cent, in closing at 6.41 US cents after an exchange of 275,602 stocks.
In the preference segment, AS Bryden 6% ended at US$1 in trading of 20 shares and Sygnus Credit Investments 8% gained 60 cents to end at US$10.60 with 84 stocks changing hands.
Prices of securities trading are those of the last transaction.

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All JSE markets rose to close out month

October 30, 2026 by
Trading closed Friday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the volume of stocks traded, with a higher value than on Thursday and closed out October the major indices of all three JSE markets rising to close the month on a positive outturn. At the close, rising prices outnumbered those declining 44 to 35, with 35 remaining firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index rose 924.26 points to 391,506.80, as the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 1,223.83 points to close at 461,804.26, the JSE Main Index climbed 794.50 points to end at 385,199.03, the Junior Market Index rallied 22.94 points to settle at 3,232.63 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 1.99 points to close at 290.24.
At the close of market activities, 37,536,385 shares were traded in all three markets, up from 30,440,992 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $170.82 million, up from $152.64 million on the Thursday. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 293,051 shares for US$19,870, down from 662,065 units at US$201,918 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 7.51 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 3.42 million stocks and Radio Jamaica with 2.78 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Jamaican Teas led with 4.15 million shares, followed by Derrimon Trading with 3.65 million stocks and Fosrich with 3.35 million units.
In Main Market ordinary share trades, Caribbean Cement rallied $3.85 to finish at $119.85, Eppley popped $2.70 and ended at $33.25, AS Bryden gained $1.68 to end at $16.68, Barita Investments rose $1.55 in closing at $74.75 and Pan Jamaica advanced 99 cents to close at $45.99. Among the top losers, Scotia Group declined by $1 to end at $70.00, Carreras dropped by 90 cents in closing at $29.00, General Accident skidded by 75 cents to $7.20, GraceKennedy fell 51 cents to end at $81.49 and Jamaica Broilers shed 49 cents to finish at $14.30.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% lost $8.94 in closing at $34 and 138 Student Living preference share fell $3 to close at $212.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, Access Financial increased $3.42 to finish at $20.99, Derrimon Trading climbed 27 cents and ended at $1.27, Mailpac Group increased 24 cents to close at $2.60, Lumber Depot rallied 19 cents in closing at $2.70 and Regency Petroleum increased 16 cents to close at $4.37. Among the top losers, ISP Finance slipped 35 cents and ended at $12.00, Caribbean Flavours fell 17 cents in closing at $1.13, Caribbean Cream dipped by 15 cents to close at $4.68, Dolla Financial lost 11 cents to end at $3.55 and Elite Diagnostic slipped by 7 cents to finish at $1.74.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.9 and 18.1 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, facilitating easy comparison 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.

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All JSE Markets closed higher

October 29, 2026 by
All three market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange recorded gains on Thursday, following increased trading activity, with both the trading volume and value of stocks, climbing over trading on Wednesday. Trading resulted in the major indices of all three Markets rising, following the prices of 36 shares rising, 39 declining and 30 remaining firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index gained 1,840.65 points to 390,582.54, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 1,117.19 points to end at 460,580.43, the JSE Main Index popped by 1,524.98 points to close trading at 384,404.53, the Junior Market Index rallied 53.30 points to 3,209.69 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 5.68 points to end at 288.25.
At the close of trading, 30,440,992 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 11,660,337 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $152.64 million, up from $75.4 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 662,065 shares for US$201,918, up from 326,949 units at US$20,128 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 led with 5.12 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 3.31 million stocks and Radio Jamaica with 2.23 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Jamaican Teas led with 3.08 million shares, followed by Mailpac Group with 2.21 million stocks and Fosrich with 2.01 million units.
Trading In Main Market ordinary share ended, after Guardian Holdings climbed $6 to $390.00, Barita Investments increased $3.20 to finish at $73.20, First Rock Real Estate popped $1.58 in closing at $8.90, Caribbean Cement gained $1 to close at $116.00 and Kingston Properties rose 90 cents to end at $12.30. Among the top losers, Eppley shed $3.13 to end trading at $30.55, GraceKennedy dipped by $1 to $82, Jamaica Producers fell by 90 cents and ended at $20.00, NCB Financial skidded by 63 cents to finish at $73.77 and Mayberry Group fell 36 cents to end at $5.00.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service seven percent rose $3.90 and ended at $4.
In the Junior Market activity, ISP Finance rallied by $2.47 to close trading $12.35, Caribbean Cream advanced 98 cents in closing at $4.83, Dolphin Cove climbed 77 cents in closing at $10.13, Paramount Trading gained 20 cents to end at $1.03 and Fosrich rose 15 cents to finish at $1.55. Among the top losers, Consolidated Bakeries declined by 15 cents to $1.40, Honey Bun dropped 15 cents and ended at $7.00, Lumber Depot slipped 15 cents and ended at $2.51, Jamaican Teas fell 13 cents to close at $2.05 and Image Plus dipped by 10 cents to end at $1.49.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, ended at 13.7 and 17.9 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 to facilitate easy comparison 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.

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Trading drops on Jamaica Stock Exchange

October 28, 2026 by
Stocks mostly rose at the close of trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Wednesday after a fall in the value and volume of stocks traded on Tuesday. The market ended with the major indices of the Main Market rising, the Junior Market and the JSE USD Market indices falling. At the end of trading the prices of 42 shares rose, 33 declined and 31 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index gained 867.25 points in closing at 388,741.89, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,452.29 points to finish at 459,463.24, the JSE Main Index rallied 940.54 points to 382,879.55, the Junior Market Index slipped by just 4.47 points to settle at 3,156.39 and the JSE USD Market Index lost 1.16 points to wrap up trading at 282.57.
At the close of trading, 11,660,337 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 17,890,791 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $75.4 million, down from $117.9 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 326,949 shares for US$20,128, compared to 320,051 units at US$39,583 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 2.38 million shares, followed by AS Bryden with 1.25 million stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 878,592 units.
In Junior Market trading, Atlantic Hardware led with 646,809 shares, followed by Woodcats International with 538,946 stocks and Derrimon Trading with 536,697 units.
In Main Market ordinary share trading, Guardian Holdings increased $4.01 to close at $384.00, Caribbean Cement climbed $1.70 to close at $115, General Accident gained 95 cents to close at $7.95, Jamaica Producers rose 80 cents to finish at $20.90 and Scotia Group advanced 75 cents and ended at $71.00. Among the top losers, Barita Investments declined by $4.20 to close at $70.00, First Rock Real Estate shed $1.62 to end at $7.32, AS Bryden lost $1 to end at $15.00, GraceKennedy slipped $1 to $83.00 and Stanley Motta fell 56 cents and ended at $6.84.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share gained $25 to close at $215.
In the Junior Market, among the top performing stocks, Knutsford Express rallied 36 cents and ended at $8.51, Dolla Financial climbed 10 cents to close at $3.74, Fontana rose 7 cents to finish at $6.40, Image Plus rallied 6 cents to $1.59 and Elite Diagnostic increased 5 cents to end at $1.82. Among the top losers, Caribbean Cream skidded by $1.11 and ended at $3.85, Dolphin Cove dropped 78 cents to close at $9.36, Fosrich dipped by 18 cents to finish at $1.40, Lasco Financial fell 16 cents in closing at $1.51 and Honey Bun skidded by 9 cents to end at $7.15.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.5 and 17.7 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.

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.

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