Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market ended on Friday, with the volume of stocks changing hands declining a solid 48 percent and the value 51 percent less, compared with Thursday, with trading in 59 securities compared with 61 on Thursday. The market closed with prices of 22 stocks rising, 22 declining and 15 ending unchanged.
A total of 5,942,960 shares were exchanged, worth $53,615,109, well below the 11,483,563 stock units at $109,755,571 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 100,728 shares at $908,731, declining from 188,255 stocks at $1,799,272 on Thursday. For the month to date, trading ends with an average of 189,910 units at $1,476,778 compared with 202,619 shares at $1,557,732 on the prior day compared to September with an average of 383,823 stock units at $3,398,543.
Transjamaican Highway led trading with 1.50 million shares for 25.3 percent of the total volume, followed by Kingston Wharves, with 707,805 stock units for 11.9 percent of the day’s trade and Wigton Energy with 496,477 stocks for 8.4 percent of the volume traded.
The All Jamaican Composite Index fell 878.07 points to finish at 366,588.27, the JSE Main Index gained 289.97 points to conclude trading at 322,286.12 and the JSE Financial Index slipped 0.34 points to finish at 67.03. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows nine stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and seven with lower offers.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 13.4. The JSE Main and the USD Market PE ratios are based on last traded prices and earnings forecasts by ICInsider.com for companies with the financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close of the market, AS Bryden advanced $3.23 to $35.28 with 12,641 shares crossing the market, Caribbean Cement rose $4.11 to close at $92.11 with investors trading 31,469 stocks, Carreras rallied 79 cents to finish at a 52 weeks high of $18.40 with 159,902 shares changing hands. Eppley skidded 35 cents and ended at $35 with investors swapping 956 stock units, First Rock Real Estate lost $1.06 to end at $10.20 with a transfer of 4,468 units, Jamaica Stock Exchange popped 63 cents in closing at $11.99 as investors exchanged 233,684 shares. Key Insurance dipped 36 cents to $1.89 after traders transferred 8,234 stocks, Sagicor Group sank 79 cents and ended at $40.21 with 16,008 units crossing the exchange, 
Sagicor Real Estate Fund slipped 78 cents to close at $6.85 with investors trading 169,739 stock units. Supreme Ventures gained 80 cents to finish at $18.80 in an exchange of 52,952 shares, Sygnus Real Estate Finance fell 49 cents to end at $7.50 with traders dealing in 2,959 stock units and Wisynco Group dropped 44 cents in closing at $20.05 as traders exchanged 6,973 units
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% sank $4.55 to $35, after 176 stocks cleared the market, 138 Student Living preference share declined $33 and ended at $220 with an exchange of 12 shares and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% shed $1.15 to finish at $103.60 in trading 5 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rose 293.56 points to 332,226.74, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined 878.07 points to wrap up trading at 366,588.27, the JSE Main Index gained 289.97 points to end at 322,286.12, the Junior Market Index popped 2.27 points to finish at 3,355.01 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 4.77 points to finish at 193.57.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.2 based on 2025-26 earnings and .15 based on 2024-25 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other detailed daily charts provide on going updated information to help in decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all of the 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.
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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 971.23 points to 331,933.18, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 2,152.82 points to end at 367,466.34, the JSE Main Index slipped 985.10 points to wrap up trading at 321,996.15, the Junior Market Index declined 4.03 points to finish at 3,352.74 and the JSE USD Market Index sank 3.01 points to end at 188.80.
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.
The market closed with 11,607,202 shares trading worth $124,710,468, down from 12,415,229 stock units at $54,099,958 on Tuesday.
At the close of the market, AS Bryden slipped $3.82 to $32 after trading of 46,213 shares, Barita Investments lost $1.05 and ended at $82 with 2,671 stocks changing hands, Berger Paints fell by 53 cents to finish at $6.08 with trading in 1,165 shares. Caribbean Cement rose $2.90 to end at $92.50 with 2,443 stock units crossing the market, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund climbed $2.40 in closing at $42.40 with investors dealing in 2,229 units, First Rock Real Estate sank $2.20 to close at $10.25 with 907 stocks crossing the exchange. Guardian Holdings skidded $25 to $350 after a transfer of 54 shares, Jamaica Broilers sank 76 cents in closing at $23.99 with 315,094 stock units passing through the market, Jamaica Producers dipped $1.90 to finish at $22.60 after an exchange of 149,910 units. JMMB Group increased 96 cents and ended at $18 with investors trading 17,791 stocks, Kingston Wharves popped 50 cents to close at $29.50 after an exchange of 9,710 units, Massy Holdings fell 50 cents to end at $77 with 649,352 shares clearing the market. Mayberry Group rallied $1.04 to $7.88 in switching ownership of 2,184 stock units, NCB Financial advanced 55 cents to close at $42.50 as investors exchanged 97,067 shares, 138 Student Living rallied 36 cents and ended at $4.28 with a transfer of 1,287 stock units. 
Pan Jamaica increased 49 cents to finish at $50 as 535 units crossed the market, Proven Investments climbed 48 cents in closing at $15.98 with investors trading 982 stocks, Sagicor Group rose 99 cents to end at $41.99 in an exchange of a mere one share. Scotia Group advanced 90 cents in closing at $55.50 after closing with an exchange of 291,930 stocks, Supreme Ventures dropped 43 cents to $18.46 with 46,444 units changing hands, Sygnus Real Estate Finance popped 88 cents to finish at $8 in trading 1,171 stock units and Victoria Mutual Investments shed 50 cents and ended at $2.16 with traders exchanging 140,410 shares.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 404.12 points to close trading at 332,904.41, the All Jamaican Composite Index increased 1,770.33 points to conclude trading at 369,619.16, the JSE Main Index climbed 511.90 points to 322,981.25, the Junior Market Index sank 12.07 points to conclude trading at 3,356.77 and the JSE USD Market Index dropped 1.30 points to end at 191.81.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.4 based on the 2025-26 earnings and 15.3 based on 2024 historical earnings. ICInsider.com’s PE ratio chart and the other, more detailed daily charts provide regularly updated data to help with decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all of 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.
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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 106.90 points to conclude trading at 332,500.29, the All Jamaican Composite Index lost 1,664.56 points to 367,848.83, the JSE Main Index popped 67.79 points to 322,469.35, the Junior Market Index rallied 5.92 points to end at 3,368.84 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 0.76 points to wrap up trading at 193.11.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.4 based on 2025-26 earnings and 15.2 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the detailed daily charts provide regularly updated data to help decision-making.
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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dipped by 1,144.24 points to 332,393.39, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 714.64 points to end at 369,513.39, the JSE Main Index shed 1,097.29 points to end at 322,401.56, the Junior Market Index declined by 13.27 points to 3,362.92 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 0.18 points to 193.87.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.4 based on 2025-26 earnings and 15.4 based on 2024 historical 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 the 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.
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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined 1,230.91 points to end at 333,537.63, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell by 335.57 points to close 368,798.75, the JSE Main Index shed 1,181.55 points to 323,498.85, the Junior Market Index fell 14.12 points to settle at 3,376.19 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 1.39 points to 193.69.
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 the ordinary shares that are 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.
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. the 
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 645.54 points to 334,768.54, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 839.63 points to conclude trading at 369,134.32, the JSE Main Index rallied 460.80 points to 324,680.40, the Junior Market Index advanced 28.82 points to 3,390.31 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 3.12 points to settle at 195.08.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.4 based on 2025-26 projected earnings and 15.2 based on 2024 historical earnings.
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.
The market closed with 17,273,940 shares trading for $103,566,482, tumbling steeply from 112,876,120 stock units at $1,839,053,851 on Tuesday.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 13.5. The JSE Main and the USD Market PE ratios are based on last traded prices and earnings forecasts by ICInsider.com for companies with financial year ending around August 2026.
Kingston Wharves fell 49 cents to end at $28.51 with investors swapping 4,265 shares, NCB Financial popped 50 cents to finish at $42.50 in an exchange of 630,988 stocks, Proven Investments dropped 59 cents to close at $16 with investors trading 1,095 units. Sagicor Group shed 35 cents to $42.10 with 90,877 stock units crossing the market, Sagicor Real Estate Fund declined 78 cents and ended at $6.85 with investors trading 20,062 shares, Seprod fell $1 to finish at $82 after an exchange of 1,761 units. Supreme Ventures dropped $3.75 in closing at $17, with investors dealing in 357,574 stocks and Wisynco Group sank $1 to close at $20.50 after trading of 5,875 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.