Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market ended on Friday, with the volume of stocks traded rising 58 percent and 4 percent greater value compared to Thursday, following trading in 57 securities compared with 59 on Thursday, with prices of 17 rising, 23 declining and 17 ending unchanged, resulting in healthy gains in the market index.
The market closed after 14,821,316 shares were traded with a value of $108,874,973, in comparison with 9,400,269 stocks for $104,848,942 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 260,023 shares for $1,910,087, up from 159,327 shares at $1,777,101 on Thursday and month to date, an average of 223,757 units at $1,892,495, well aligned with 219,774 shares at $1,890,563 on the preceding day and below May with an average of 328,145 stock units at $2,328,972.
Transjamaican Highway led trading with 7.0 million shares for 47.3 percent of total volume, followed by Innovative Energy, with 5.45 million units for 36.8 percent of the day’s trade and Lasco Distributors with just 373,318 stocks for 2.5 percent of the volume traded.
The All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 2,898.56 points to close at 403,623.92, the JSE Main Index advanced 1,664.86 points to 341,287.00 and the JSE Financial Index rose 1.00 points to 64.93. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows eight stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 14.8. ICInsider.com compiles the JSE Main and the USD Market PE ratios based on last traded prices and earnings forecasts for companies with the financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close, AS Bryden skidded $2.24 to $23.01, with 2,716 shares being traded, Barita Investments declinedx $1.19 in closing at $68.01 with an exchange of 8,690 units, Eppley slipped 50 cents to $33, with 2,500 shares changing hands. GraceKennedy fell 91 cents and ended at $67.99 with investors trading 35,025 stock units, Guardian Holdings popped $6 to close at $321, with 5,108 stocks crossing the exchange, Massy Holdings advanced $1.60 to finish at $74 with investors swapping 2,764 shares. Mayberry Group declined 40 cents to $6, with 1,481 stocks clearing the market, Pan Jamaica sank 87 cents to close at $44.13 after an exchange of 7,167 units, Proven Investments rose 87 cents in closing at $11.90 and closed with an exchange of 417 stock units. 
Sagicor Group rallied $1.14 and ended at $39.50 after an exchange of 15,629 shares, Sagicor Real Estate Fund increased 40 cents to end at $8.99 with investors dealing in 718 stock units, Scotia Group climbed $5.33 to finish at $59.63 in an exchange of 314,086 stocks. Stanley Motta dipped $1.20 and ended at $5.80, with 6,034 units crossing the market and Sygnus Real Estate Finance sank 50 cents to $8 as investors exchanged 4,240 shares.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% gained $99.78 to finish at $1159.78, following trading of 888 stock units and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% popped $1.50 to end at $110 in an exchange of 1,966 stocks.
Prices of stocks traded are those for the last transaction unless otherwise stated.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index jumped 1,795.51 points to 347,710.14, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 2,898.56 points to finish at 403,623.92, the JSE Main Index rallied 1,664.86 points to close at 341,287.00, the Junior Market Index rallied by 28.32 points to end at 2,980.34 and the JSE USD Market Index advanced by 1.65 points to finish at 234.13.
In the preference share segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% climbed $99.78 to $1,160 and Sygnus Credit Investments 10% increased $1.50 to $110.
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.
The group reports that, based on the unanimous recommendation of a committee of independent directors of the board of directors of SGJL, it has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement with its majority shareholder, Scotiabank Caribbean Holdings Limited to take SGJL private whereby, among other things, all of the issued and outstanding shares of SGJL that SCHL does not currently own will be repurchased for $61.50 in cash per share, subject to court approval as well as the approval of SGJL’s minority shareholders. 
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined 1,320.92 points to 345,914.63, the All Jamaican Composite Index skidded 1,176.35 points to settle at 400,725.36, the JSE Main Index dropped 1,111.28 points to wrap up trading at 339,622.14, the Junior Market Index slipped 35.90 points to a new multi-year low of 2,952.02 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 0.45 points to 232.48.
At the close of the market, the PE ratio, for the current year, which is compiled with projected earnings, 2026-27 is 12.5 and 14.5 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in 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 daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in 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.
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 averaged 261,353 shares at $1,568,657, in comparison with 250,240 stock units at $2,011,319 on Tuesday and month to date, an average of 227,527 stock units at $1,905,116 compared to 222,838 shares valued at $1,951,754 on the previous day and May with an average of 328,145 stock units at $2,328,972.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 15.42 ICInsider.com compiles the JSE Main and the USD Market PE ratios based on the last traded prices and earnings forecasted for companies with the fiscal year ending around August 2026.
Lasco Manufacturing rose 40 cents to $6.80 with 54,987 shares crossing the market, Mayberry Jamaican Equities rallied 79 cents to end at $6.79 in an exchange of 3,005 stock units, Sagicor Group shed $1.84 to finish at $38.16 following trading of 29,781 units. Sagicor Real Estate Fund increased $1.85 to $8.72 with 20,401 stocks passing through the market, Seprod dropped 89 cents to $74.01 with investors swapping 3,609 shares and Wisynco Group climbed 54 cents in closing at $19.50 with 10,752 stock units crossing the exchange.
The prices of stocks are those of the last transaction unless otherwise stated.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 598.51 points to 347,235.55, the All Jamaican Composite Index increased 1,316.05 points to wrap up trading at 401,901.71, the JSE Main Index climbed 781.42 points to finish at 340,733.42, the Junior Market Index skidded by 20.61 points to finish at 2,987.92, for a 12.2 percent fall for 2026 to date and the JSE USD Market Index declined 3.08 points to conclude trading at 232.03.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference shares dropped $32 to close at $200.
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.
A total of 14,013,445 shares were traded at $112,633,862 compared with 11,019,058 stock units at $122,083,482 on Monday.
At the close of trading, Barita Investments rose by $1.36 to end at $69.37 with 5,700 shares crossing the market, Caribbean Cement declined 45 cents to $105 after an exchange of 9,831 units, Carreras traded 201,361 shares in climbing to a 52 weeks high of $24.03 after rising by 8 cents, Eppley shed 50 cents in closing at $34.50 with investors trading 4,476 shares. Jamaica Stock Exchange advanced 48 cents and ended at $10.79 with a mere one stock unit crossing the exchange, Kingston Properties fell 40 cents to finish at $11.60 with a transfer of 612 stocks, Kingston Wharves popped $1.90 to $37.40 as investors exchanged 1,679 units. Mayberry Jamaican Equities lost 79 cents in closing at $6 after a transfer of 50,332 stocks, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy dropped $10.15 to $30 with an exchange of 3,254 shares, Pan Jamaica climbed $1.97 and ended at $47.47 with 1,042 stock units changing hands. Sagicor Real Estate Fund sank $2.11 to finish at $6.87 with trading of 23,995 shares and 
Wisynco Group dropped 54 cents to $18.96 with investors dealing in 1,062,670 stock units.
The closing prices of stocks are those of the last transaction unless otherwise stated.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index increased by 1,182.59 points to 346,637.04. Tthe All Jamaican Composite Index gained 935.93 points to end at 400,585.66, the JSE Main Index advanced by 1,371.60 points to close at 339,952.00, the Junior Market Index slipped 17.85 points to settle at 3,008.53 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 0.81 points to 235.11.
In the preference share segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% fell $96 to close at $2,299, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% dipped $70 to end at $1,060 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% rose $3.65 in closing at $107.
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.
The market closed following an exchange of 11,019,058 shares valued at $122,083,482, up from 15,074,139 units at $85,730,529 on Friday.
At the close of trading, AS Bryden climbed by $2.25 to $25.75 after a transfer of 50 shares, Barita Investments declined 66 cents to $68.01 after an exchange of 2,033 stocks, Caribbean Cement rose $1.15 to end at $105.45 after an exchange of 28,323 shares. Carreras rallied 95 cents to finish at $23.95 following trading of 191,381 stocks, General Accident popped $1.30 to finish at $9.28 with 81,741 stock units passing through the market, but with most trades taking place around $8, JMMB Group gained 85 cents to end at $15.35 with a transfer of 79,383 stocks. Kingston Wharves increased 48 cents to $35.50 with 93,536 units crossing the market, Mayberry Group rallied $1.38 in closing at $6.41 after an exchange of 622 shares, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy popped $3.65 to finish at $40.15 with 26 stock units changing hands. NCB Financial advanced 45 cents and ended at $52, following trading of 123,311 shares, 
Pan Jamaica sank 48 cents to close at $45.50 with 40,293 stock units crossing the market, Proven Investments rose 97 cents to end at $12 with investors trading 10,501 units. Supreme Ventures rallied 50 cents in closing at $17.20 after an exchange of 1,978,753 stock units and West Indies Petroleum increased 94 cents to $9 with investors dealing in 8,530 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 2,442.21 points to end at 345,454.45, the All Jamaican Composite Index increased by 3,562.00 points to 399,649.73, the JSE Main Index climbed by 2,430.47 points to 338,580.40, the Junior Market Index rose to 16.51 points to 3,026.38 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 1.59 points to finish at 235.92.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% increased by $3.97 to $39, 138 Student Living popped $42.64 to $233, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% declined by $29.78 to end at $1,130, while Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% rallied $1.85 to end at $103.
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.