Wigton Energy closed out May with a large trade of near 69 million shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market on Friday, helping in pushing the volume of stocks traded up 129 percent with 52 percent higher value compared to Thursday. Trading ended with a slight reduction in the number of securities changing hands at 59 compared with 60 on Thursday, with prices of 25 rising, 21 declining and 13 ending unchanged.
Market activity soared to 86,182,062 shares trading valued $259,773,986, rising from 37,670,421 stocks worth $170,868,876 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 1,460,713 shares at $4,402,949, following an increase from 627,840 units at $2,847,815 on Thursday and for the month to date, an average of 328,145 stock units at $2,328,972 compared with 269,426 shares at $2,221,446 on the prior day and April with an average of 342,509 stock units at $2,726,829.
Trading in Wigton Energy ended with an exchange of 68.57 million shares for 79.6 percent of total volume, followed well behind by Transjamaican Highway with 5.27 million stocks for 6.1 percent of the day’s trade, Sagicor Select Financial Fund closed with 5.24 million stock units for 6.1 percent of the volume traded, Carreras delivered 2.13 million shares for 2.5 percent of the overall volume and Radio Jamaica with 1.85 million stocks for 2.1 percent of market share.
The All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 1,385.89 points to close at 403,382.31, the JSE Main Index rallied 717.46 points to end at 341,344.15 and the JSE Financial Index popped 0.01 points to close at 64.54. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows 14 stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 15.6. ICInsider.com compiles the PE ratios for the JSE Main and the USD Market based on last traded prices and earnings forecasts for companies with the fiscal year ending around August 2026.
At the close of trading, AS Bryden popped 65 cents in closing at $24 after a transfer of 2,860 shares, Eppley climbed 75 cents to $35.35, following trading of 386 units, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund sank $3.30 to finish at $42.50 with 1,746 shares `crossing the market. First Rock Real Estate dipped $1.70 and ended at $7.10 with an exchange of 4,649 stocks, General Accident increased $1.26 to a 52 weeks close of $9.96 with 151,082 stock units changing hands, Guardian Holdings lost $4 to stop at $316 with traders dealing in 5,740 shares. Kingston Properties rose 50 cents to $12.50 with 73,218 stock units passing through the market, Margaritaville shed 58 cents to finish at $9.51 in an exchange of 200 stocks, 
Massy Holdings gained 40 cents and ended at $72.40 with 4,483 units clearing the market. Mayberry Group sank 79 cents to $5.51 in the trading of 10,469 shares, Proven Investments advanced 98 cents to $12.98 after an exchange of 253,614 stock units, Sagicor Group rallied $2 to close at $41, with trading of 195,053 stocks. Scotia Group rose $1 to $54 in an exchange of 44,087 units, Seprod skidded $1 to finish at $81 with investors swapping 56,437 shares and Sterling Investments fell 79 cents to a 52 weeks low of $2.71 with 22,978 stocks crossing the exchange.
In the preference share segment, 138 Student Living preferred share rallied $15 to end at $235 in switching ownership of 849 units and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% declined $1.99 to $105.01 with investors trading 497 stock units.
Prices of stocks trading, are those of the last transaction unless otherwise stated.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 811.46 points to settle at 348,753.30, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,385.89 points to 403,382.31, the JSE Main Index climbed by 717.46 points to 341,344.15, the Junior Market Index rallied by 17.44 points to finish at 3,117.58 while the JSE USD Market Index fell 1.59 points to close trading at 243.92.
At the close of trading, the market’s current year’s PE ratio, which is compiled with projected 2026-27 earnings is 12.8 and 15.3 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the more popular measures used to value shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the detailed 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 ended with an average of 627,840 shares at $2,847,815 with an increase from 221,875 stock units worth $1,718,443 on Wednesday and month to date, an average of 269,426 units at $2,221,446, rising from 249,478 shares at $2,186,583 on the preceding day and April with an average of 342,509 stock units at $2,726,829.
The Main Market closed with an average PE Ratio of 15.7. ICInsider.com compiles the PE ratios for the JSE Main and the USD Market based on the last traded prices and projected earnings for the fiscal year ending around August 2026.
Proven Investments popped 82 cents to $12 after an exchange of 338,821 shares, Sagicor Group sank $2 to close at $39 with investors trading 145,615 stock units, Sterling Investments rallied 41 cents to finish at $3.50 in an exchange of 500,000 stocks and Sygnus Real Estate Finance advanced $1 and ended at $10 with investors dealing in 541 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 rallied 1,427.39 points to 347,941.84, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 1,426.30 points to end at 401,996.42, the JSE Main Index gained 1,435.15 points to wrap up trading at 340,626.69, the Junior Market Index increased just 7.71 points to end at 3,100.14 and the JSE USD Market Index declined by 3.15 points to settle at 245.51.
At the close of the preference share segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% dipped $11.07 to end at $30 and 138 Student Living preference share gained $8 in closing at $220.
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 with just 13,978,119 shares trading for $108,261,883, falling steeply from 49,520,117 stock units at $256,704,799 on Tuesday.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 15.4. 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.
NCB Financial rose $1.05 to finish at $53 with 370,481 shares clearing the market, Pan Jamaica gained $1.98 and ended at $47.98 after an exchange of 9,899 units, Sagicor Group rallied $1.80 to close at $41 with 64,300 stocks changing hands. Scotia Group fell 41 cents to $53.20 with an exchange of 63,647 stock units and Supreme Ventures dipped 44 cents to $16.70 with 721,516 shares crossing the market.
Prices of stocks are those for the last transaction unless otherwise stated.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped by 3,562.08 points to 346,514.45, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 4,752.39 points to 400,570.12, the JSE Main Index dived by 3,746.53 points to conclude trading at 339,191.54, the Junior Market Index rallied by a mere 2.68 points to 3,092.43 and the JSE USD Market Index fell by 1.38 points to end at 248.66.
In the preference share segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% climbed $4.78 to end at $1,160.
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 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 with 49,520,117 shares trading for $256,704,799, climbing steeply from 18,733,871 stocks at $137,474,613 on Friday.
ICInsider.com compiles the JSE Main and the USD Market PE ratios based on the last traded prices and projected earnings for fiscal years ending around August 2026.
Scotia Group dipped $1.36 to $53.61 in an exchange of 345,447 units. Sygnus Real Estate Finance lost $1.10 to $9 with investors dealing in 200 stocks and West Indies Petroleum skidded 95 cents to $9.05 with 80,481 shares crossing the exchange.
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 declined by 2,125.22 points to 350,076.53, the All Jamaican Composite Index lost 2,217.57 points to end at 405,322.51, the JSE Main Index declined by 2,050.18 points to 342,938.07, the Junior Market Index shed 22.97 points to end at 3,089.75 and JSE USD Market Index dropped 11.96 points to 250.04.
At the close of trading, the market’s current year’s PE ratio, which is compiled with projected 2026-27 earnings is 12.5 and 15 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the more popular measures used 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 detailed 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 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 with trading of 18,733,871 shares with a value of $137,474,613 against 11,013,373 stock units worth $141,467,311 on Thursday.
The Main Market closed trading resulting in an average PE Ratio of 14.9. ICInsider.com compiles the JSE Main and USD Market PE ratios based on last traded prices and earnings forecasts for companies with the financial year ending around August 2026.
Kingston Wharves popped 85 cents and ended at $37.40 with traders dealing in 5,261 shares, Massy Holdings gained 40 cents to $72.40 in an exchange of 1,514 stocks, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy rallied $3.88 to end at $30.50 with 490 units changing hands. Proven Investments dropped 41 cents to $11.19 with an exchange of 3,721 stock units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance rose 75 cents to $10.10 with 25 shares being exchanged, Transjamaican Highway shed 42 cents in closing at $7.73 in switching ownership of 11,522,135 stocks and West Indies Petroleum advanced $1.42 to close at $10 with investors trading 11,545 units.
The last price of securities trading are those for the last transaction unless otherwise stated.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index advanced 687.59 points to 352,201.75, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 1,540.69 points to 407,540.08, the JSE Main Index rose 198.55 points to finish at 344,988.25, the Junior Market Index jumped 69.11 points to settle at 3,112.72 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 6.06 points to 262.00.
At the conclusion of trading, the market’s current year’s PE ratio, which is compiled with projected 2026-27 earnings is 12.5 and 14.6 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses. The PE ratio is one of the more popular measures used 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 detailed 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.