JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) Sees Significant Increase in Short Interest

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in the month of February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 22,965,132 shares, an increase of 15.5% from the February 12th total of 19,886,105 shares. Currently, 0.9% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 10,096,713 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.3 days. Based on an average daily volume of 10,096,713 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.3 days. Currently, 0.9% of the company’s shares are sold short.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b+)” rating on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research note on Tuesday, February 24th. Truist Financial reduced their price target on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $334.00 to $330.00 in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Freedom Capital raised JPMorgan Chase & Co. to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Barclays reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a report on Friday, February 13th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $340.00.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Trading Up 0.3%

Shares of JPM opened at $287.68 on Thursday. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $304.03 and its 200-day moving average price is $308.08. The firm has a market capitalization of $775.88 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.38, a PEG ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 1.06. The company has a current ratio of 0.85, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a 1-year low of $202.16 and a 1-year high of $337.25.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 13th. The financial services provider reported $5.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.93 by $0.30. JPMorgan Chase & Co. had a net margin of 20.35% and a return on equity of 17.16%. The company had revenue of $45.80 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $45.98 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $4.81 earnings per share. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s revenue was up 7.1% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts anticipate that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post 18.1 EPS for the current year.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 30th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 6th will be given a $1.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 6th. This represents a $6.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.1%. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s dividend payout ratio is currently 29.99%.

Key Headlines Impacting JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Here are the key news stories impacting JPMorgan Chase & Co. this week:

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan declared a $1.50 quarterly dividend, reaffirming capital return to shareholders and supporting the yield story for income investors. JPMorganChase Declares Common Stock Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: The firm unveiled a high‑profile athlete wealth management push (Tom Brady, Dwyane Wade, Megan Rapinoe) aimed at attracting younger/high‑net‑worth clients — a potential long‑term AUM and fee‑revenue driver if it scales. JPMorgan brings in Tom Brady, Dwyane Wade, and Megan Rapinoe to win over up-and-coming athletes
• Positive Sentiment: J.P. Morgan Payments and Mastercard launched a virtual card product in Europe targeting accounts‑payable flows — expands payments product set and cross‑sell opportunities for commercial clients. JPMorgan Payments and Mastercard Launch Virtual Card Partnership
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan hired Goldman veteran Yi Zhang as co‑head of China investment banking and is expanding its Boston footprint (300 jobs) — moves that support future revenue growth but carry near‑term costs. JPMorgan poaches Goldman veteran Zhang as co-head of China investment banking
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan set its Q1 earnings call for April 14 — investors will focus on trading revenues, credit metrics and any commentary on private‑credit exposures. JPMorganChase to Host First-Quarter 2026 Earnings Call
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan halted plans to underwrite ~$5.3B of Qualtrics debt after weak investor demand and AI‑risk concerns — a sign of strained demand in the leveraged debt market that can reduce fee income and reflects higher underwriting risk. JPMorgan Halts $5.3B Qualtrics Debt Sale as AI Concerns Weigh
• Negative Sentiment: Reports show JPMorgan is tightening lending to private‑credit funds and marking down loans used as collateral — this both increases capital/credit risk management burden and signals stress in segments that had been growth drivers for banks. JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) Tightening Private Credit Funds
• Negative Sentiment: Broader financial stocks were softer today and JPMorgan research warned that a $90 oil shock could materially pressure the S&P 500 — macro and market‑volatility risks can weigh on trading revenues and loan demand. $90 Oil Threatens 15% S&P 500 Wipeout In 2026, JPMorgan Warns

Insider Transactions at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

In other news, COO Jennifer Piepszak sold 8,571 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $312.79, for a total value of $2,680,923.09. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 71,027 shares in the company, valued at approximately $22,216,535.33. This trade represents a 10.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Jeremy Barnum sold 2,893 shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. stock in a transaction on Friday, January 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $312.79, for a total transaction of $904,901.47. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 26,696 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,350,241.84. The trade was a 9.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders have sold 71,596 shares of company stock valued at $22,067,932. 0.47% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Roxbury Financial LLC boosted its holdings in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 0.4% during the 4th quarter. Roxbury Financial LLC now owns 8,011 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $2,581,000 after buying an additional 31 shares in the last quarter. Collective Family Office LLC grew its position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 1.0% in the 4th quarter. Collective Family Office LLC now owns 3,339 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,076,000 after buying an additional 32 shares during the period. Peterson Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 1.6% in the 3rd quarter. Peterson Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,063 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $635,000 after acquiring an additional 33 shares in the last quarter. Rialto Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 3.6% during the 3rd quarter. Rialto Wealth Management LLC now owns 962 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $304,000 after acquiring an additional 33 shares during the period. Finally, Essential Planning LLC. lifted its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 2.4% during the 4th quarter. Essential Planning LLC. now owns 1,399 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $451,000 after acquiring an additional 33 shares during the period. 71.55% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Company Profile

JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE: JPM) is a diversified global financial services firm headquartered in New York City. The company provides a wide range of banking and financial products and services to consumers, small businesses, corporations, governments and institutional investors worldwide. Its operations span retail banking, commercial lending, investment banking, asset management, payments and card services, and treasury and securities services.

The firm’s principal business activities are organized across several core lines: Consumer & Community Banking, which offers deposit accounts, mortgages, auto loans, credit cards and branch and digital banking under the Chase brand; Corporate & Investment Banking, which provides capital markets, advisory, underwriting, trading and risk management services; Commercial Banking, delivering lending, treasury and capital solutions to middle-market and corporate clients; and Asset & Wealth Management, which offers investment management, private banking and retirement services to institutions and high-net-worth individuals.