Matrix Private Capital Group LLC Invests $2.49 Million in JPMorgan Chase & Co. $JPM

Matrix Private Capital Group LLC acquired a new position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) in the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor acquired 8,459 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $2,488,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. comprises 1.2% of Matrix Private Capital Group LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 22nd biggest holding.

A number of other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of JPM. Fidelis Capital Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 7.9% during the 4th quarter. Fidelis Capital Partners LLC now owns 70,077 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $22,580,000 after acquiring an additional 5,101 shares in the last quarter. Howard Capital Management Inc. boosted its stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 18.2% in the fourth quarter. Howard Capital Management Inc. now owns 25,784 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $8,308,000 after acquiring an additional 3,976 shares in the last quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 51.7% in the fourth quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 8,883 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $2,862,000 after acquiring an additional 3,027 shares in the last quarter. Brighton Jones LLC grew its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 11.0% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 48,732 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $11,682,000 after purchasing an additional 4,841 shares during the last quarter. Finally, KTF Investments LLC purchased a new position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the fourth quarter worth $6,449,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 71.55% of the company’s stock.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan reported a record $21.2 billion second-quarter profit, with earnings of $6.14 per share and revenue of $58.02 billion—well above analyst expectations. The results reflected strong performance across trading, investment banking and net interest income, reinforcing the bank’s earnings momentum. JPMorgan’s Record Quarter Came as Jamie Dimon Warned of Tectonic Risks Below the Surface
• Positive Sentiment: Rising earnings estimates and projected sales growth have strengthened the near-term investment case for JPM, with analysts citing solid cash flow, a diversified business model and a relatively attractive valuation. Earnings Estimates Rising for JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan’s Kinexys blockchain platform is expected to support instant corporate dollar payments for South Korea’s KB Kookmin Bank, highlighting potential growth in transaction banking and digital payments. KB Kookmin Taps JPMorgan’s Kinexys
• Neutral Sentiment: Financial stocks remain broadly supported, with the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF reaching a record high. This favorable sector backdrop may help JPM, but it also raises the risk that strong expectations are already reflected in bank valuations. Financial Sector ETF Hits Record High on Fintech Gains
• Negative Sentiment: Dimon said market risks are “bigger than other people think” and cited geopolitical threats, long-term interest-rate uncertainty and the possibility of a major economic shock. His caution—including that he is not currently buying stocks—could weigh on sentiment despite the record quarter. Jamie Dimon Says Market Risks Are Bigger Than Other People Think
• Negative Sentiment: Economists and traders are increasingly concerned that fiscal boosts may fade later this year, while markets are pricing a risk that the Federal Reserve could eventually raise rates. A weaker economy or higher funding costs could pressure loan demand, credit quality and JPMorgan’s market valuation. Traders Make Record Rush to Fed Futures as Doubts Shadow Market

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on JPM. Argus upped their price target on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $340.00 to $355.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. Daiwa Securities Group lowered their price objective on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $340.00 to $328.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. Robert W. Baird boosted their target price on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $295.00 to $305.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their target price on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $330.00 to $370.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Barclays increased their price target on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $391.00 to $420.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, JPMorgan Chase & Co. currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $358.67.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other JPMorgan Chase & Co. news, CFO Jeremy Barnum sold 3,022 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $309.41, for a total transaction of $935,037.02. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 32,438 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,036,641.58. The trade was a 8.52% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, COO Jennifer Piepszak sold 4,919 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $309.42, for a total value of $1,522,036.98. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 85,082 shares in the company, valued at $26,326,072.44. This represents a 5.47% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 18,876 shares of company stock worth $5,907,051 in the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.41% of the company’s stock.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Trading Up 0.4%

Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. stock opened at $357.49 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.85, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a 12-month low of $279.10 and a 12-month high of $359.30. The firm has a market capitalization of $957.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.32, a PEG ratio of 1.48 and a beta of 0.99. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $326.08 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $311.33.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 14th. The financial services provider reported $6.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.59 by $0.55. JPMorgan Chase & Co. had a net margin of 21.86% and a return on equity of 18.23%. The business had revenue of $58.02 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $50.72 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $4.96 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 27.7% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts predict that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post 23.97 EPS for the current year.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th will be given a $1.50 dividend. This represents a $6.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s dividend payout ratio is presently 25.71%.

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.