JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM – Free Report) – Equities researchers at Erste Group Bank upped their FY2026 earnings estimates for shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a report issued on Wednesday, July 15th. Erste Group Bank analyst H. Engel now anticipates that the financial services provider will post earnings per share of $22.76 for the year, up from their previous estimate of $22.36. The consensus estimate for JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s current full-year earnings is $22.95 per share. Erste Group Bank also issued estimates for JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s FY2027 earnings at $24.00 EPS.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 14th. The financial services provider reported $5.94 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.50 by $0.44. JPMorgan Chase & Co. had a net margin of 21.86% and a return on equity of 18.23%. The business had revenue of $50.54 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $48.30 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $5.07 EPS. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s quarterly revenue was up 10.0% on a year-over-year basis.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. Stock Down 1.1%
JPMorgan Chase & Co. stock opened at $343.02 on Friday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a 1-year low of $279.10 and a 1-year high of $351.24. The firm has a market capitalization of $919.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.70, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.57 and a beta of 0.99. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $318.31 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $310.09. 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. Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be issued a $1.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $6.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.7%. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s dividend payout ratio is currently 25.71%.
Insider Activity at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
In related news, COO Jennifer Piepszak sold 4,919 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $309.42, for a total transaction of $1,522,036.98. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 85,082 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $26,326,072.44. This trade represents a 5.47% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, 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 transaction, the chief financial officer owned 32,438 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,036,641.58. This trade represents a 8.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 18,876 shares of company stock valued at $5,907,051 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 0.41% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Fidelis Capital Partners LLC grew its stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 7.9% in the 4th quarter. Fidelis Capital Partners LLC now owns 70,077 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $22,580,000 after buying an additional 5,101 shares in the last quarter. Howard Capital Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 18.2% during the fourth quarter. Howard Capital Management Inc. now owns 25,784 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $8,308,000 after acquiring an additional 3,976 shares in the last quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 51.7% during the fourth quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 8,883 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $2,862,000 after acquiring an additional 3,027 shares in the last quarter. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its holdings in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 4,841 shares during the period. Finally, KTF Investments LLC bought a new position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the fourth quarter worth $6,449,000. 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 record Q2 results, including $21.2 billion in net income and an 86% surge in equities trading revenue, while Jamie Dimon said the economy is “close to as good as it gets.” JPMorgan Just Reported $21.2 Billion in Q2 Net Income — Up 41% — and CEO Jamie Dimon Said the Economy Is “Close to as Good as It Gets.”
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts turned more constructive after earnings, with Bank of America, KBW, and Truist all raising price targets, signaling confidence in JPMorgan’s earnings power and capital flexibility. JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) Given New $420.00 Price Target at Bank of America
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan was added to Zacks’ Strong Buy income-stock list, reinforcing its appeal as both a growth and income name. Best Income Stocks to Buy for July 17th
- Neutral Sentiment: The company announced a $24 million investment in Philadelphia shipbuilding and defense manufacturing, supporting workforce training and suppliers; the move is positive strategically but not likely to move near-term earnings. JPMorgan pumps $24 million into U.S. shipbuilding at Philadelphia Navy Yard
- Neutral Sentiment: Several articles highlighted JPMorgan’s approach toward a $1 trillion market value, but this reflects momentum from its strong earnings and valuation re-rating rather than a new fundamental catalyst. Dimon-led JPMorgan poised to become world’s first $1 trillion bank
- Negative Sentiment: Jamie Dimon also warned that conditions could be “close to as good as it gets,” which may temper enthusiasm by reminding investors that peak profitability may not be sustainable indefinitely.
About JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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.
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