Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) have been assigned an average rating of “Hold” from the twenty-seven brokerages that are covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, nine have issued a hold recommendation and fifteen have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 1-year price target among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $329.1905.
JPM has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Loop Capital set a $310.00 price objective on JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their price target on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $300.00 to $320.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 30th. Truist Financial lifted their price objective on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $319.00 to $330.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their target price on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $355.00 to $354.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, December 5th.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Stock Up 0.9%
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, October 14th. The financial services provider reported $5.07 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.83 by $0.24. JPMorgan Chase & Co. had a net margin of 20.90% and a return on equity of 17.18%. The business had revenue of $47.12 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $44.42 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $4.37 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts predict that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post 18.1 EPS for the current year.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Saturday, January 31st. Investors of record on Tuesday, January 6th will be given a $1.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, January 6th. This represents a $6.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.8%. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 29.72%.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting JPMorgan Chase & Co. this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market pieces are highlighting JPMorgan as a top large‑cap financial pick for 2026 — the firm is viewed as “best of breed” and should benefit if rates fall (healthier yield curve, better lending outlook). Beyond the Santa Claus Rally—5 Quality Stocks to Buy in 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street momentum: multiple brokerages have issued buy/overweight ratings and raised price targets (median ~ $340), supporting bullish investor expectations for JPM earnings and total return. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Stock (JPM) Opinions on 2026 Expense Warning
- Neutral Sentiment: Intraday/near‑term price action noted by market sites shows modest gains — helpful context but not a driver by itself. JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) Exceeds Market Returns
- Neutral Sentiment: Macro/sector themes: MarketBeat’s sector pieces emphasize rotation into financials if rates ease — a tailwind for JPM but dependent on Fed action and loan demand. 2026 Sector Playbook: 3 Sectors Trading Below Fair Value
- Negative Sentiment: Cost risk: social‑media and research chatter highlights a company warning that operating expenses could rise ~10% in 2026 — investors fear margin pressure if revenue growth lags. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Stock (JPM) Opinions on 2026 Expense Warning
- Negative Sentiment: Litigation over the Javice student‑lead generation case remains active — JPM is contesting large legal fees and alleging third parties billed millions, which keeps headline risk and potential legal costs on investors’ radar. JPMorgan says Javice firms billed millions just for ‘attendance’ JPMorgan challenges Charlie Javice’s ‘unconscionable’ legal fees
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other JPMorgan Chase & Co. news, insider Robin Leopold sold 966 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $311.92, for a total transaction of $301,314.72. Following the transaction, the insider owned 58,479 shares in the company, valued at approximately $18,240,769.68. The trade was a 1.63% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.47% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Trading of JPMorgan Chase & Co.
A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. acquired a new stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the third quarter valued at about $32,000. Family Legacy Financial Solutions LLC boosted its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 92.6% during the third quarter. Family Legacy Financial Solutions LLC now owns 104 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 50 shares in the last quarter. Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd. grew its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 450.0% during the second quarter. Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 110 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 90 shares during the period. Finally, Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. acquired a new position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the third quarter worth about $35,000. 71.55% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other 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.
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