JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) Stock Sale Reported by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic-Rhode Island) recently sold part of their stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM). In a filing disclosed on October 1st, the Senator disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in JPMorgan Chase & Co. stock on September 4th.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) on 9/4/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Visa (NYSE:V) on 9/4/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) on 8/13/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) on 8/13/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) on 8/13/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) on 8/12/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) on 7/20/2026.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Stock Down 0.3%

JPM stock opened at $332.18 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $352.44 and its 200 day simple moving average is $327.11. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a fifty-two week low of $279.10 and a fifty-two week high of $366.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a current ratio of 0.85. The company has a market cap of $882.99 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.23, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.39 and a beta of 1.02.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 14th. The financial services provider reported $6.14 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.59 by $0.55. JPMorgan Chase & Co. had a return on equity of 18.23% and a net margin of 21.86%.The firm had revenue of $58.02 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $50.72 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $4.96 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 27.7% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts expect that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post 24.11 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Saturday, October 31st. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 6th will be given a $1.65 dividend. This represents a $6.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, October 6th. This is a positive change from JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.50. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s dividend payout ratio is presently 25.71%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted their price target on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $370.00 to $384.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research note on Friday, September 25th. HSBC lifted their price objective on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $369.00 to $377.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, September 28th. Morgan Stanley reissued a “positive” rating and set a $370.00 price objective on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $375.00 to $390.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, August 14th. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $363.29.

Key Stories Impacting JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan’s strong earnings-surprise history and favorable Zacks indicators suggest the bank may again exceed estimates in its upcoming quarterly report. Will JPMorgan Chase & Co. Beat Estimates Again?
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts collectively maintain a “Moderate Buy” recommendation, supporting the view that JPM’s valuation remains attractive despite recent weakness. JPMorgan Receives Moderate Buy Consensus
• Positive Sentiment: J.P. Morgan Payments partnered with Al Salam Bank on an overnight Murabaha liquidity solution, expanding its payments and Islamic-finance capabilities in Bahrain. Al Salam Bank and J.P. Morgan Payments Feature Liquidity Solution
• Positive Sentiment: The Federal Reserve’s revamped stress-testing framework could reduce volatility in banks’ capital requirements and improve planning visibility for JPMorgan. Fed Revamps Bank Stress Tests
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan remains highlighted as an income-oriented stock with an upcoming dividend ex-date, which may support demand from dividend investors. High-Yield Dividends With Ex-Dates Days Away
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan’s bond-market activity shows continued access to wholesale funding, but investors are assessing whether the additional borrowing improves growth or pressures the capital structure. JPMorgan Taps Bond Markets
• Neutral Sentiment: The elevation of Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh to co-presidents advances succession planning, but also increases investor focus on the eventual replacement for CEO Jamie Dimon. JPMorgan Elevates Co-Presidents
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan’s credit-loss reserve grew even though provisions declined year over year during the first half of 2026. The unusual combination may signal conservatism, but it also raises questions about management’s expectations for future loan losses ahead of third-quarter results. JPMorgan Reserves for Losses That Have Not Arrived
• Negative Sentiment: Broad selling across money-center banks has weighed on JPMorgan and the wider financial sector, reflecting reduced investor risk appetite rather than a company-specific catalyst. Bank Stocks Slide

Insider Activity at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

In other news, insider Robin Leopold sold 2,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $352.81, for a total value of $882,025.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 71,047 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $25,066,092.07. The trade was a 3.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.41% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Concorde Asset Management LLC raised its stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 1.1% in the 2nd quarter. Concorde Asset Management LLC now owns 2,660 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $871,000 after purchasing an additional 29 shares during the period. Elevation Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 1.0% during the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Management LLC now owns 3,074 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,006,000 after buying an additional 29 shares in the last quarter. Henrickson Nauta Wealth Advisors Inc. raised its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 0.8% in the 2nd quarter. Henrickson Nauta Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 3,531 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,156,000 after buying an additional 29 shares during the last quarter. Arkansas Financial Group Inc. lifted its stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 1.1% in the 2nd quarter. Arkansas Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,667 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $873,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Flynn Zito Capital Management LLC grew its stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 1.1% during the 2nd quarter. Flynn Zito Capital Management LLC now owns 2,830 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $926,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 71.55% of the company’s stock.

About Senator Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from Rhode Island. He assumed office on January 3, 2007. His current term ends on January 3, 2031.

Whitehouse (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent Rhode Island. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

About JPMorgan Chase & Co.

JPMorgan Chase & Co is a global financial services company headquartered in New York City. Through its businesses, the company provides banking, investment banking, asset management, private banking, commercial banking, consumer lending and payment services to individuals, businesses, institutions and governments.

The company operates through major business areas that include Consumer & Community Banking, Commercial & Investment Banking, and Asset & Wealth Management. Its products and services include deposit accounts, credit cards, mortgages, auto loans, business financing, investment and advisory services, securities trading and custody, payment processing, and wealth-management solutions.

JPMorgan Chase serves customers in the United States and maintains operations and client relationships across international markets.