SteelPeak Wealth LLC lifted its stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM – Free Report) by 40.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 70,586 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 20,412 shares during the period. SteelPeak Wealth LLC’s holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. were worth $20,764,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Timmons Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. MBM Wealth Consultants LLC acquired a new position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the first quarter valued at $29,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the fourth quarter valued at $32,000. Osbon Capital Management LLC bought a new position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the fourth quarter valued at about $35,000. Finally, Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. bought a new position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the third quarter valued at about $35,000. Institutional investors own 71.55% of the company’s stock.
Key Headlines Impacting JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Here are the key news stories impacting JPMorgan Chase & Co. this week:
- Positive Sentiment: KBW’s Matthew Kelley initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $384 price target, citing JPMorgan’s strong capital position, diversified revenue streams, and attractive upside potential. Article: Analyst Matthew Kelley Initiates Buy Rating on JPMorgan Chase, Citing Strong Capital Position, Diversified Revenues and Attractive Upside Potential
- Positive Sentiment: Several articles note that JPMorgan shares have been trading near 52-week or all-time highs, reflecting market confidence in the bank’s earnings power and resilience ahead of future results. Article: 5 Stocks Quietly Trading Near All-Time Highs While Everyone Watches the AI Drama (JPM)
- Positive Sentiment: J.P. Morgan research also remains constructive on select beaten-down IPO names and other market opportunities, reinforcing the firm’s image as a leading Wall Street franchise with broad investment-banking reach. Article: J.P. Morgan Says These 2 Beaten-Down IPO Stocks Could Rebound
- Neutral Sentiment: Coca-Cola naming JPMorgan for an India bottler IPO underscores the bank’s continued role in major capital-markets transactions, though the immediate stock impact is likely limited. Article: Coca-Cola appoints JPMorgan, Citi for India bottler IPO, sources say
- Neutral Sentiment: Jamie Dimon warned that markets may be underestimating risk and said he would not buy stocks or Treasurys at current prices; that message may pressure broader sentiment, but it also reflects his usual cautious outlook rather than a JPMorgan-specific problem. Article: Jamie Dimon says markets underestimate risks and he wouldn’t buy stocks or Treasurys at current prices
- Negative Sentiment: Dimon’s repeated warnings about macro and geopolitical risks could make investors more defensive on financials and the broader market if risk appetite fades. Article: Jamie Dimon Says Anthropic’s Mythos Access Debate Is a Warning Sign for AI’s Future
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Stock Down 0.7%
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, July 14th. The financial services provider reported $6.14 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.59 by $0.55. The firm had revenue of $58.02 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $50.72 billion. JPMorgan Chase & Co. had a net margin of 21.86% and a return on equity of 18.23%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 27.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $4.96 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post 23.38 EPS for the current year.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th will be paid a dividend of $1.50 per share. This represents a $6.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 25.71%.
Insiders Place Their Bets
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 value of $935,037.02. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 32,438 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,036,641.58. The trade was a 8.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible 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 stock was sold at an average price of $309.42, for a total value of $1,522,036.98. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer 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 SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 18,876 shares of company stock worth $5,907,051. Corporate insiders own 0.41% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several analysts have weighed in on the company. DZ Bank reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. Dbs Bank raised shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. Autonomous Res lowered their price target on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $360.00 to $324.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, April 6th. Zacks Research raised shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Piper Sandler increased their price objective on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $325.00 to $345.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $356.38.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. 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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