Mizuho Markets Americas LLC Grows Stock Position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. $JPM

Mizuho Markets Americas LLC raised its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) by 325.0% during the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 51,000 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 39,000 shares during the quarter. Mizuho Markets Americas LLC’s holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. were worth $16,694,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Timmons Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the fourth quarter worth $27,000. MBM Wealth Consultants LLC purchased a new position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the 1st quarter worth about $29,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the fourth quarter worth approximately $32,000. Aventus Investment Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the 2nd quarter worth $33,000. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the 4th quarter valued at about $35,000. 71.55% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Stock Up 0.1%

JPMorgan Chase & Co. stock opened at $351.74 on Friday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a one year low of $279.10 and a one year 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 firm has a market capitalization of $934.99 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.07, a P/E/G ratio of 1.45 and a beta of 0.99. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $344.49 and a 200-day simple moving average of $317.36.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 14th. The financial services provider reported $6.14 earnings per share 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 company had revenue of $58.02 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $50.72 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $4.96 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 27.7% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts expect that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post 24.28 earnings per share for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $375.00 to $390.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, August 14th. Truist Financial boosted their price objective on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $344.00 to $352.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upped their target price on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $370.00 to $384.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $330.00 to $370.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $418.00 price objective on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, JPMorgan Chase & Co. has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $359.96.

Insider Activity

In other news, General Counsel Stacey Friedman sold 5,467 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $330.73, for a total value of $1,808,100.91. Following the sale, the general counsel owned 40,961 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,547,031.53. The trade was a 11.78% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Robin Leopold sold 2,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $361.41, for a total value of $903,525.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 73,547 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,580,621.27. This trade represents a 3.29% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.41% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Trending Headlines about JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan’s second-quarter Markets revenue increased 35%, supported by particularly strong equities activity. The performance highlights continued trading momentum and supports the bank’s earnings outlook, although comparisons may become more difficult as market activity normalizes. JPMorgan’s Q2 Trading Revenues Surge 35%: Can the Momentum Continue?
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan reportedly raised its 2026 net interest income outlook to $105.5 billion, with loan and deposit growth expected to offset some pressure from interest rates. Higher expenses could limit the benefit, but the revised forecast remains supportive of earnings. JPMorgan Raises 2026 NII Outlook: What Does It Mean for Earnings?
• Neutral Sentiment: Former JPMorgan Chief Operating Officer Matt Zames is joining the Social Security Administration as an unpaid adviser on modernization. The appointment increases the public profile of a former executive but is not expected to have a direct financial effect on JPMorgan. Trump admin taps former JPMorgan Chase exec Matt Zames to advise Social Security agency
• Negative Sentiment: India’s securities regulator barred a JPMorgan entity from the country’s securities market over alleged stock-market manipulation linked to sharp Sensex movements. The matter creates regulatory, reputational and potentially legal risks, although the reports concern allegations rather than a final determination of wrongdoing. India Bars JPMorgan Unit for Alleged Market Manipulation
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan filed six layoff notices affecting nearly 800 employees across several states, the bank’s largest reported level of layoffs since 2015. While the reductions could lower costs, the scale may raise concerns about operating conditions and workforce demand. Layoffs at JPMorgan Hit Highest Level Since 2015
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan strategists warned that expanded Treasury bond buybacks could ultimately push long-term yields higher if they fail to address the underlying U.S. fiscal and debt concerns. Higher yields and bond-market volatility can pressure valuations and increase risk across the banking sector. U.S. bond intervention is like paying your mortgage with your credit card

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.