JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) Trading 2.6% Higher Following Analyst Upgrade

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM)’s share price rose 2.6% on Monday after Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on the stock from $350.00 to $360.00. Wells Fargo & Company currently has an overweight rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. traded as high as $337.25 and last traded at $334.0880. Approximately 10,714,400 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 14% from the average daily volume of 9,383,656 shares. The stock had previously closed at $325.48.

Several other research analysts also recently issued reports on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their price objective on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $355.00 to $354.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, December 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price objective on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $343.00 to $330.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, December 12th. DZ Bank reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research note on Wednesday, October 15th. Loop Capital set a $310.00 price objective on JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Finally, Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. Fifteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $332.00.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other JPMorgan Chase & Co. news, insider Robin Leopold sold 966 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction 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 of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $18,240,769.68. This represents a 1.63% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 0.47% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Key JPMorgan Chase & Co. News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Unusually large call buying — traders bought ~264,572 JPM call options today, a ~305% jump vs. average call volume; heavy call demand can amplify intraday upside and signal short-term bullish positioning by options market participants.
• Positive Sentiment: JPM provided a $100 million capital facility to Equify Financial to expand commercial lending (equipment finance, asset-based and structured lending), demonstrating deployment of balance-sheet capacity and fee/interest revenue generation. Equify Financial Secures $100 Million Capital Facility with JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• Positive Sentiment: JPM launched “Special Advisory Services,” packaging firm expertise (AI, cybersecurity, strategic advisory) into a client-facing offering — a potential new fee-based revenue stream and cross-sell opportunity for investment banking / advisory teams. JPMorgan forms special advisory group
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target on JPM to $360 and kept an Overweight rating, signaling continued analyst support and giving technical/psychological upside vs. current levels. Wells Fargo adjusts PT on JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage noting JPM’s >$900B market-cap membership and comparatively lower valuation versus peers supports a narrative of continued investor interest and relative-value buying. This is how JPMorgan Chase’s stock stands out
• Neutral Sentiment: NYT profile on Jamie Dimon’s compensation and the regulatory backdrop highlights how deregulation and dealmaking boosted 2025 profits — useful context for long-term EPS upside but not an immediate catalyst. Dimon’s $770 Million Windfall Shows How Banking Is Great Again
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary (e.g., Benzinga) discussing macro and AI spending trends references JPM in broader market context; useful for sentiment but secondary to firm-specific flows and analyst actions. Jim Cramer Says ‘Electric Power Gating’…

Hedge Funds Weigh In On JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of JPM. Creative Planning grew its stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 2.2% during the 2nd quarter. Creative Planning now owns 1,364,887 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $395,695,000 after acquiring an additional 29,844 shares in the last quarter. Aviva PLC boosted its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 6.0% during the second quarter. Aviva PLC now owns 2,232,458 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $647,212,000 after purchasing an additional 126,742 shares during the last quarter. Triangle Securities Wealth Management boosted its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 14.1% during the third quarter. Triangle Securities Wealth Management now owns 25,822 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $8,145,000 after purchasing an additional 3,191 shares during the last quarter. Kelman Lazarov Inc. grew its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 16.9% in the second quarter. Kelman Lazarov Inc. now owns 1,257 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $364,000 after purchasing an additional 182 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Gladwyn Financial Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the 2nd quarter valued at $534,000. 71.55% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Stock Up 2.6%

The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $312.85 and its 200-day simple moving average is $302.72. The company has a current ratio of 0.86, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26. The stock has a market capitalization of $909.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.55, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.60 and a beta of 1.07.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 14th. The financial services provider reported $5.07 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.83 by $0.24. The company had revenue of $47.12 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $44.42 billion. JPMorgan Chase & Co. had a net margin of 20.90% and a return on equity of 17.18%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 8.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $4.37 EPS. Equities analysts expect that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post 18.1 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Saturday, January 31st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, January 6th will be given a dividend of $1.50 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, January 6th. This represents a $6.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.8%. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s payout ratio is 29.72%.

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.