Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. raised its holdings in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) by 4.6% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 328,335 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 14,535 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. comprises about 2.0% of Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 9th largest holding. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc.’s holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. were worth $97,006,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the business. Timmons Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. MBM Wealth Consultants LLC acquired a new stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the 1st quarter worth approximately $29,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the 4th quarter worth approximately $32,000. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $35,000. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $35,000. 71.55% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Price Performance
Shares of NYSE:JPM opened at $335.20 on Friday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a 12 month low of $279.10 and a 12 month high of $343.45. The stock has a market cap of $898.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.05, a PEG ratio of 1.51 and a beta of 0.99. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $315.32 and its 200 day moving average price is $309.60. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30, a current ratio of 0.86 and a quick ratio of 0.86.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Dividend Announcement
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be issued a $1.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $6.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.8%. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s dividend payout ratio is 28.74%.
Trending Headlines about JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Here are the key news stories impacting JPMorgan Chase & Co. this week:
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan is expanding its investment-banking reach with a new small-cap and mid-cap advisory push, which could open a fresh revenue stream from companies valued between $100 million and $500 million. JPMorgan to pursue smaller deals in latest growth push
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain constructive on JPM ahead of Q2 results, with Wall Street expecting solid earnings and revenue growth and some firms highlighting improving estimates and strong profitability. Unveiling JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) Q2 Outlook: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan is also being cited as a beneficiary of stronger capital returns, including a higher dividend and a large buyback authorization, which supports the stock’s appeal to income-focused investors. Why JPMorgan’s (JPM) Dividend Hike and $50 Billion Buyback Make It a Strong Capital-Return Tax Case
- Positive Sentiment: Several recent articles frame JPM as a high-quality bank stock heading into earnings, with support from strong profits, AI-related initiatives, and favorable sector trends. Buy 5 Financial Transaction Stocks to Enhance Your Portfolio Returns
- Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan’s positions in overseas companies such as Healius and Umicore fell below disclosure thresholds, but these updates appear to be routine portfolio changes rather than major catalysts for JPM shares. JPMorgan Group Drops Below Substantial Holder Threshold in Healius Umicore – Transparency notification by JP Morgan Chase & Co.
- Neutral Sentiment: Commentary around JPMorgan’s stablecoin views, its SambaNova AI partnership, and broader market chatter adds to the bullish narrative, but these items are still more thematic than immediate earnings drivers. Jamie Dimon Said the Clarity Act’s Stablecoin Rules Will “Blow Up” the System Intel-Backed SambaNova Raises $1Billion
Insider Activity
In related news, COO Jennifer Piepszak sold 4,919 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $309.42, for a total transaction of $1,522,036.98. Following the completion of the transaction, 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 sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CFO Jeremy Barnum sold 3,022 shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. 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 transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 32,438 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,036,641.58. The trade was a 8.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 33,623 shares of company stock worth $10,427,835 over the last 90 days. 0.41% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
JPM has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “buy” rating on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $350.00 to $360.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday. Daiwa Securities Group reduced their price target on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $340.00 to $328.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, April 7th. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $336.00 to $362.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Finally, Truist Financial increased their price objective on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $332.00 to $344.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, June 26th. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and fifteen have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, JPMorgan Chase & Co. currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $345.33.
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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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