Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) have been assigned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-eight research firms that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, sixteen have assigned a buy recommendation and one has assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 12-month price objective among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $358.6667.
Several research analysts have recently issued reports on JPM shares. Dbs Bank upgraded shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $350.00 price target on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Daiwa Securities Group decreased their price objective 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. Bank of America upped their price objective on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $408.00 to $420.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $418.00 target price on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. Stock Performance
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be issued a dividend of $1.50 per share. This represents a $6.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s dividend payout ratio is presently 25.71%.
Key JPMorgan Chase & Co. News
Here are the key news stories impacting JPMorgan Chase & Co. this week:
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised $9 billion through debt offerings, underscoring its access to cheap funding and strong balance-sheet flexibility. JPMorgan Chase Raises $9 Billion Through Debt Offerings
- Positive Sentiment: The company’s Q2 results showed record revenue and a record $21.2 billion quarterly profit, reinforcing earnings momentum and helping support the stock’s recent strength. JPMorgan Chase Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple market commentary pieces highlighted JPMorgan’s AI-driven efficiency and growth potential, with some suggesting the bank could be on a path toward a $1 trillion market cap. JPMorgan’s AI Advantage Positions the Bank for a $1T Market Cap
- Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan amended its bylaws to strengthen board independence, a governance-related move that is unlikely to move the stock on its own. JPMorgan Chase Strengthens Board Independence With Bylaw Change
- Negative Sentiment: House lawmakers grilled former executive Jes Staley over Jeffrey Epstein ties, keeping reputational risk and regulatory scrutiny in the headlines. House lawmakers grill former JPMorgan executive Jes Staley over Epstein ties
Insider Activity at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
In related news, COO Jennifer Piepszak sold 4,919 shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. 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 directly owned 85,082 shares in the company, valued at approximately $26,326,072.44. This trade represents a 5.47% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, General Counsel Stacey Friedman sold 5,467 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the transaction, the general counsel directly owned 40,961 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,547,031.53. This trade represents a 11.78% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 18,876 shares of company stock valued at $5,907,051 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.41% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Timmons Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. MBM Wealth Consultants LLC bought a new stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the first quarter worth $29,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the fourth quarter worth $32,000. Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the fourth quarter valued at $35,000. Finally, Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. purchased a new stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the third quarter valued at $35,000. 71.55% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
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.
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