Retirement Planning Group LLC cut its holdings in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) by 22.0% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 10,063 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 2,841 shares during the quarter. Retirement Planning Group LLC’s holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. were worth $2,960,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Timmons Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the 4th quarter worth about $32,000. MBM Wealth Consultants LLC purchased a new stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the first quarter worth approximately $29,000. Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the fourth quarter worth approximately $35,000. Finally, Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. acquired a new position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the third quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 71.55% of the company’s stock.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting JPMorgan Chase & Co. this week:
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan’s blowout Q2 earnings are driving bullish sentiment, with the bank reporting record profits, 41% higher net income, strong trading and investment banking activity, and higher full-year net interest income guidance. JPMorgan Just Reported $21.2 Billion in Q2 Net Income — Up 41% — and CEO Jamie Dimon Said the Economy Is “Close to as Good as It Gets.”
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts have been raising expectations after the results, including multiple higher price targets and upgraded earnings forecasts, signaling confidence that JPMorgan can continue to outperform. JPMorgan Price Target Raised to $380 on Strong Q2 Results, Upgraded Outlook and Capital Strength
- Positive Sentiment: The stock is also benefiting from expectations that JPMorgan may raise its quarterly dividend by 10% after passing the Federal Reserve stress test, reinforcing the bank’s capital strength and shareholder-return story. JPM Stock Just Staged a Record Bull Run. 1 Analyst Thinks It Can Still Soar to $420.
- Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan was added to several “Strong Buy” and momentum/income stock lists, which adds to positive sentiment but is less directly impactful than earnings or guidance. New Strong Buy Stocks for July 17th
- Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan also drew attention for major financing activity and a $24 million Philadelphia shipbuilding investment, highlighting ongoing business expansion and capital deployment. JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Puts $24 Million Into Philadelphia Shipbuilding And Defense
- Negative Sentiment: Late-day sector weakness in financial stocks may be limiting JPMorgan’s upside even as company-specific fundamentals remain strong. Sector Update: Financial Stocks Decline Friday Afternoon
Insider Buying and Selling
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of analysts have weighed in on JPM shares. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their price objective on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $370.00 to $384.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday. DZ Bank restated a “neutral” rating on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their target price on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $330.00 to $370.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $418.00 price target on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $360.00 to $375.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and twelve have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, JPMorgan Chase & Co. presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $354.92.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. Price Performance
JPM stock opened at $341.60 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.85, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30. The company has a market capitalization of $915.33 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.64, a PEG ratio of 1.53 and a beta of 0.99. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $319.11 and a 200-day simple moving average of $310.31. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a twelve month low of $279.10 and a twelve month high of $351.24.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently declared 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. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $6.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.8%. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s dividend payout ratio is currently 25.71%.
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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