Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI Decreases Stock Holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. $JPM

Key Points

• Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI cut its JPMorgan Chase stake by 1.3% in the fourth quarter, selling 6,621 shares and leaving it with 486,779 shares worth about $156.85 million.
• JPMorgan reported strong quarterly results, with earnings of $5.94 per share beating estimates and revenue rising 10% year over year to $50.54 billion. Analysts still expect full-year EPS of 22.43.
• The bank also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share, payable July 31, implying a 2.0% annualized yield. Meanwhile, Wall Street remains cautious-to-positive, with a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and an average price target of $339.08.

Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI lowered its stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) by 1.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 486,779 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 6,621 shares during the quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. makes up approximately 3.2% of Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI's holdings, making the stock its 8th biggest holding. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI's holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. were worth $156,850,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Legal & General Group Plc grew its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 3.3% during the 3rd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 18,908,978 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $5,964,459,000 after acquiring an additional 607,025 shares during the last quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 2.3% during the 3rd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 15,722,443 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $4,959,330,000 after acquiring an additional 347,033 shares during the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. grew its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 2.3% during the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 14,655,153 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $4,622,675,000 after acquiring an additional 322,735 shares during the last quarter. Boston Partners grew its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 2.3% during the 3rd quarter. Boston Partners now owns 7,492,763 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $2,360,045,000 after acquiring an additional 168,184 shares during the last quarter. Finally, California Public Employees Retirement System grew its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 19.6% during the 3rd quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System now owns 6,615,749 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $2,086,806,000 after acquiring an additional 1,082,913 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 71.55% of the company's stock.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Stock Up 0.0%

JPMorgan Chase & Co. stock opened at $306.49 on Monday. The company's 50 day simple moving average is $300.85 and its 200 day simple moving average is $307.12. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a fifty-two week low of $256.00 and a fifty-two week high of $337.25. The firm has a market capitalization of $821.25 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.68, a PEG ratio of 1.49 and a beta of 1.03. 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. (NYSE:JPM - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 14th. The financial services provider reported $5.94 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $5.50 by $0.44. JPMorgan Chase & Co. had a net margin of 20.66% and a return on equity of 17.54%. The business had revenue of $50.54 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $48.30 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $5.07 EPS. JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s quarterly revenue was up 10.0% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post 22.43 EPS for the current year.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be issued a dividend of $1.50 per share. This represents a $6.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 28.74%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have commented on JPM shares. Argus increased their price objective on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $340.00 to $355.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reaffirmed an "outperform" rating on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research note on Tuesday, February 24th. Piper Sandler raised their target price on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $325.00 to $345.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. UBS Group reduced their target price on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $380.00 to $375.00 in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Daiwa Securities Group reduced their target price on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $340.00 to $328.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. Fifteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and fifteen have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $339.08.

Trending Headlines about JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan is accelerating its push into AI, with Dimon saying the bank will add more AI staff and rely less on traditional banker roles, which could boost productivity and lower operating costs over time. CEO Dimon says JPMorgan to hire more AI staff, fewer bankers, Bloomberg News reports
• Positive Sentiment: Executives said global investment banking and IPO activity remain solid, with stronger deal flow expected in Hong Kong and mainland China, especially in AI and healthcare. JPMorgan's Foley Sees Strong IPO Growth in HK, China
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan launched its Chase digital retail bank in Germany, expanding its consumer footprint in Europe and opening another growth channel. JPMorgan Launches Its German Retail Bank, Aiming for ‘Top’ Rank
• Positive Sentiment: Financial stocks were broadly higher, providing a supportive sector backdrop for JPMorgan shares. Sector Update: Financial Stocks Higher Friday Afternoon
• Neutral Sentiment: Dimon also warned that interest rates could move much higher, which underscores a tougher macro environment even though JPMorgan may benefit from volatility in trading and markets. Dimon Says Rates Risk Going Much Higher Even After Bond Selloff
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan Asset Management disclosed a new stake in Kitron ASA, which appears to be routine portfolio activity rather than a direct driver for JPM stock. JPMorgan Asset Management Takes Notifiable 5.6% Stake in Kitron ASA
• Negative Sentiment: One bearish analysis argued JPMorgan still faces valuation and “capital trap” concerns despite its AI strategy and scale. JPMorgan Chase 2026: Sovereign Utility Scale, AI Dominance, And Capital Traps (Rating Downgrade)
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan is also trying to offload exposure tied to more than $4 billion in private-equity-linked loans, suggesting management is actively managing downside risk in a slower PE funding environment. JPMorgan looks to offload exposure to $4 billion in private equity-linked loans, FT reports

Insider Activity at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

In other JPMorgan Chase & Co. news, insider Robin Leopold sold 433 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $295.06, for a total transaction of $127,760.98. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 64,920 shares in the company, valued at approximately $19,155,295.20. This trade represents a 0.66% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, COO Jennifer Piepszak sold 4,919 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 sale, the chief operating officer owned 85,082 shares in the company, valued at $26,326,072.44. This trade represents a 5.47% decrease in their ownership of the stock. 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. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 28,589 shares of company stock valued at $8,747,496. Corporate insiders own 0.41% of the company's stock.

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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