JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by Brokerages

Key Points

• Analysts remain broadly positive on JPMorgan Chase, with 30 analysts split evenly between buy and hold ratings, resulting in an overall “Moderate Buy” consensus. The average 12-month price target is about $339.08.
• JPMorgan’s latest earnings were solid, as the bank beat expectations with EPS of $5.94 versus $5.50 expected and revenue of $50.54 billion, up 10% year over year. The company also continues to support shareholders with a quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share.
• Recent headlines highlight both strategic upside and caution: JPMorgan launched a new active ETF and Jamie Dimon said the bank could pursue $10 billion to $20 billion in acquisitions, but he also warned that markets look “exuberant.”

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) has been assigned an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the thirty analysts that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Fifteen analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and fifteen have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12 month price target among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $339.0833.

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on JPM shares. Truist Financial lifted their price target on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $323.00 to $332.00 and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $360.00 to $350.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. Dbs Bank upgraded JPMorgan Chase & Co. to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a "neutral" rating on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Barclays reissued a "buy" rating on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Price Performance

JPM stock opened at $298.99 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $801.14 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.32, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.45 and a beta of 1.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a current ratio of 0.86. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a 52-week low of $260.31 and a 52-week high of $337.25. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $302.47 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $306.78.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 14th. The financial services provider reported $5.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $5.50 by $0.44. The business had revenue of $50.54 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $48.30 billion. JPMorgan Chase & Co. had a return on equity of 17.54% and a net margin of 20.66%.The company's quarterly revenue was up 10.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $5.07 EPS. Research analysts expect that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post 22.4 EPS for the current fiscal year.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Dividend Announcement

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

JPMorgan Chase & Co. News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan launched a new active ETF, JPMorgan Managed Futures Plus ETF (JPFP), expanding its asset-management lineup and adding another fee-generating product for the bank. J.P. Morgan Asset Management Launches JPMorgan Managed Futures Plus ETF (JPFP) on NYSE
• Positive Sentiment: Jamie Dimon said JPMorgan could deploy $10 billion to $20 billion on acquisitions, signaling that the bank has significant capital and flexibility to pursue earnings-accretive deals if the right opportunity appears. Jamie Dimon Says JPMorganChase on Lookout for Potential Acquisitions
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan also received favorable attention for its broader market and product franchise, including commentary that retail participation could rebound and support trading activity, which would benefit the bank’s markets business. Retail Revival Adds Fuel to US Stocks, JPMorgan Strategists Say
• Neutral Sentiment: Dimon said he is not especially worried about inflation, a frothy stock market, or cracks in private markets, but he also described current market enthusiasm as “exuberant” and reminiscent of prior bubble-like periods. That mixed message supports the idea that JPMorgan is cautious on the macro backdrop rather than signaling a direct business problem. These Are the Forces Jamie Dimon Says Are the ‘Biggest Thing' on His Mind These Days
• Neutral Sentiment: The bank’s recent earnings and valuation backdrop remain solid overall, with JPMorgan having beaten expectations last quarter, but the latest headlines are more about Dimon’s commentary and strategic optionality than a new fundamental catalyst.
• Negative Sentiment: Dimon’s repeated warnings that stocks are in “exuberant” territory and could echo past crash periods may be weighing on risk sentiment around JPMorgan and the broader financial sector. Stock Market Is in ‘Exuberant’ Territory, Warns Jamie Dimon
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan is also dealing with reputational overhang from the “salami incident” arbitration dispute, and the bank plans to challenge the $4.25 million award tied to a former advisor’s firing. While financially small, it adds unwanted headlines. The ‘Salami Incident' That Has JPMorgan Chase on the Hook for $4.25 Million

Insider Activity

In other JPMorgan Chase & Co. news, COO Jennifer Piepszak sold 9,136 shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $306.56, for a total transaction of $2,800,732.16. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 90,001 shares of the company's stock, valued at $27,590,706.56. This trade represents a 9.22% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, General Counsel Stacey Friedman sold 5,468 shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $300.27, for a total transaction of $1,641,876.36. Following the transaction, the general counsel directly owned 46,428 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,940,935.56. This represents a 10.54% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 28,589 shares of company stock worth $8,747,496 in the last quarter. 0.41% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Howard Capital Management Inc. grew its position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 18.2% during the 4th quarter. Howard Capital Management Inc. now owns 25,784 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $8,308,000 after purchasing an additional 3,976 shares in the last quarter. Andra AP fonden grew its position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 3.2% during the 3rd quarter. Andra AP fonden now owns 107,700 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $33,972,000 after purchasing an additional 3,300 shares in the last quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. grew its position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 51.7% during the 4th quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 8,883 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $2,862,000 after purchasing an additional 3,027 shares in the last quarter. Banco Santander S.A. grew its position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 9.0% during the 3rd quarter. Banco Santander S.A. now owns 452,612 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $142,767,000 after purchasing an additional 37,550 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Brighton Jones LLC grew its position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 11.0% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 48,732 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $11,682,000 after purchasing an additional 4,841 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 71.55% of the company's stock.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Company 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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