JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) Stock Price Down 2.6% – Should You Sell?

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM)’s stock price was down 2.6% on Thursday . The stock traded as low as $300.02 and last traded at $302.6830. Approximately 13,339,495 shares changed hands during trading, an increase of 12% from the average daily volume of 11,941,213 shares. The stock had previously closed at $310.82.

More JPMorgan Chase & Co. News

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

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan elevated Guy Halamish to COO of its Commercial & Investment Bank to lead data and AI strategy — an internal reorganization intended to “maximize” AI across origination, trading and operations, which could improve productivity and fee revenue over time. JPMorgan’s commercial and investment bank names Halamish as COO to lead AI strategy, memo shows
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent quarterly results (reported Jan. 13) beat EPS and revenue estimates, supporting the bank’s earnings outlook and analyst forecasts for strong FY results — a fundamental positive that’s already reflected in consensus estimates. Why Is JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) Up 1% Since Last Earnings Report?
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan is part of large syndicated financing for AI/data-center builds (featured in coverage of IREN’s $3.6B facility), which validates the bank’s role in big infrastructure lending and generates fees — positive for recurring non-interest income but increases credit/execution exposure. IREN Bounces Back: The Market Votes Yes as Big Banks Step In
• Negative Sentiment: Political and reputational headlines are pressuring the stock: a Trump adviser publicly attacked JPMorgan’s CEO over credit card rates and the firm has faced scrutiny over closing former President Trump’s accounts — headline risk that can trigger investor selling and potential regulatory/political scrutiny. ‘You Are a Criminal’: JPMorgan Stock (JPM) Slides as Trump Adviser Bashes CEO over Credit Card Rates
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage questioning the legality and optics of “debanking” after JPMorgan’s reported closure of Trump-related accounts (and related litigation) adds uncertainty and may prolong negative media attention and investor caution. JPMorgan hints at why it shut down Trump’s bank accounts after $5B lawsuit. Is ‘debanking’ against the law in America?
• Negative Sentiment: Technicals and flow: price is trading below the 50-day SMA with elevated intraday volume versus average — a short-term bearish signal that can amplify declines while headlines are negative. No additional article

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

JPM has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods boosted their price objective on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $354.00 to $363.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $386.00 to $397.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $350.00 to $360.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, January 5th. Dbs Bank upgraded JPMorgan Chase & Co. to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 21st. Finally, KGI Securities lifted their target price on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $300.00 to $315.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 15th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and thirteen have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $340.18.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Price Performance

The firm has a market cap of $823.98 billion, a PE ratio of 15.13, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 1.07. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $316.05 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $307.56. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a current ratio of 0.85.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, January 13th. The financial services provider reported $5.23 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.93 by $0.30. The firm had revenue of $46.77 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $45.98 billion. JPMorgan Chase & Co. had a return on equity of 17.16% and a net margin of 20.35%.JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $4.81 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts expect that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post 18.1 earnings per share for the current year.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Saturday, January 31st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, January 6th were given a $1.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, January 6th. This represents a $6.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.0%. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s dividend payout ratio is 29.99%.

Insider Activity

In other news, CFO Jeremy Barnum sold 2,893 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $312.79, for a total transaction of $904,901.47. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 26,696 shares in the company, valued at $8,350,241.84. This trade represents a 9.78% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, General Counsel Stacey Friedman sold 3,404 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $312.80, for a total value of $1,064,771.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the general counsel directly owned 65,353 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $20,442,418.40. The trade was a 4.95% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 14,868 shares of company stock worth $4,650,596 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.47% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the second quarter worth about $26,000. Timmons Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd. boosted its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 450.0% in the 2nd quarter. Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 110 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 90 shares during the last quarter. Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. acquired a new stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the 3rd quarter worth about $32,000. Finally, Family Legacy Financial Solutions LLC raised its holdings in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 92.6% during the third quarter. Family Legacy Financial Solutions LLC now owns 104 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 50 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other 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.