Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS cut its position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) by 0.8% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 628,060 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 5,153 shares during the quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. accounts for approximately 0.9% of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS’s holdings, making the stock its 17th largest position. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS’s holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. were worth $184,750,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of JPM. Timmons Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the 4th quarter worth $32,000. MBM Wealth Consultants LLC acquired a new stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the first quarter worth $29,000. Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the fourth quarter worth $35,000. Finally, Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the third quarter valued at $35,000. 71.55% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Price Performance
JPM stock opened at $343.02 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $318.31 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $310.09. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a 12-month low of $279.10 and a 12-month high of $351.24. 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 cap of $919.14 billion, a PE ratio of 14.70, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.57 and a beta of 0.99.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced 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. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $6.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.7%. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s payout ratio is presently 25.71%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several equities analysts recently commented on JPM shares. Piper Sandler upped their target price on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $325.00 to $345.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $350.00 price target on JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a report on Tuesday. Zacks Research downgraded shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price objective on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $330.00 to $370.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Dbs Bank raised shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Fifteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and thirteen have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $354.92.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting JPMorgan Chase & Co. this week:
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan reported blowout Q2 results, including record net income of $21.2 billion, with CEO Jamie Dimon saying the economy remains “close to as good as it gets.” The bank also posted strong trading and investment banking performance. 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 turned more bullish after earnings, with Bank of America, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, and Truist all lifting price targets, reflecting confidence in JPMorgan’s profitability, capital flexibility, and guidance for stronger net interest income. Analyst price-target updates
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its full-year net interest income outlook to $105.5 billion, signaling that core lending revenue remains resilient even after the Federal Reserve’s policy changes. JPMorgan Chase Just Posted 86% Growth in Equities Trading Revenue and Raised Its Full-Year Net Interest Income Guidance to $105.5 Billion
- Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan continued to show market leadership and a path toward a possible $1 trillion valuation, helped by its scale in lending, trading, and dealmaking, but that milestone may also be encouraging some short-term profit taking after the stock’s sharp run. Dimon-led JPMorgan poised to become world’s first $1 trillion bank
- Neutral Sentiment: The bank also announced a $24 million investment in Philadelphia shipbuilding and defense manufacturing, which supports its long-term industrial finance strategy but is unlikely to move the stock materially by itself. JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Puts $24 Million Into Philadelphia Shipbuilding And Defense
- Negative Sentiment: Some commentary focused on JPMorgan’s higher expense outlook following earnings, suggesting costs could rise faster than investors expected and tempering enthusiasm after the strong report. Its Dividend Looks Secure, But Don’t Chase JPM Stock After Q2 Earnings. Here’s Why.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, CFO Jeremy Barnum sold 3,022 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $309.41, for a total value of $935,037.02. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 32,438 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,036,641.58. This trade represents a 8.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible 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 firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $330.73, for a total transaction of $1,808,100.91. Following the completion of the transaction, the general counsel owned 40,961 shares in the company, valued at $13,547,031.53. The trade was a 11.78% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last quarter, insiders sold 18,876 shares of company stock valued at $5,907,051. 0.41% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
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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