What is Erste Group Bank’s Forecast for JPM FY2027 Earnings?

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) – Stock analysts at Erste Group Bank decreased their FY2027 earnings per share estimates for shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research note issued on Thursday, April 2nd. Erste Group Bank analyst H. Engel now forecasts that the financial services provider will earn $23.15 per share for the year, down from their prior estimate of $23.27. The consensus estimate for JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s current full-year earnings is $18.10 per share.

JPM has been the topic of a number of other reports. DZ Bank reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price objective on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $352.00 to $365.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday. CICC Research assumed coverage on JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $355.00 price objective on the stock. Daiwa Securities Group decreased their price objective on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $340.00 to $328.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group assumed coverage on JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a report on Thursday, March 26th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $310.00 price objective on the stock. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and fourteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $333.17.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE JPM opened at $310.60 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27, a current ratio of 0.85 and a quick ratio of 0.85. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $299.01 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $306.92. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a one year low of $220.10 and a one year high of $337.25. The firm has a market cap of $833.10 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.52, a P/E/G ratio of 1.53 and a beta of 1.05.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 13th. The financial services provider reported $5.23 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.93 by $0.30. JPMorgan Chase & Co. had a return on equity of 17.16% and a net margin of 20.35%.The firm had revenue of $45.80 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $45.98 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $4.81 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.1% on a year-over-year basis.

Institutional Trading of JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of JPM. Brighton Jones LLC lifted 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 worth $11,682,000 after buying an additional 4,841 shares during the last quarter. Acorns Advisers LLC boosted its holdings in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 6.9% during the 1st quarter. Acorns Advisers LLC now owns 1,547 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $379,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Ignite Planners LLC grew its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 0.7% during the 2nd quarter. Ignite Planners LLC now owns 10,934 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $3,185,000 after acquiring an additional 78 shares during the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC acquired a new position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the 2nd quarter worth about $1,475,000. Finally, Cary Street Partners Financial LLC increased its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 3.3% in the 2nd quarter. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC now owns 108,068 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $31,330,000 after purchasing an additional 3,463 shares in the last quarter. 71.55% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

In other news, COO Jennifer Piepszak sold 8,571 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, January 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $312.79, for a total transaction of $2,680,923.09. Following the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 71,027 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $22,216,535.33. This represents a 10.77% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider Robin Leopold sold 433 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, March 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $295.06, for a total value 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 ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 72,029 shares of company stock worth $22,195,693 in the last quarter. 0.47% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 30th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 6th will be issued a dividend of $1.50 per share. This represents a $6.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s dividend payout ratio is 29.99%.

More JPMorgan Chase & Co. News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs raised its price target on JPM to $365 and reiterated a Buy, signaling strong Street conviction ahead of Q1 — supportive for the stock. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan is highlighted among banks with high dividends, underscoring income appeal for yield-seeking investors. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street and research shops are revising Q1 and FY2026 estimates upward in parts (e.g., Erste’s FY2026 bump), and preview notes expect strength in NII, trading and IB — a near-term earnings catalyst. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan disclosed a 6.5% stake in Hexagon Composites via its subsidiary, a portfolio move that is informational but not material to JPM’s core operations. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan’s research team named Capital One its top pick in consumer finance — positive for advisory credibility but indirect for JPM’s own share performance. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Some firms cut JPM targets or trimmed forecasts (Autonomous to $324, Evercore lowered expectations, Piper Sandler remains cautious), signaling differing views on earnings sustainability and valuation. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Jamie Dimon’s shareholder letter flagged rising private‑credit risks and intensified crypto competition — prudent transparency but a reminder of downside risks if market stress widens. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro relief from the US–Iran ceasefire has eased rate‑hike pressure and oil-supply concerns, a background tailwind for banks’ trading and credit outlooks. Article Title

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.