Cane Capital Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM – Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 21,923 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $7,064,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. makes up about 2.8% of Cane Capital Partners LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 9th largest position.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Triangle Securities Wealth Management increased its stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 14.1% during the third quarter. Triangle Securities Wealth Management now owns 25,822 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $8,145,000 after purchasing an additional 3,191 shares in the last quarter. Andra AP fonden increased its stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 3.2% during the third 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. increased its stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 51.7% during the fourth 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. increased its stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 9.0% during the third 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 increased its stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 11.0% during the fourth 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.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, COO Jennifer Piepszak sold 8,571 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $312.79, for a total value of $2,680,923.09. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 71,027 shares in the company, valued at approximately $22,216,535.33. This trade represents a 10.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Robin Leopold sold 433 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $295.06, for a total transaction of $127,760.98. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 64,920 shares in the company, valued at $19,155,295.20. This represents a 0.66% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 72,029 shares of company stock valued at $22,195,693 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 0.47% of the company’s stock.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Price Performance
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, January 13th. The financial services provider reported $5.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.93 by $0.30. JPMorgan Chase & Co. had a net margin of 20.35% and a return on equity of 17.16%. The company had revenue of $45.80 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $45.98 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $4.81 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 7.1% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post 18.1 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Announces Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 30th. Investors of record on Monday, April 6th will be issued a $1.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 6th. This represents a $6.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 29.99%.
Key Headlines Impacting JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Here are the key news stories impacting JPMorgan Chase & Co. this week:
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan rolled out a major community and lending push (the “American Dream” initiative) that ties branch expansion and targeted lending to long‑term growth — investors see this as a durable revenue and deposit-relationship play even if it raises near-term costs. JPMorgan Is Betting on the ‘American Dream’ with a New $1.5 Trillion Initiative. What Does That Really Mean?
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan strategists are publicly urging investors to “buy the dip,” signaling the firm’s positive macro view and supporting risk appetite across US equities — this note likely lifted sentiment in banking stocks and helped JPM shares. Another V-shaped rebound ahead? JPM says buy the dip in stocks
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan is collecting fees and relationship business as arranger/agent on corporate credit deals (e.g., Chemed’s $450M facility), which supports non‑interest income streams. Chemed Corporation Announces a Five-Year $450 Million Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
- Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan is heading into Q1 earnings (reporting April 14) with traders pricing in a multi‑percent move; prior beats give confidence but results will be a near‑term volatility catalyst. Here’s How Much JPMorgan Chase Stock Is Expected to Move After Earnings
- Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan and affiliates disclosed reductions/exits from substantial‑holder positions in a few Australian-listed names (Lynas, Nanosonics) — portfolio/housekeeping moves that are not material to JPM’s core franchise but are being reported. JPMorgan Group Drops Below Substantial Holding in Lynas Rare Earths
- Neutral Sentiment: Market commentators and outlets are comparing JPM to peers (MS, GS) ahead of bank reporting — useful framing but not a direct driver unless JPM’s results deviate. JPM or MS: Which Stock Looks More Compelling Ahead of Q1 Earnings?
- Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan analysts warn that crude oil topping $104 could push fuel/gas prices sharply higher, a development that risks consumer strain and credit deterioration if sustained. This macro risk is a potential headwind for bank loan performance. Fuel Costs Poised for Sharp Increase as Crude Crosses $104 Mark
- Negative Sentiment: CEO Jamie Dimon has emphasized risks ahead of earnings, a cautious tone that can temper upside if management flags higher loan-loss provisioning or softer consumer trends. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Weighs Risks Ahead Of Earnings
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $360.00 to $350.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b+)” rating on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Wolfe Research downgraded shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price target on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $352.00 to $365.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, April 6th. Finally, Evercore reduced their price target on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $350.00 to $320.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, April 6th. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and fifteen have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $333.17.
About JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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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