JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) had its target price decreased by stock analysts at HSBC from $319.00 to $288.00 in a report released on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage presently has a “hold” rating on the financial services provider’s stock. HSBC’s price target would indicate a potential downside of 2.26% from the company’s current price.
Other analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. Zacks Research raised JPMorgan Chase & Co. from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 10th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $386.00 to $397.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Robert W. Baird increased their price objective on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $280.00 to $290.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, March 4th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, January 18th. Finally, Daiwa Securities Group lifted their target price on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $345.00 to $353.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating and thirteen have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $336.48.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. Stock Down 0.2%
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 13th. The financial services provider reported $5.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.93 by $0.30. The business had revenue of $45.80 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%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $4.81 earnings per share. On average, analysts predict that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post 18.1 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Activity at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
In related news, insider Robin Leopold sold 433 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction 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 sale, the insider owned 64,920 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $19,155,295.20. This trade represents a 0.66% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, General Counsel Stacey Friedman sold 3,404 shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. 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 transaction, the general counsel owned 65,353 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,442,418.40. This represents a 4.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 72,029 shares of company stock valued at $22,195,693. 0.47% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On JPMorgan Chase & Co.
A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Triangle Securities Wealth Management lifted its stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 14.1% in 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 acquiring an additional 3,191 shares during the last quarter. Andra AP fonden increased its stake 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 worth $33,972,000 after purchasing an additional 3,300 shares during the last quarter. Banco Santander S.A. raised its holdings in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 9.0% in 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 during the period. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 11.0% in 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 during the last quarter. Finally, Rakuten Investment Management Inc. acquired a new stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the 3rd quarter valued at about $11,350,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.55% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Here are the key news stories impacting JPMorgan Chase & Co. this week:
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan Asset Management is buying shorter-dated government debt (two-to-five year Treasuries, gilts and similar) after a global selloff, signaling the firm sees value in parts of the curve and is protecting/positioning its fixed‑income books. This could stabilize trading and asset-management returns if yields retreat. JPMorgan Buys Short-Term Bonds After 3.1% Global Selloff
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan’s short-duration Income ETF (JPIE) has delivered strong cumulative returns and steady distributions since inception — a positive for asset-management fee income and client retention in a volatile bond market. JPMorgan’s Short-Duration JPIE Earned 15.24% Since Inception
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan is launching/ backing tax‑advantaged and return‑of‑capital ETFs (e.g., ROCY), expanding its product lineup and potential fee pools in asset management. Incremental product launches help diversify revenue. ROCY: JPMorgan Provides The Tax-Advantaged Return Of Capital Focused ETF
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan plans to hire ~1,000 bankers to expand small-business lending — a direct growth push that should support net interest income if loan demand and spreads hold. JPMorgan to Hire 1,000 Bankers, Boost Lending in Small Business Push
- Neutral Sentiment: CEO Jamie Dimon reiterated a push for return-to-office, a cultural/operational stance that may affect hiring and retention but has limited near-term earnings impact. Jamie Dimon renews return-to-office push
- Neutral Sentiment: Management is exploring “prediction markets” as a future customer product — a potential new revenue avenue but still early-stage and likely immaterial near term. JPMorgan could enter prediction markets
- Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan disclosed portfolio moves (ceasing a holding in IPH; taking a notifiable stake in Hexagon Composites) — routine portfolio/strategic activity with limited direct impact on JPM stock. JPMorgan Group Ceases to Be Substantial Holder in IPH Ltd. JPMorgan Takes Notifiable 6.6% Stake in Hexagon Composites
- Negative Sentiment: HSBC cut JPMorgan’s price target from $319 to $288 (hold), a negative analyst move that can pressure sentiment and headline-driven flows. HSBC adjusts price target on JPMorgan
- Negative Sentiment: Industry-wide large withdrawals and weaker deal activity (private-equity sales down, subdued exits) create a tougher backdrop for deposit bases and investment-banking fees, which could weigh on JPM’s revenue. JPMorgan faces challenging backdrop driving large withdrawals Private Equity Sales Slump as AI, War Bring New Stress Fractures
- Negative Sentiment: Geopolitical escalation (Trump’s comments on Iran) pushed yields higher and volatility up; rising rates can depress bond prices and create mark-to-market losses in trading and securities inventories, pressuring near-term earnings. Treasuries Fall as Trump’s Iran Threats Add to Inflation Concern
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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