South Dakota Investment Council trimmed its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) by 8.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 57,906 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 5,365 shares during the quarter. South Dakota Investment Council’s holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. were worth $18,265,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 450.0% during the 2nd quarter. Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 110 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 90 shares during the period. Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. bought a new stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the third quarter valued at about $32,000. Family Legacy Financial Solutions LLC lifted its stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 92.6% in the third quarter. Family Legacy Financial Solutions LLC now owns 104 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 50 shares during the period. Collier Financial acquired a new stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the third quarter worth about $60,000. Finally, Clarity Asset Management Inc. grew its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 87.1% during the second quarter. Clarity Asset Management Inc. now owns 217 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $63,000 after buying an additional 101 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.55% of the company’s stock.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Stock Down 1.3%
NYSE JPM opened at $289.59 on Friday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a 1-year low of $202.16 and a 1-year high of $337.25. The company has a market capitalization of $781.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.47, a PEG ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 1.06. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $310.42 and its two-hundred day moving average is $308.65. The company has a current ratio of 0.85, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Saturday, January 31st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, January 6th were paid a dividend of $1.50 per share. This represents a $6.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, January 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s dividend payout ratio is currently 29.99%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several equities analysts have commented on the company. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price objective on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $386.00 to $397.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 26th. Wolfe Research cut JPMorgan Chase & Co. from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Wall Street Zen upgraded JPMorgan Chase & Co. from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, January 18th. Finally, Barclays reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and thirteen have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, JPMorgan Chase & Co. currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $340.00.
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Insider Activity
In other news, COO Jennifer Piepszak sold 8,571 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated 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 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 Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Robin Leopold sold 432 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $307.14, for a total transaction of $132,684.48. Following the sale, the insider owned 65,353 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $20,072,520.42. This trade represents a 0.66% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 71,596 shares of company stock valued at $22,067,932. 0.47% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting JPMorgan Chase & Co. this week:
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan is the lead arranger on the $55B leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts, a mandate that should generate significant advisory and underwriting fees for the bank. JPMorgan’s EA Buyout Role Tests Growth Plans In Branches And AI
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan announced two senior hires for J.P. Morgan Asset Management (Head of Private Wealth Alternatives and a National Manager), which supports growth in fee income and wealth business scale. JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) Announces Two Key Hires for JPM Asset Management
- Positive Sentiment: Chase expanded community engagement via a partnership with Hudl to deliver financial education to student-athletes — small reputational/branding benefit that supports retail deposit franchise over time. Chase and Hudl Team Up
- Neutral Sentiment: Reports say JPMorgan shifted more of EA buyout financing toward high-yield (junk) bonds — this helps complete the deal but increases credit-market exposure and ties the bank to broader junk-bond market health. Investors should watch underwriting exposure and covenant structures. JPMorgan shifts more of EA buyout financing toward junk bonds
- Neutral Sentiment: SoftBank’s pursuit of up to $40B in dollar borrowing to expand its OpenAI investment is pressuring the credit and loan markets; large dollar issuance could affect funding spreads and demand dynamics relevant to large bank syndications. SoftBank Seeks Up to $40 Billion Loan
- Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan shares were among the large-cap decliners that helped drag the Dow lower, amplifying negative sentiment and short-term headline-driven selling pressure. JPMorgan Chase, American Express share losses contribute to Dow’s 581-point drop
- Negative Sentiment: High-profile insider selling has been notable recently (multiple executive sales reported), which can weigh on investor sentiment even if largely planned or tax-driven. VTI is down 1.0% today, on JPM stock price movement
- Negative Sentiment: Market commentary and analyst notes pointing to JPM’s relative underperformance and broader macro/geopolitical volatility (oil, Middle East tensions) are pressuring financials; JPM’s stock is pulling back with the sector. JPMorgan Chase & Co. stock falls Thursday, still outperforms market
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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