JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) Stock Sale Revealed by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic-Rhode Island) recently sold part of their stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM). In a filing disclosed on October 1st, the Senator disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in JPMorgan Chase & Co. stock on September 4th.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) on 9/4/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Visa (NYSE:V) on 9/4/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) on 8/13/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) on 8/13/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) on 8/13/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) on 8/12/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) on 7/20/2026.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Price Performance

Shares of JPM opened at $332.18 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $352.44 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $327.11. The firm has a market cap of $882.99 billion, a PE ratio of 14.23, a P/E/G ratio of 1.39 and a beta of 1.02. The company has a current ratio of 0.85, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a 1-year low of $279.10 and a 1-year high of $366.50.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 14th. The financial services provider reported $6.14 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $5.59 by $0.55. JPMorgan Chase & Co. had a return on equity of 18.23% and a net margin of 21.86%.The company had revenue of $58.02 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $50.72 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $4.96 earnings per share. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s revenue was up 27.7% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts anticipate that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post 24.11 EPS for the current year.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Saturday, October 31st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, October 6th will be paid a dividend of $1.65 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, October 6th. This represents a $6.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. This is a boost from JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.50. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 25.71%.

Insider Transactions at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

In other JPMorgan Chase & Co. news, insider Robin Leopold sold 2,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $352.81, for a total value of $882,025.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 71,047 shares in the company, valued at $25,066,092.07. This represents a 3.40% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.41% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts have recently commented on the company. Robert W. Baird upped their price objective on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $295.00 to $305.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a report on Friday, September 25th. Bank of America lifted their price objective on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $408.00 to $420.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Barclays boosted their target price on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $391.00 to $420.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, HSBC upped their target price on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $369.00 to $377.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, September 28th. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $363.29.

Key Headlines Impacting JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan’s strong earnings-surprise history and favorable Zacks indicators suggest the bank may again exceed estimates in its upcoming quarterly report. Will JPMorgan Chase & Co. Beat Estimates Again?
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts collectively maintain a “Moderate Buy” recommendation, supporting the view that JPM’s valuation remains attractive despite recent weakness. JPMorgan Receives Moderate Buy Consensus
• Positive Sentiment: J.P. Morgan Payments partnered with Al Salam Bank on an overnight Murabaha liquidity solution, expanding its payments and Islamic-finance capabilities in Bahrain. Al Salam Bank and J.P. Morgan Payments Feature Liquidity Solution
• Positive Sentiment: The Federal Reserve’s revamped stress-testing framework could reduce volatility in banks’ capital requirements and improve planning visibility for JPMorgan. Fed Revamps Bank Stress Tests
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan remains highlighted as an income-oriented stock with an upcoming dividend ex-date, which may support demand from dividend investors. High-Yield Dividends With Ex-Dates Days Away
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan’s bond-market activity shows continued access to wholesale funding, but investors are assessing whether the additional borrowing improves growth or pressures the capital structure. JPMorgan Taps Bond Markets
• Neutral Sentiment: The elevation of Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh to co-presidents advances succession planning, but also increases investor focus on the eventual replacement for CEO Jamie Dimon. JPMorgan Elevates Co-Presidents
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan’s credit-loss reserve grew even though provisions declined year over year during the first half of 2026. The unusual combination may signal conservatism, but it also raises questions about management’s expectations for future loan losses ahead of third-quarter results. JPMorgan Reserves for Losses That Have Not Arrived
• Negative Sentiment: Broad selling across money-center banks has weighed on JPMorgan and the wider financial sector, reflecting reduced investor risk appetite rather than a company-specific catalyst. Bank Stocks Slide

Hedge Funds Weigh In On JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. MBM Wealth Consultants LLC bought a new position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the first quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Aventus Investment Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the second quarter worth about $33,000. Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the 4th quarter worth about $35,000. Timbuktu Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the 2nd quarter worth about $50,000. Finally, NI Acquisitions Company LLC bought a new stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the 2nd quarter valued at about $51,000. Institutional investors own 71.55% of the company’s stock.

About Senator Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from Rhode Island. He assumed office on January 3, 2007. His current term ends on January 3, 2031.

Whitehouse (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent Rhode Island. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Company Profile

JPMorgan Chase & Co is a global financial services company headquartered in New York City. Through its businesses, the company provides banking, investment banking, asset management, private banking, commercial banking, consumer lending and payment services to individuals, businesses, institutions and governments.

The company operates through major business areas that include Consumer & Community Banking, Commercial & Investment Banking, and Asset & Wealth Management. Its products and services include deposit accounts, credit cards, mortgages, auto loans, business financing, investment and advisory services, securities trading and custody, payment processing, and wealth-management solutions.

JPMorgan Chase serves customers in the United States and maintains operations and client relationships across international markets.