JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) Insider Robin Leopold Sells 432 Shares of Stock

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) insider Robin Leopold sold 432 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $307.14, for a total value 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 represents a 0.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Trading Down 0.2%

Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. stock traded down $0.60 on Friday, hitting $307.45. The stock had a trading volume of 2,618,114 shares, compared to its average volume of 11,201,762. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $315.21 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $307.87. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a one year low of $202.16 and a one year high of $337.25. The company has a quick ratio of 0.86, a current ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27. The stock has a market cap of $829.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.40, a PEG ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 1.07.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 13th. The financial services provider reported $5.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 net margin of 20.35% and a return on equity of 17.16%. The company’s revenue was up 7.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $4.81 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post 18.1 EPS for the current year.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Saturday, January 31st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, January 6th were paid a dividend of $1.50 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, January 6th. This represents a $6.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.0%. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s payout ratio is 29.99%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Zacks Research downgraded shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 18th. 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. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted their price objective on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $354.00 to $363.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 17th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $360.00 to $350.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b+)” rating on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and thirteen have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, JPMorgan Chase & Co. currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $339.73.

Institutional Trading of JPMorgan Chase & Co.

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of JPM. Morgan Stanley raised its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 1.4% in the 4th quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 66,385,268 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $21,390,662,000 after buying an additional 939,421 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 0.5% in the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 61,129,271 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $17,646,506,000 after purchasing an additional 300,160 shares during the period. Norges Bank bought a new stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $10,295,209,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its holdings in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 5.4% during the 4th quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 23,424,482 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $7,547,837,000 after buying an additional 1,194,583 shares during the period. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc boosted its stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 0.6% in the 4th quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 19,019,564 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $6,128,484,000 after buying an additional 110,586 shares during the last quarter. 71.55% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key JPMorgan Chase & Co. News

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

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan announced plans to open more than 160 new Chase branches in 2026 — a deliberate retail expansion intended to drive deposit growth, cross‑selling and fee income beyond net interest margin improvements. This is tangible growth investment that supports longer‑term revenue diversification. JPMorgan Bets on Branches
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan filed to move/dismiss President Trump’s $5bn “debanking” lawsuit and argued CEO Jamie Dimon was wrongly included — an aggressive legal defense that, if successful, reduces headline and litigation risk that could otherwise pressure the stock. JPMorgan Chase Moves to Dismiss Trump Debanking Lawsuit
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains constructive — the stock carries an average “Moderate Buy” rating and commentary suggests JPM could regain mortgage market share if capital rules ease, supporting fees and NII over time. Positive analyst revisions and target increases are a tailwind for investor confidence. JPMorgan Chase Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy”
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan research raised its 2026 gold forecast sharply — a macro/research view that signals strategy for clients and trading desks but doesn’t directly change JPM’s bank fundamentals. JPMorgan Raises Gold Forecast To $6,300
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan’s research team initiated coverage of TIC Solutions (TIC) and highlighted cross‑selling/NV5 integration — an analyst action that showcases JPM’s institutional research reach but is not a direct corporate development. JPMorgan Initiates TIC Solutions (TIC)
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan notified Lynas Rare Earths that it ceased to be a substantial holder — a portfolio move with limited impact on JPM’s core banking operations. JPMorgan Ceases to Be Substantial Holder in Lynas Rare Earths
• Neutral Sentiment: Reports that JPMorgan is in talks to be a banker for an international reconstruction body (“Board of Peace”) are headline‑worthy but currently speculative; potential fees are uncertain. JPMorgan in talks to be banker for Trump’s Board of Peace
• Negative Sentiment: Significant insider selling: CEO Troy Rohrbaugh sold 50,000 shares (~$15.4m) and reports show Jamie Dimon sold about $21m of stock; several other insiders also trimmed positions. Large, high‑profile sales are pressuring near‑term sentiment and can trigger investor caution even if sales are for diversification or tax planning. SEC filing for insider sales

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.