Worth Financial Advisory Group LLC Invests $5.20 Million in JPMorgan Chase & Co. $JPM

Worth Financial Advisory Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) in the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor purchased 15,893 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $5,202,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. accounts for 2.2% of Worth Financial Advisory Group LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 14th largest holding.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its holdings in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 11.0% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 48,732 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $11,682,000 after acquiring an additional 4,841 shares in the last quarter. Acorns Advisers LLC increased its stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 6.9% during the first quarter. Acorns Advisers LLC now owns 1,547 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $379,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the period. Ignite Planners LLC raised its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 0.7% during the second quarter. Ignite Planners LLC now owns 10,934 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $3,185,000 after purchasing an additional 78 shares in the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC purchased a new position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the second quarter worth about $1,475,000. Finally, Betterment LLC lifted its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 27.5% in the second quarter. Betterment LLC now owns 1,970 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $571,000 after purchasing an additional 425 shares during the period. 71.55% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling 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 on Tuesday, August 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $361.41, for a total value of $903,525.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 73,547 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,580,621.27. This represents a 3.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, General Counsel Stacey Friedman sold 5,467 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $330.73, for a total value of $1,808,100.91. Following the completion of the transaction, the general counsel owned 40,961 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,547,031.53. This represents a 11.78% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders own 0.41% of the company’s stock.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Trading Down 0.4%

Shares of JPM opened at $356.05 on Tuesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a twelve month low of $279.10 and a twelve month high of $366.50. The company has a current ratio of 0.85, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30. The firm has a market capitalization of $946.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.25, a PEG ratio of 1.47 and a beta of 0.99. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $347.92 and its two-hundred day moving average is $319.07.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 14th. The financial services provider reported $6.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.59 by $0.55. The company had revenue of $58.02 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $50.72 billion. JPMorgan Chase & Co. had a net margin of 21.86% and a return on equity of 18.23%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 27.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $4.96 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post 24.28 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan has increased its planned capital returns, including a larger share-repurchase authorization and higher payouts. Strong investment-banking and trading activity, loan and deposit growth, and a resilient balance sheet have also supported the stock’s recent rally. JPM Stock Gains 20.6% in 3 Months: Key Factors to Watch Before Buying
• Positive Sentiment: The bank is expanding its physical branch network, including a flagship location in Chicago, which could strengthen its consumer and wealth-management presence. Its $750 billion housing commitment also highlights a long-term growth opportunity in a strategically important market. How Investors May Respond To JPMorgan Chase Bond Issuance, Branch Expansion and Higher Payouts
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan recently issued callable, unsecured medium-term notes spanning maturities from 2031 to 2056. The financing supports expansion and capital-management flexibility, although it also increases the bank’s funding obligations. JPMorgan Bond Issuance, Branch Expansion and Higher Payouts
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan hired Ward Jones from Deutsche Bank to lead mid-cap basic-materials investment banking, a modest signal of continued confidence in deal-making and advisory demand. JPMorgan Taps Deutsche Bank’s Jones for Mid-Cap Basic Materials Role
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan’s trading desk shifted from a bullish view to “tactically cautious” on U.S. equities after hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. Concerns include interest-rate uncertainty and a possible unwinding of crowded artificial-intelligence trades, weighing on broader financial-sector sentiment. JPMorgan Turns Tactically Cautious Following Warsh’s Jackson Hole Speech
• Negative Sentiment: Expectations for another rate increase are mixed for JPMorgan: higher rates could lift net interest income, but they may increase stress among revolving-credit borrowers and pressure credit quality. JPMorgan Slips as 60% Hike Odds Cut Both Ways

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on JPM shares. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $375.00 to $390.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, August 14th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their target price on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $330.00 to $370.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $350.00 price target on JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded JPMorgan Chase & Co. from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $375.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods increased their price objective on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $370.00 to $384.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, JPMorgan Chase & Co. presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $359.96.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. 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.