Midwest Financial Partners Investments Inc. Makes New $583,000 Investment in JPMorgan Chase & Co. $JPM

Midwest Financial Partners Investments Inc. bought a new position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 1,809 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $583,000.

A number of other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Legal & General Group Plc boosted its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 3.3% during the third quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 18,908,978 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $5,964,459,000 after purchasing an additional 607,025 shares in the last quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC grew its position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 2.3% in the 3rd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 15,722,443 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $4,959,330,000 after buying an additional 347,033 shares during the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. grew its position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 2.3% in the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 14,655,153 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $4,622,675,000 after buying an additional 322,735 shares during the last quarter. Boston Partners grew its position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 2.3% in the 3rd quarter. Boston Partners now owns 7,492,763 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $2,360,045,000 after buying an additional 168,184 shares during the last quarter. Finally, California Public Employees Retirement System grew its position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 19.6% in the 3rd quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System now owns 6,615,749 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $2,086,806,000 after buying an additional 1,082,913 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 71.55% of the company’s stock.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan launched a new active ETF, JPMorgan Managed Futures Plus ETF (JPFP), expanding its asset-management lineup and adding another fee-generating product for the bank. J.P. Morgan Asset Management Launches JPMorgan Managed Futures Plus ETF (JPFP) on NYSE
• Positive Sentiment: Jamie Dimon said JPMorgan could deploy $10 billion to $20 billion on acquisitions, signaling that the bank has significant capital and flexibility to pursue earnings-accretive deals if the right opportunity appears. Jamie Dimon Says JPMorganChase on Lookout for Potential Acquisitions
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan also received favorable attention for its broader market and product franchise, including commentary that retail participation could rebound and support trading activity, which would benefit the bank’s markets business. Retail Revival Adds Fuel to US Stocks, JPMorgan Strategists Say
• Neutral Sentiment: Dimon said he is not especially worried about inflation, a frothy stock market, or cracks in private markets, but he also described current market enthusiasm as “exuberant” and reminiscent of prior bubble-like periods. That mixed message supports the idea that JPMorgan is cautious on the macro backdrop rather than signaling a direct business problem. These Are the Forces Jamie Dimon Says Are the ‘Biggest Thing’ on His Mind These Days
• Neutral Sentiment: The bank’s recent earnings and valuation backdrop remain solid overall, with JPMorgan having beaten expectations last quarter, but the latest headlines are more about Dimon’s commentary and strategic optionality than a new fundamental catalyst.
• Negative Sentiment: Dimon’s repeated warnings that stocks are in “exuberant” territory and could echo past crash periods may be weighing on risk sentiment around JPMorgan and the broader financial sector. Stock Market Is in ‘Exuberant’ Territory, Warns Jamie Dimon
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan is also dealing with reputational overhang from the “salami incident” arbitration dispute, and the bank plans to challenge the $4.25 million award tied to a former advisor’s firing. While financially small, it adds unwanted headlines. The ‘Salami Incident’ That Has JPMorgan Chase on the Hook for $4.25 Million

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Stock Up 0.8%

JPM stock opened at $298.99 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $302.47 and a 200 day moving average of $306.78. The stock has a market capitalization of $801.14 billion, a PE ratio of 14.32, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.46 and a beta of 1.03. The company has a quick ratio of 0.86, a current ratio of 0.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a 52 week low of $260.31 and a 52 week high of $337.25.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, April 14th. The financial services provider reported $5.94 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.50 by $0.44. The company had revenue of $50.54 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $48.30 billion. JPMorgan Chase & Co. had a net margin of 20.66% and a return on equity of 17.54%. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $5.07 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post 22.4 earnings per share for the current year.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be issued a dividend of $1.50 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $6.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.0%. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s payout ratio is 28.74%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

JPM has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. HSBC lifted their price objective on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $288.00 to $312.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Daiwa Securities Group reduced their price target on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $340.00 to $328.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. Zacks Research downgraded JPMorgan Chase & Co. from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Dbs Bank raised JPMorgan Chase & Co. to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Fifteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and fifteen have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, JPMorgan Chase & Co. presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $339.08.

Insider Activity at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

In other news, COO Jennifer Piepszak sold 4,919 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $309.42, for a total transaction of $1,522,036.98. Following the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 85,082 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $26,326,072.44. The trade was a 5.47% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, General Counsel Stacey Friedman sold 5,468 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $300.27, for a total transaction of $1,641,876.36. Following the sale, the general counsel directly owned 46,428 shares in the company, valued at $13,940,935.56. This trade represents a 10.54% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 28,589 shares of company stock valued at $8,747,496 over the last three months. 0.41% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

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.