JPMorgan Chase & Co. Gears Up for Second Quarter Earnings Release

As one of the globe’s financial powerhouses, JPMorgan Chase & Co. is preparing to unveil its fiscal Q2 2025 earnings on Tuesday, July 15, ahead of the market open. With a market capitalization of $802.5 billion, the New York-based banking titan continues to command attention across global markets through its four major divisions: Consumer & Community Banking, Corporate & Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, and Asset & Wealth Management.

Market watchers expect JPMorgan to post earnings per share (EPS) of $4.47 for the quarter — a modest year-over-year increase of 1.6% from $4.40 in Q2 2024. This would extend a winning streak for the bank, which has exceeded Wall Street estimates for four consecutive quarters. Notably, JPMorgan beat forecasts by 9.7% in the first quarter of 2025.

Looking at the broader fiscal year, analysts project an EPS of $18.55 for 2025, representing a 1.9% increase from last year. That figure is expected to climb even higher in 2026, with forecasts calling for $19.55, a 5.4% annual jump.

Stock Outpaces Broader Market

JPMorgan’s stock has been on a tear, gaining 46.3% over the past 12 months — far outpacing the S&P 500’s 12.1% rise and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLF) 26.3% return during the same period. The rally was fueled, in part, by a strong Q1 performance, which saw shares climb 4% on April 11 following better-than-expected earnings.

During that quarter, the bank reported EPS of $5.07 and revenue growth of 8.1% year-over-year, reaching $45.3 billion. The upbeat results prompted the company to raise its full-year net interest income forecast to $94.5 billion. Revenue from market activities jumped 19%, equities trading surged 48%, and investment banking fees rose 12%, reinforcing investor optimism.

Analysts Hold a Cautiously Optimistic Outlook

The analyst community remains cautiously bullish on JPMorgan’s prospects. Among 26 analysts covering the stock, 13 have issued a “Strong Buy” recommendation, three suggest a “Moderate Buy,” and 10 maintain a “Hold” rating. This marks a slightly more favorable outlook compared to three months ago, when 12 analysts supported a “Strong Buy.”

Currently, shares are trading above the average analyst price target of $273.84, underscoring market confidence in the company’s ability to maintain growth amid evolving economic conditions.

As earnings day approaches, investors and analysts alike will be watching closely to see whether JPMorgan can continue its streak of positive surprises — and what signals the results might offer about the health of the broader financial sector.

By Staff Writer, Courtesy of Forbes | July 1, 2025 | Edited for WTFwire.com
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