JPMorgan Chase has reported another strong quarter, with net income reaching $18.1 billion, or $6.12 per share, marking a 25% increase from $14.5 billion in the same period last year. This performance surpassed Wall Street analysts’ projections of $17.3 billion in profit, or $5.88 per share, according to FactSet.
The bank generated $50.2 billion in revenue for the three months ending June 30, exceeding analysts’ expectations of $42.23 billion. Key areas of growth included a 50% rise in investment banking fees and a $7.9 billion gain from new Visa shares.
Despite the robust results, JPMorgan’s CEO Jamie Dimon cautioned about ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties. He noted, “While market valuations and credit spreads seem to reflect a rather benign economic outlook, we continue to be vigilant about potential tail risks. The geopolitical situation remains complex and potentially the most dangerous since World War II — though its outcome and effect on the global economy remain unknown.”
Dimon also discussed the challenges posed by inflation and interest rates, pointing out ongoing inflationary forces such as large fiscal deficits, infrastructure needs, trade restructuring, and global remilitarization. These factors could keep inflation and interest rates higher than the market expects. Additionally, the impact of large-scale quantitative tightening remains uncertain.
Shares of JPMorgan fell 1% in pre-market trading due to lower-than-expected net interest income and an increase in loan loss provisions. The bank’s net interest income of $22.9 billion represented a 4% yearly increase.
With assets under management reaching $3.7 trillion as of June 30, a 15% year-over-year increase, JPMorgan continues to widen its lead among U.S. banking giants. Last year, the bank achieved a record $49.6 billion in profits, including a $4.1 billion gain from acquiring First Republic Bank in May 2023.
This quarter marks the first time JPMorgan is reporting its full results without separately accounting for First Republic’s contributions. Additionally, the bank announced plans to raise its quarterly common stock dividend to $1.25 per share from $1.15 per share for the third quarter of 2024 and initiated a $30 billion common share repurchase program starting July 1. Dimon emphasized that the dividend increase reflects JPMorgan’s strong financial performance and sustainable dividend levels.
JPMorgan reported a capital ratio of 15.3%, providing a buffer for potential new capital requirements expected by mid-2025. Following the Federal Reserve’s yearly bank stress test, the bank anticipates that its capital ratio requirement might increase to 12.3% from the current 11.9%.