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Analysts are forecasting JPMorgan to report earnings of $4.18 per share on $42.16 billion in revenue. The company’s CEO Jamie Dimon has been making headlines with his warnings about potential threats from inflation, wars, and the Federal Reserve’s policy. Despite these concerns, shares of JPMorgan have seen a healthy 22% increase in 2024.
As we look ahead to JPMorgan’s second-quarter outlook, analysts like Barclays’ Jason Goldberg and Goldman Sachs’ Richard Ramsden are keeping a close eye on key metrics such as net interest income and guidance. The company’s previous guidance of $91 billion in net interest income may see an upgrade, with potential upside driven by higher loan growth and capital markets activity.
Additionally, Wells Fargo analyst Mike Mayo anticipates realized Visa gains to boost second-quarter earnings per share estimates. This could result in excess capital that may be utilized for buybacks, balance sheet growth, or other strategic actions. Redburn Atlantic’s John Heagerty views JPMorgan as the highest quality bank in the United States, with a strong balance sheet that could position the company to capitalize on acquisition opportunities in the current macroeconomic environment.
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