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1. JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM)

TTM Net Income as of March 13: $58.471 billion

Forward P/E Ratio as of March 13: 12.39

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 123

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) is a financial services leader that operates through Consumer & Community Banking, Commercial & Investment Bank, and Asset & Wealth Management segments. It offers banking, lending, investment, and wealth management solutions.

The company’s Consumer & Community Banking (CCB) segment reported $18.4 billion in revenue for Q4 2024, which represented a 1% year-over-year increase. The growth was largely driven by its Card Services business, which saw an 11% increase in card outstandings and a boost in Net Interest Income (NII) due to higher revolving balances. Nearly 10 million new card accounts were acquired during 2024.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) anticipates continued growth in the card business, although at a slightly moderated pace compared to 2024. The company expects to see more visible deposit growth in H2 2025, with consumer checking deposits already showing positive signs. It will also focus on wealth management growth and expand its branch network, under its commitment to the CCB segment.

Carillon Eagle Growth & Income Fund stated the following regarding JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) in its first quarter 2024 investor letter:

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) contributed positively to performance following solid financial results and positive guidance for the remainder of 2024. Moreover, growing chatter around rising capital markets activity likely contributed to the stock’s strong performance relative to other banks. Recall that JPMorgan has a robust capital markets franchise.”

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