JPMorgan notches the highest quarterly profit in US banking history - Yahoo Finance
JPMorgan Chase reported record-breaking quarterly profits of $21.2 billion, significantly exceeding analyst expectations. CEO Jamie Dimon attributed the success to a strong market environment while cautioning about potential risks like geopolitical instability and inflation.
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As the largest US bank, JPMorgan's performance serves as a bellwether for the health of the American financial system and broader economic stability.
JPMorgan notches record quarter as CEO Jamie Dimon calls the banking environment 'close to as good as it gets' David Hollerith · Senior Reporter Updated Tue, July 14, 2026 at 7:03 PM EDT 3 min read JPM +2.50% V -0.48% Explore stocks on Coinbase Trading disclosure Trading disclosure The above button links to Coinbase. Yahoo Finance is not a broker-dealer or investment adviser and does not offer securities or cryptocurrencies for sale or facilitate trading. Coinbase pays us for certain activity generated through this link. Prices displayed are informational.
The country's largest bank just raked in more quarterly profit than any US bank ever.
JPMorgan Chase ( JPM ) said profits jumped 41% to $21.2 billion in its second quarter, or $7.70 per share, far exceeding the $5.64 per share analyst had expected. Total net revenue rose 28% to $57 billion, compared to $45 billion in the year-ago quarter.
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