8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 14, 2010)

Filed April 14, 2010For Securities:JPMJPM-PCJPM-PDJPM-PKJPM-PLJPM-PMJPM-PJAMJBVYLD

Summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. reported its first-quarter 2010 financial results on April 14, 2010, via an 8-K filing. The company announced a net income of $3.3 billion, or $0.74 per share, a significant improvement from the $2.1 billion, or $0.40 per share, recorded in the first quarter of 2009. This indicates a strong recovery and improved profitability for the company year-over-year. The filing primarily serves to disclose these earnings figures and incorporates the official earnings release and a supplementary financial document as exhibits. Investors should note the substantial increase in earnings per share, suggesting effective cost management, revenue growth, or a combination of both, in a still challenging economic environment.

Key Highlights

  • 1JPMorgan Chase reported first-quarter 2010 net income of $3.3 billion.
  • 2Earnings per share (EPS) for Q1 2010 were $0.74, up from $0.40 in Q1 2009.
  • 3The net income represents a substantial increase compared to the same period in the prior year (Q1 2009).
  • 4The filing includes the official first-quarter 2010 earnings release as an exhibit.
  • 5A financial supplement for the first quarter of 2010 is also provided as an exhibit.
  • 6The company also provided detailed computations for its ratio of earnings to fixed charges.

Frequently Asked Questions

JPMorgan Chase reported a net income of $3.3 billion for the first quarter of 2010.

The first quarter of 2010 showed a significant improvement, with net income of $3.3 billion ($0.74 per share) compared to $2.1 billion ($0.40 per share) in the first quarter of 2009.

The filing includes the official earnings release for the first quarter of 2010 (Exhibit 99.1), a financial supplement (Exhibit 99.2), and computations for the company's ratio of earnings to fixed charges and preferred stock dividend requirements.

The substantial increase in earnings per share from $0.40 to $0.74 suggests improved operational performance, effective cost controls, or a favorable revenue environment for JPMorgan Chase during the first quarter of 2010.