Summary
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) filed an 8-K on January 21, 2026, disclosing the annual compensation for CEO James Dimon for the year 2025. Mr. Dimon's total compensation was set at $43 million, an increase from $39 million in the prior year. This compensation package emphasizes performance-based incentives, with 88% of his variable compensation delivered as at-risk Performance Share Units (PSUs) tied to long-term metrics, primarily Return on Tangible Common Equity (ROTCE). The filing also highlights the firm's robust performance in 2025, reporting record revenue for the eighth consecutive year at $185.6 billion and net income of $57.0 billion. The company maintained a strong financial position with a CET1 ratio of 14.5% and significant liquidity. These results and the compensation structure are presented as aligning executive pay with shareholder interests and reflecting strong leadership and strategic execution.
Key Highlights
- 1CEO James Dimon's 2025 compensation increased to $43 million from $39 million in 2024.
- 288% of Mr. Dimon's variable compensation is in at-risk Performance Share Units (PSUs), tied to long-term performance metrics.
- 3JPMorgan Chase reported record revenue of $185.6 billion for the eighth consecutive year.
- 4Net income for 2025 reached $57.0 billion, equating to $20.02 per share.
- 5The firm achieved a Return on Tangible Common Equity (ROTCE) of 20%, demonstrating strong relative performance.
- 6The common dividend per share was increased from $1.25 to $1.50.
- 7The firm maintained a strong capital position with a CET1 ratio of 14.5% and $1.5 trillion in cash and marketable securities.