01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed October 13, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
JPMorgan Chase reported third-quarter 2026 results of net income of $15.3Ba and diluted EPS of $5.57, with ROTCE of 20%.
Excluding a $658bmm pretax ($498mm after-tax) net investment securities loss in Corporate, net income would have been $15.8B, EPS $5.75 and ROTCE 21%. Managed revenue rose 8% year over year to $50.9B, with net interest income up 13% to $27.1B and noninterest revenue up 3% to $23.8B. Markets revenue of $10.3B grew 15%, led by Equity Markets, which rose 49%.
Expense of $27.3Bc (up 12%) and credit costs of $2.7B (including a $539mm reserve build) weighed on results, and the managed overhead ratio was 54%. The balance sheet remained strong. The Standardized CET1 ratio was 13.9% (down from 14.2% in 2Q26, mainly due to RWA growth) and the Advanced CET1 ratio was 14.1%.
Standardized RWA rose to $2.18Td, the Firm SLR was 5.5%, and the Firm LCR was 113%. Average loans grew 10% year over year to $1.6T and average deposits grew 8% to $2.7T. Tangible book value per share increased to $112.64.
Capital returned to shareholders included a $1.65 per share common dividend ($4.4B) and $664mm of net buybacks, for a trailing twelve-month net payout of 61%. Management reaffirmed or updated its 2026 outlook: net interest income of about $106.2B (about $97.2B excluding Markets), adjusted expense of about $108.6B, and a Card Services net charge-off rate of about 3.2%. Note that this 8-K furnishes investor presentation slides under Regulation FD rather than the full earnings release, and the presentation is not deemed filed for Section 18 purposes.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Reported net income of $15.3B and EPS of $5.57 (ROTCE 20%); ex-the $658mm securities loss, net income was $15.8B, EPS $5.75 and ROTCE 21%.
- Managed revenue of $50.9B, up 8% YoY, with NII up 13% to $27.1B and NII ex-Markets up 6% to $24.7B, reflecting deposit and card balance growth partly offset by lower rates.
- Expense of $27.3B (up 12% YoY) and credit costs of $2.7B, including a $539mm net reserve build; NCOs were $2.2B, down $389mm YoY.
- Standardized CET1 ratio of 13.9% (vs. 14.2% in 2Q26) on RWA growth to $2.18T; Advanced CET1 ratio 14.1%; Firm SLR 5.5%; Firm LCR 113%.
- Lines of business: CCB net income $5.7B (ROE 36%), CIB $8.2B (ROE 18%, Equity Markets revenue up 49%), AWM $1.8B (ROE 45%, AUM of $5.2T up 13%).
- Shareholder returns: $4.4B in common dividends ($1.65/share) and $664mm of net buybacks; trailing twelve-month net payout of 61%; tangible book value per share rose to $112.64.
- 2026 outlook: NII of about $106.2B, adjusted expense of about $108.6B and Card Services NCO rate of about 3.2%, with 4Q26 guidance market-dependent.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the underlying profitability once the one-time securities loss is excluded?
Reported 3Q26 net income of $15.3B included a $658mm pretax ($498mm after-tax) net investment securities loss in Corporate. Excluding it, net income was $15.8B, EPS was $5.75 and ROTCE was 21%, versus 20% reported. These are non-GAAP measures management presents for comparability.
Is capital still strong after the quarter, given the CET1 ratio decline?
Yes, though the ratio fell. The Standardized CET1 ratio declined to 13.9% from 14.2% in 2Q26, mainly because Standardized RWA grew to $2.18T, partly offset by $65mm of net income. The Advanced CET1 ratio was 14.1%, and the Firm SLR of 5.5% and LCR of 113% remained solid. Trailing net payout was 61%, so the Firm is still returning most of its earnings.
What is driving revenue and expense growth?
Revenue growth came from higher net interest income (up 13%) on balance sheet growth and higher rates, along with Markets revenue up 15%, led by Equity Markets. Expense rose 12% to $27.3B, driven by revenue-related and headcount-related compensation, brokerage and distribution fees, marketing and technology. Managed overhead ratio was 54%.
How are credit trends and reserves developing?
Credit costs were $2.7B, including a $539mm net reserve build versus a $0.1B build in 2Q26. Net charge-offs fell to $2.2B from $2.6B a year earlier. Card Services net charge-off rate improved to 2.91% from 3.34% in 2Q26, and management's 2026 card NCO outlook is about 3.2%.
What does the 2026 outlook imply for the rest of the year?
Management projects full-year 2026 net interest income of about $106.2B (about $97.2B excluding Markets), with 4Q26 NII of about $28B that is market dependent. Adjusted expense (excluding Firmwide legal expense) is projected at about $108.6B, implying about $27.5B in 4Q26. The slides also reference a 2027 central case, but its figures are labeled as preliminary and are not clearly presented in the filing text.
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