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JPMorgan Chase announced on Monday that it had raised its net interest income (NII) forecast to $91 billion, excluding its markets division.
This revised forecast comes ahead of the bank’s investor day event in New York, sparking a 1% rise in its shares during premarket trading.
The bank’s prior forecasts disappointed analysts, who anticipated that JPMorgan would benefit more significantly from the persistently higher interest rates.
In April, JPMorgan increased its NII forecast to $89 billion from $88 billion, excluding the markets division, while keeping the total NII forecast, including trading, steady at $90 billion.
JPMorgan’s acquisition of the collapsed First Republic Bank in May last year significantly boosted its loan portfolio, consequently driving up interest income and contributing to record profits.
Despite this, Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Barnum had previously tempered expectations, suggesting that the gains were not sustainable.
The bank also revised its 2024 total expense forecast to approximately $92 billion, an increase from previous expectations to accommodate a $1 billion foundation contribution.
During the investor presentation, JPMorgan highlighted its plans for succession, investments in artificial intelligence, and exploring opportunities beyond traditional banking.
With CEO Jamie Dimon, 68, having led JPMorgan for over 18 years, investors are keenly interested in the bank’s succession strategy. Dimon hinted last year that he might step down in about 3.5 years.
The board has identified several potential successors, including Jennifer Piepszak and Troy Rohrbaugh, co-CEOs of its commercial and investment bank; Marianne Lake, CEO of consumer and community banking; and Mary Erdoes, CEO of asset and wealth management.
JPMorgan’s stock has risen by 20.4% in 2024, outperforming the S&P index of bank shares and the broader equity markets.
The stock locked at a record high on Friday, reflecting investor confidence and the bank’s robust performance.
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