Prediction: JPMorgan Chase Raises Its Dividend Again in 2027

JPMorgan Chase raised its dividend for the 16th consecutive year with a 10% increase to $1.65 per share and authorized a $50 billion share repurchase program. The bank's fortress balance sheet, featuring a CET1 ratio of 14.1% (well above the 11.5% Fed requirement), provides significant excess capital to support continued dividend growth through 2027. With a conservative 27% payout ratio and a history of maintaining dividends even during the COVID crash, JPMorgan Chase is well-positioned to increase its dividend for a 17th consecutive year.