JP Morgan Chase stock rises 0.32% but remains below its 20- and 50-session EMAs

JP Morgan Chase stock presents a neutral daily outlook with a bearish near-term tilt. Price sits below its 20- and 50-session exponential averages but above the 200-session average. Positive hourly momentum complicates the picture without establishing a broader bullish trend.

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, JPM opened at $339.85. The session range extends from $331.2 to $344.36. It was trading at $335.355 as of 10:28 ET, up 0.32% from the previous close. The session remains open, so the daily indicators are provisional. JPM opened at $339.85, traded between a low of $331.20 and a high of $344.36, and was last at $335.36, against a previous close of $334.30.

Key takeaways

• JP Morgan Chase stock was trading at $335.355 as of 10:28 ET on Tuesday, up 0.32% from the previous close.
• Daily RSI14 is 42.55, below the neutral 50; the daily MACD histogram is 0.32, above zero.
• Price sits below the daily 20-session EMA at $337.76 and 50-session EMA at $342.31, but above the 200-session EMA at $325.64.
• Hourly RSI14 is 65.43, below the overbought threshold, and the hourly MACD line at 1.11 is above its signal at 0.87.
• Daily ATR14 rose to $6.19 from $5.65.

Earnings reports frame the JP Morgan Chase stock outlook

Before Tuesday’s open, Yahoo Finance reported that JPMorgan’s third-quarter profit missed analyst estimates. A separate Yahoo Finance report put fixed-income, currency and commodities sales and trading revenue at $5.37 billion, below estimates. That report described equity trading as the standout, with revenue of $4.95 billion.

Meanwhile, Yahoo Finance’s UK edition reported earnings and revenue surprises of -3.20% and -3.90%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2026. Seeking Alpha also published the third-quarter earnings presentation before the open. These reports provide earnings context, while the chart itself remains mixed.

Daily structure sets the main bias

Moving average alignment and momentum

JPM trades below the daily 20-session EMA at $337.76 and the 50-session EMA at $342.31. Both sit above the 200-session EMA at $325.64. This is not a fully bearish alignment: shorter-term resistance sits overhead, while price remains above the longer-term average.

However, daily momentum contains a constructive counterweight. RSI14 rose to 42.55 from 40.64, although it remains below 50. The MACD histogram crossed above zero to 0.32 from -0.04.

In turn, the MACD line at -4.8 is above its signal at -5.12, but both remain negative. Taken together, that combination supports a qualified bullish case, not an unambiguous one.

Bollinger bands and pivot levels

Price also sits below the daily Bollinger mid-band at $337.72. It remains between the lower band at $323.84 and the upper band at $351.60. The mid-band reinforces the nearby overhead barrier.

Meanwhile, daily ATR14 rose to $6.19 from $5.65. At the same time, price is above the daily pivot at $334.73 but below daily R1 at $335.91. Daily daily S1 stands at $333.12.

Hourly strength contrasts with the daily chart

Hourly trend and momentum readings

In contrast, the hourly chart places price above its 20-hour EMA at $333.20 and 50-hour EMA at $332.77. The 200-hour EMA at $341.40 remains overhead, so price sits above the 20-hour and 50-hour EMAs but below the 200-hour EMA.

Hourly RSI14 rose to 65.43 from 61.71 and remains below the overbought threshold. The MACD line at 1.11 exceeds its signal at 0.87, with a positive histogram of 0.23.

Notably, price is above the hourly pivot at $334.48 and hourly first resistance at $335.06. It remains below the hourly upper Bollinger band at $336.72. Still, the hourly evidence contrasts with the bearish daily reading without removing the daily average barriers.

15-minute execution context

For short-term timing, the 15-minute averages are bullishly aligned beneath price: the 20-period EMA is $334.85, the 50-period EMA is $333.82, and the 200-period EMA is $332.72. Price is also above the 15-minute pivot at $335.08.

However, 15-minute RSI14 fell to 53.95 from 63.48. The MACD histogram declined to 0.09 from 0.13. Both readings remain positive by their respective neutral thresholds. The upper Bollinger band at $336.31 provides a nearby execution reference, not a daily trend signal.

Bullish and bearish conditions

The bullish case requires JP Morgan Chase stock to hold above the daily pivot at $334.73. It must also clear daily R1 at $335.91. Above that, the 15-minute upper band at $336.31 and hourly upper band at $336.72 are intermediate references.

Meanwhile, sustained trade above the daily mid-band at $337.72 and the 20-session EMA at $337.76 would strengthen the case. Further up, the hourly 200-period EMA at $341.40 and daily 50-session EMA at $342.31 remain higher barriers.

Conversely, a break below the daily pivot at $334.73 would undermine that setup. A further break below daily S1 at $333.12 would invalidate the pivot-hold bullish case. That would place the session low at $331.20 in focus. Below that low, the daily 200-session EMA at $325.64 and lower Bollinger band at $323.84 are the next downside references.

Overall, JPM stands above its daily pivot but below daily first resistance and its shorter daily averages. ATR14 shows a larger range, while hourly strength conflicts with the daily resistance structure. Whether price can sustain a move above those daily barriers remains unresolved. Prices and technical indicators are from Twelve Data.

FAQ

What are the key resistance levels for JP Morgan Chase stock?

Daily first resistance (R1) stands at $335.91. Above that, the daily Bollinger mid-band at $337.72 and the daily 20-session EMA at $337.76 act as intermediate barriers. The hourly 200-period EMA at $341.40 and daily 50-session EMA at $342.31 are higher resistance references.

What does the hourly chart show for JPMorgan Chase?

The hourly chart shows price above the 20-hour EMA at $333.20 and the 50-hour EMA at $332.77. Hourly RSI14 is 65.43, below the overbought threshold. The MACD line at 1.11 is above its signal at 0.87. However, the 200-hour EMA at $341.40 remains overhead, so price sits above the 20-hour and 50-hour EMAs but below the 200-hour EMA.

What support levels are in play?

Daily first support (S1) is $333.12. Below that, the session low at $331.20 is the next reference. The daily 200-session EMA at $325.64 and the lower Bollinger band at $323.84 are deeper support levels.

What earnings news was reported for JPMorgan Chase?

Before Tuesday’s open, Yahoo Finance reported that JPMorgan’s Q3 profit missed analyst estimates. Fixed-income trading revenue came in at $5.37 billion, below estimates. Yahoo Finance UK reported EPS and revenue surprises of -3.20% and -3.90% for the quarter ended September 2026. Seeking Alpha also published the Q3 earnings presentation before the open.

Article produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and reviewed by the editorial team.