Professional and contract services expense

Operating Expenses

JPMorgan Chase Professional and contract services expense increased by 5.2% to $3.34B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 11.0%, from $3.01B to $3.34B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Professional and contract services expense shows an upward trend with a 5.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase may signal high regulatory or legal activity, or a reliance on external talent for large-scale projects.

Detailed definition

Fees paid to third-party consultants, legal counsel, auditors, and contract labor providers. These expenses represent th...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Professional Services' or 'Consulting' line items in the SG&A expenses of large financial institutions.

Metric ID: is_jpm_professional_and_contract_services_expense

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$2.39B$2.52B$2.70B$2.57B$2.47B$2.48B$2.65B$2.45B$2.56B$2.62B$2.61B$2.55B$2.72B$2.78B$3.01B$2.84B$3.01B$3.17B$3.34B
QoQ Change+5.8%+7.1%-4.8%-4.0%+0.5%+6.9%-7.7%+4.6%+2.3%-0.5%-2.2%+6.8%+2.1%+8.2%-5.6%+5.9%+5.6%+5.2%
YoY Change+3.5%-1.7%-1.9%-4.8%+3.7%+5.6%-1.7%+4.1%+6.3%+6.1%+15.4%+11.4%+10.4%+14.1%+11.0%
Range$2.39B$3.34B
CAGR+7.8%
Avg YoY Growth+5.4%
Median YoY Growth+5.6%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JPMorgan Chase's professional and contract services expense?
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) reported professional and contract services expense of $3.34B in Q4 2025.
How has JPMorgan Chase's professional and contract services expense changed year-over-year?
JPMorgan Chase's professional and contract services expense increased by 11.0% year-over-year, from $3.01B to $3.34B.
What is the long-term trend for JPMorgan Chase's professional and contract services expense?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), JPMorgan Chase's professional and contract services expense has grown at a 5.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $9.81B to $12.36B.
What does professional and contract services expense mean?
The costs paid to outside firms for professional services, legal advice, and contract staff.

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