Operating Expenses
Professional fees
JPMorgan Chase Professional fees increased by 4.3% to $3.48B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 22.7%, from $2.84B to $3.48B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Professional fees 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 reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
A significant increase may indicate high levels of M&A activity, litigation, or complex restructuring efforts.
Detailed definition
Encompasses payments made to third-party service providers, including legal counsel, accounting firms, and management co...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense line item found in the SG&A section of the income statement.
Metric ID:
professional_feesHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $3.48B |
| 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% | +4.3% |
| 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% | +22.7% |
Range$2.39B – $3.48B
CAGR+8.3%
Avg YoY Growth+6.5%
Median YoY Growth+5.9%
Current Streak4 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is JPMorgan Chase's professional fees?
- JPMorgan Chase (JPM) reported professional fees of $3.48B in Q1 2026.
- How has JPMorgan Chase's professional fees changed year-over-year?
- JPMorgan Chase's professional fees increased by 22.7% year-over-year, from $2.84B to $3.48B.
- What is the long-term trend for JPMorgan Chase's professional fees?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), JPMorgan Chase's professional fees has grown at a 5.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $9.81B to $12.36B.
- What does professional fees mean?
- The total cost of external legal, accounting, and consulting services.