Provision for Credit Losses
JPMorgan Chase Provision for Credit Losses decreased by 46.1% to $2.51B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 24.1%, from $3.31B to $2.51B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Provision for Credit Losses shows an upward trend with a 11.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests deteriorating credit quality or portfolio growth, while a decrease may indicate improved borrower health or more conservative lending.
Detailed definition
This is an expense set aside to cover expected future losses on loans and credit card receivables. It reflects managemen...
Peer comparison
Standard for all lenders and credit card issuers.
provision_for_credit_lossesHistorical Data
| 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 | -$2.29B | -$1.53B | -$1.29B | $1.46B | $1.10B | $1.54B | $2.29B | $2.28B | $2.90B | $1.38B | $2.76B | $1.88B | $3.05B | $3.11B | $2.63B | $3.31B | $2.85B | $3.40B | $4.66B | $2.51B |
| QoQ Change | — | +33.2% | +15.7% | +213.6% | -24.7% | +39.6% | +48.9% | -0.6% | +27.4% | -52.3% | +99.6% | -31.8% | +62.0% | +1.9% | -15.4% | +25.6% | -13.8% | +19.4% | +36.8% | -46.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +148.2% | +200.7% | +277.6% | +55.5% | +163.3% | -10.0% | +20.7% | -17.2% | +5.3% | +124.8% | -4.7% | +75.4% | -6.7% | +9.4% | +76.9% | -24.1% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Community Banking | $2.64B | $2.80B | $2.62B | $2.63B | $2.08B | $2.54B | $4.24B | $2.05B |
| Corporate Investment Bank | $384.00M | $316.00M | $30.00M | $705.00M | $696.00M | $809.00M | $405.00M | $482.00M |
| Assetand Wealth Management | $20.00M | $4.00M | -$35.00M | -$10.00M | $46.00M | $59.00M | $2.00M | -$24.00M |
| Total | $3.05B | $3.11B | $2.63B | $3.31B | $2.85B | $3.40B | $4.66B | $2.51B |
Commercial Banking was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is JPMorgan Chase's provision for credit losses?
- JPMorgan Chase (JPM) reported provision for credit losses of $2.51B in Q1 2026.
- How has JPMorgan Chase's provision for credit losses changed year-over-year?
- JPMorgan Chase's provision for credit losses decreased by 24.1% year-over-year, from $3.31B to $2.51B.
- What is the long-term trend for JPMorgan Chase's provision for credit losses?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), JPMorgan Chase's provision for credit losses has grown at a 11.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$9.26B to $14.21B.
- What does provision for credit losses mean?
- The amount of money set aside to cover potential losses from unpaid loans.