JPMorgan Survey Reveals Rebound in Middle Market Confidence for 2026
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 07 2026
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Source: Businesswire
- Middle Market Confidence Rebounds: According to JPMorgan's survey, middle market companies are experiencing a resurgence in confidence, nearing levels seen last year, with 51% not expecting a recession in 2026, indicating a positive outlook for the future.
- Aggressive Growth Plans: 58% of middle market firms plan to introduce new products or services in 2026, while 53% aim to expand into new domestic and international markets, reflecting a proactive approach to growth despite complex macroeconomic conditions.
- Small Business Steady Adaptation: Over 60% of small business owners report feeling more positive about their own businesses than at any point in the last five years, demonstrating resilience as they navigate inflation and cost pressures while making smart investments.
- Strategic Responses to Challenges: Small business owners are building cash reserves (47%) and renegotiating supplier terms (36%) to cope with ongoing economic pressures, showcasing their ability to adapt flexibly in uncertain environments.
Analyst Views on JPM
Wall Street analysts forecast JPM stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for JPM is 344.31 USD with a low forecast of 305.00 USD and a high forecast of 370.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
17 Analyst Rating
11 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 310.900
Low
305.00
Averages
344.31
High
370.00
Current: 310.900
Low
305.00
Averages
344.31
High
370.00
About JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a financial holding company. The Company is engaged in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. The Company operates through three segments: Consumer & Community Banking (CCB), Commercial & Investment Bank (CIB), and Asset & Wealth Management (AWM). Its CCB segment offers products and services to consumers and small businesses through bank branches, ATMs, digital and telephone banking. Its CIB segment consists of banking and payments and markets and securities services, and offers a suite of investment banking, lending, payments, market-making, financing, custody and securities products and services to a global base of corporate and institutional clients. AWM segment offers investment and wealth management solutions. It offers multi-asset investment management solutions, retirement products and services, brokerage, custody, estate planning, and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
