Women Presidents Organization and J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking Open Nominations for the 2026 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies™
Rhea-AI Summary
Women Presidents Organization and J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking (JPM) opened nominations for the 2026 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies™, accepting applications through February 13, 2026. Eligible companies must be privately held, women-owned or led, and have recorded at least $500,000 in annual revenue each year from 2021–2025. Winners will be recognized at the WPO Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum on May 7, 2026 in Hollywood, Florida, and gain access to networking and educational programming. The 2025 honorees spanned multiple industries, generated $7.2 billion in combined revenue, and averaged 19 years in business.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, JPM declined 3.11%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
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JPM gained 1.04% with mixed peer moves: BAC +0.54%, HSBC +0.16%, RY +0.18%, C +0.20%, while WFC declined 0.65%, suggesting stock-specific rather than broad sector momentum.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | Preferred dividends | Neutral | +1.0% | Announcement of dividends on multiple preferred stock series. |
| Jan 14 | Conference presentation | Neutral | +0.5% | Disclosure of upcoming UBS Financial Services Conference appearance. |
| Jan 13 | Earnings results | Neutral | -4.2% | Release of Q4 and full‑year 2025 financial results and balance sheet data. |
| Jan 07 | Card portfolio deal | Neutral | +0.9% | Chase named new issuer of Apple Card with card balance portfolio purchase. |
| Jan 07 | Survey release | Neutral | -2.3% | Publication of 2026 Business Leaders Outlook survey on U.S. companies. |
In the last few weeks, JPM released several routine but meaningful updates. On Jan 13, 2026, it reported fourth‑quarter and full‑year 2025 results, noting $4.4 trillion in assets and $362 billion in stockholders’ equity. Subsequent news covered a UBS conference presentation and preferred stock dividend declarations, each with modest price reactions. Earlier, Chase announced becoming the new issuer of Apple Card, tied to a provision for credit losses, and published a broad Business Leaders Outlook survey on U.S. companies.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement centers on J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking’s support of the WPO’s 2026 50 Fastest Growing Women‑Owned/Led Companies™, emphasizing engagement with high‑growth private businesses. It complements recent updates on earnings, preferred dividends and strategic partnerships, framing JPM as both a large‑scale bank with $4.4 trillion in assets and an active supporter of entrepreneurs. Investors may watch how such initiatives translate into commercial banking relationships, revenue contributions and client diversification over time, relative to other disclosed growth drivers.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
Applications are being accepted now through February 13, 2026
The 2026 honorees will be formally recognized during the WPO Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum on May 7, 2026, in
"After nearly two decades of the 50 Fastest ranking, the impact of women-led companies has never been more evident, and crucial to recognize," said Camille Burns, CEO of the WPO. "These women are driving revenue, creating jobs, and strengthening their communities at an extraordinary pace. We look forward to recognizing the next group of trailblazing leaders who continue to push boundaries and accelerate economic progress."
To be eligible, all companies must be privately held, women-owned or led, and must have reached annual revenues of at least
"We're proud to support the WPO in celebrating women entrepreneurs who are building resilient, high-impact companies and driving growth in their communities," said Frederick Royall III, Head of Inclusive Banking, J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking. "The 50 Fastest demonstrate what's possible when vision and determination are aligned."
The 2025 honorees represented a wide array of industries, including travel and hospitality, digital marketing, manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, human capital solutions, information technology and more. Combined, the 2025 50 Fastest generated
ABOUT WOMEN PRESIDENTS ORGANIZATION (WPO)
The Women Presidents Organization (WPO) is a non-profit membership organization where dynamic and diverse women business leaders around the world tap into collective insight with exclusive access to entrepreneurial equals, innovative ideas, and executive education. WPO members have guided their business to generate at least
ABOUT J.P. MORGAN COMMERCIAL BANKING
J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking is a business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading global financial services firm with assets of
CONTACT:
J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking: Marguerite Ward (marguerite.ward@chase.com)
Women Presidents Organization: Giana Dominguez (fastgrowth@women-presidents.com)
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