American Express Company (AXP)

Currency in USD
342.60
-6.39(-1.83%)
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341.25-1.35(-0.39%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
342.07350.00
52 wk Range
290.97387.49
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
348.99
Open
349.8
Day's Range
342.07-350
52 wk Range
290.97-387.49
Volume
2.77M
Average Volume (3m)
3.13M
1-Year Change
16.242%
Book Value / Share
50.24
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
374.46
Upside
+9.30%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
12 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

American Express Company News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

15 Buy
14 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
30 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 374.46
(+9.30% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Hold384.00+12.08%386.00Maintain03-08-2026
Truist Securities
Buy375.00+9.46%-Maintain28-07-2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold382.00+11.50%385.00Maintain27-07-2026
JPMorgan
Buy400.00+16.75%328.00Upgrade13-07-2026
HSBC
Hold329.00-3.97%312.00Maintain13-07-2026

American Express Company SWOT Analysis


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Explore American Express's market dominance in premium credit cards, its robust financial health, and strategic initiatives to maintain its competitive edge
Growth Challenges
Delve into AXP's ambitious revenue targets amidst economic uncertainties, analyzing its ability to sustain growth in discretionary spending sectors
Financial Resilience
Uncover American Express's flexible expense management and integrated business model, potentially driving earnings outperformance despite market volatility
Future Outlook
Analyst projections range from $249 to $310, reflecting varied views on AXP's growth potential and ability to navigate evolving market dynamics
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American Express Company Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • American Express posted Q2 2026 EPS of $4.53, beating estimates by $0.13, but revenue of $19.64B missed forecasts by $50M; shares fell 5.58% premarket.
  • Company raised full-year revenue growth guidance to 10% but maintained EPS outlook at $17.30-$17.90, opting to reinvest outperformance into growth initiatives.
  • Premium card strategy drove strong results with card fees up 15.4% YoY and 9.4% FX-adjusted spend growth, the highest in three years; ROE reached 36%.
  • Management expects card-fee growth to accelerate to high teens by year-end, with mid-single digit operating expense increases and higher H2 marketing spend.
  • Company returned $2.9B to shareholders in H1 2026 through dividends and buybacks, maintaining 56 consecutive years of dividend payments.
Last Updated: 24-07-2026, 07:26 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
24-07-2026
EPS / Forecast
4.53 / 4.40
Revenue / Forecast
19.64B / 19.69B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 16.47%
Dividend Yield
1.09%
Industry Median 2.75%
Annualised payout
3.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+15.53%
Growth Streak

AXP Income Statement

Compare AXP to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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Peers
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P/E Ratio
20.5x0.0x10.0x
PEG Ratio
1.300.000.03
Price/Book
6.7x0.0x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
3.3x0.0x3.0x
Upside (Analyst Target)
9.5%0.0%12.9%
Fair Value Upside
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American Express Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated payments company in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, Canada, the Caribbean, and internationally. It operates through four segments: U.S. Consumer Services, Commercial Services, International Card Services, and Global Merchant and Network Services. The company offers credit and charge cards and complementary products and services, including travel, dining, and lifestyle and expense management products and services; and banking and other payment and financing products and services, including deposits and non-card lending. It also provides merchant acquisition and processing, servicing and settlement, fraud prevention, and point-of-sale marketing and information products and services, as well as network services. The company offers its products and services to consumers, small businesses, mid-sized companies, and large corporations through mobile and online applications, affiliate marketing, customer referral programs, third-party service providers and business partners, in-house sales teams, direct mail, telephone, and direct response advertising. American Express Company was founded in 1850 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Sector
Financial
Employees
76800

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
223.50M32.75%78.00B
Other Institutional Investors
381.63M55.93%133.18B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
77.20M11.31%26.94B
Total
682.33M100.00%238.13B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.22.45%15,16,10,7005,29,10,618
BlackRock, Inc.6.21%4,19,10,3091,46,26,279

FAQ

What Is the American Express (AXP) Share Price Today?

The American Express share price today is 342.60.

What is the current American Express (AXP) share price and day range?

As of 07-08-2026, the American Express share price is 342.60, with a previous close of 348.99. The share price has ranged from 342.07 to 350.00 today, while the 52-week range spans from 290.97 to 387.49.

What Is the American Express Market Cap?

As of today, American Express market cap is 231.36B.

Does American Express Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The American Express dividend yield is 1.1%.

What Is the American Express (AXP) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for American Express is 374.46, with a high estimate of 450 and a low estimate of 315. 15 analysts recommend buying, while 1 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +9.30% Upside potential.

What Is American Express's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The American Express EPS (TTM) is 16.47.

When Is the Next American Express Earnings Date?

American Express will release its next earnings report on 23-10-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is AXP a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Buy.

What Stock Exchange Does American Express Trade On?

American Express is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for American Express?

The stock symbol for American Express is "AXP."

How Many Times Has American Express Stock Split?

American Express has split 5 times.

How Many Employees Does American Express Have?

American Express has 76800 employees.

What Is the AXP Premarket Price?

AXP's last pre-market stock price is 350.77. The pre-market share volume is 38,880.00, and the stock has changed by 1.78, or 0.51%.

What Is the AXP After Hours Price?

AXP's last after hours stock price is 341.25, the stock has changed by -1.35, or -0.39%.
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