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American Express

312.56 USD
+1.08
0.35%
At close Jan 17, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
312.56
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
0.35%
5 days
6.85%
1 month
3.72%
3 months
9.37%
6 months
25.04%
Year to date
4.73%
1 year
72.69%
5 years
137.65%
10 years
258.19%
 

About: American Express is a global financial institution, operating in about 130 countries, that provides consumers and businesses charge and credit card payment products. The company also operates a highly profitable merchant payment network. Since 2018, it has operated in three segments: global consumer services, global commercial services, and global merchant and network services. In addition to payment products, the company's commercial business offers expense management tools, consulting services, and business loans.

Employees: 74,600

0
Funds holding %
of 6,823 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 9 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

143% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 228 | Existing positions closed: 94

25% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 69 [Q2] → 86 (+17) [Q3]

10% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $147B [Q2] → $162B (+$14.6B) [Q3]

4% more funds holding

Funds holding: 2,303 [Q2] → 2,406 (+103) [Q3]

10% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $3.13B | Put options by funds: $2.85B

3% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 858 | Existing positions reduced: 888

4.32% less ownership

Funds ownership: 88.15% [Q2] → 83.84% (-4.32%) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

9 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$257
18%
downside
Avg. target
$314
0%
upside
High target
$350
12%
upside

9 analyst ratings

positive
33%
neutral
67%
negative
0%
JP Morgan
Richard Shane
0 / 0 met price target
2%downside
$307
Neutral
Maintained
14 Jan 2025
UBS
Eric Wasserstrom
0 / 0 met price target
2%upside
$320
Neutral
Maintained
13 Jan 2025
Truist Securities
Brian Foran
0 / 0 met price target
12%upside
$350
Buy
Initiated
7 Jan 2025
Wells Fargo
Donald Fandetti
0 / 0 met price target
9%upside
$340
Overweight
Maintained
3 Jan 2025
Morgan Stanley
Betsy Graseck
72% 1-year accuracy
13 / 18 met price target
2%downside
$305
Equal-Weight
Maintained
19 Dec 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 57 articles about AXP published over the past 30 days

Negative
Fast Company
4 hours ago
American Express will pay over $138 million to settle fraud investigation
American Express has agreed to pay more than $138 million to resolve a wire fraud investigation related to its sales and marketing practices, federal authorities announced Thursday.The New York-based financial giant provided inaccurate tax advice to customers and potential customers on wire products primarily marketed at small and midsize businesses, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York's office said. Customers were told, for example, that the company's fees were tax-deductible as a business expense.Harry Chavis, a special agent in charge at the Internal Revenue Service's office in New York, said the company “misled their customers by touting tax breaks that simply didn't exist.
American Express will pay over $138 million to settle fraud investigation
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 hours ago
AmEx to Offer Enhanced Travel to Cardmembers at Toronto Pearson
AXP renews its Toronto Pearson partnership, offering Cardmembers benefits like valet service, parking discounts and more for a superior travel experience.
AmEx to Offer Enhanced Travel to Cardmembers at Toronto Pearson
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
8 hours ago
American Express (AXP) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
American Express (AXP) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
American Express (AXP) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Negative
Invezz
13 hours ago
American Express to pay $138M to settle sales and marketing investigation
American Express, a titan in the financial services industry, has been compelled to pay $138 million to settle allegations of providing misleading tax advice. The fine, announced by federal authorities, marks a significant moment for the company, underlining the severe consequences of misrepresenting financial products.
American Express to pay $138M to settle sales and marketing investigation
Negative
PYMNTS
1 day ago
American Express to Pay $230 Million to Settle Investigations Into Sales Practices
American Express said Thursday (Jan. 16) that it expects to pay $230 million to settle previously disclosed investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Reserve.
American Express to Pay $230 Million to Settle Investigations Into Sales Practices
Negative
New York Post
1 day ago
American Express to pay $230M settlement over claims of deceptive credit card, wire service sales tactics
The payment includes two separate settlements: one over misleading sales tactics for credit cards, and another concerning its wire services.
American Express to pay $230M settlement over claims of deceptive credit card, wire service sales tactics
Positive
Investors Business Daily
1 day ago
Warren Buffett Stock Enters Buy Range Amid Bank Boom
Berkshire Hathaway took a 'Rip Van Winkle' approach to Amex while selling other stocks. And it has paid off.
Warren Buffett Stock Enters Buy Range Amid Bank Boom
Negative
CNBC
1 day ago
American Express to pay $230 million to settle DOJ fraud probe, deceptive marketing claim
American Express will pay approximately $230 million to resolve a Department of Justice criminal wire fraud investigation and settle allegations of deceptive marketing. The banking giant signed a non-prosecution agreement with New York federal prosecutors.
American Express to pay $230 million to settle DOJ fraud probe, deceptive marketing claim
Negative
WSJ
1 day ago
American Express to Pay $230 Million in Fines for Aggressive Sales Practices
The Wall Street Journal had reported on a series of deceptive and strong-arm tactics the card company used to increase small business sign-ups.
American Express to Pay $230 Million in Fines for Aggressive Sales Practices
Negative
Reuters
1 day ago
American Express to pay $108.7 mln to settle deceptive marketing allegations, Justice Dept says
Credit card company American Express has agreed to pay $108.7 million to settle allegations that it engaged in deceptive marketing practices, the U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday.
American Express to pay $108.7 mln to settle deceptive marketing allegations, Justice Dept says
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