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American Express

266.41 USD
-0.61
0.23%
At close Apr 30, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
265.83
-0.58
0.22%
1 day
-0.23%
5 days
3.23%
1 month
-0.98%
3 months
-16.47%
6 months
-2.80%
Year to date
-10.73%
1 year
13.84%
5 years
191.96%
10 years
243.98%
 

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: 75,100

0
Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 9 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

205% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 314 | Existing positions closed: 103

28% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 87 [Q3] → 111 (+24) [Q4]

20% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $3.74B | Put options by funds: $3.11B

13% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $158B [Q3] → $179B (+$20.4B) [Q4]

7% more funds holding

Funds holding: 2,419 [Q3] → 2,578 (+159) [Q4]

2.56% more ownership

Funds ownership: 82.29% [Q3] → 84.85% (+2.56%) [Q4]

18% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 836 | Existing positions reduced: 1,016

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$240
10%
downside
Avg. target
$283
6%
upside
High target
$330
24%
upside

9 analyst ratings

positive
44%
neutral
44%
negative
11%
Redburn Atlantic
4%downside
$255
Neutral
Upgraded
23 Apr 2025
Truist Securities
Brian Foran
43% 1-year accuracy
9 / 21 met price target
18%upside
$315
Buy
Maintained
22 Apr 2025
BTIG
Ryan Gilbert
50% 1-year accuracy
3 / 6 met price target
10%downside
$240
Sell
Maintained
21 Apr 2025
RBC Capital
Jon Arfstrom
51% 1-year accuracy
18 / 35 met price target
16%upside
$310
Outperform
Reiterated
21 Apr 2025
JP Morgan
Richard Shane
44% 1-year accuracy
28 / 64 met price target
2%downside
$260
Neutral
Maintained
21 Apr 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 69 articles about AXP published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Business Wire
1 day ago
ConnexPay Taps American Express Alum Colin Temple to Lead Sales in North America
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Payments pioneer ConnexPay names Colin Temple as Head of North American Sales to drive growth across multiple verticals with his industry leadership.
ConnexPay Taps American Express Alum Colin Temple to Lead Sales in North America
Neutral
CNBC
2 days ago
Wealthy consumers upped their spending last quarter, while the rest of America is cutting back
Lower-income earners are reining in their transactions to focus on essentials, while the wealthy continue to spend freely on perks including dining out and luxury travel, according to first-quarter results from U.S. credit card lenders. Synchrony, which provides store cards for retail brands including Lowe's and T.J.
Wealthy consumers upped their spending last quarter, while the rest of America is cutting back
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 days ago
3 Reasons to Buy American Express Stock Right Now
American Express (AXP -0.94%) has gained a reputation as an incredibly reliable, robust financial services company over the past several years, demonstrating resilience under pressure and a strong spirit of innovation. Although it's marking its 175th anniversary in business this year, it's as modern and relevant as ever and continues to innovate, finding new ways to keep growing its operations for new generations of customers.
3 Reasons to Buy American Express Stock Right Now
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 days ago
Stock Market Sell-Off: 1 Magnificent Dividend Stock to Buy Right Now
Dividends are a great way to build sustainable income over the long term, especially if you buy dividend growth stocks. That way, even if the market is going through a major bout of volatility as it is in 2025, your portfolio will send you a steady (and growing) income quarter after quarter.
Stock Market Sell-Off: 1 Magnificent Dividend Stock to Buy Right Now
Neutral
MarketBeat
4 days ago
American Express: Affluent Customers Don't Leave Home Without It
American Express Co. NYSE: AXP is a cut above the rest when it comes to the credit and charge card business. They cater to a more affluent, status-conscious client base comprised of Millennials and Gen-Zers who like to spend money on travel and entertainment.
American Express: Affluent Customers Don't Leave Home Without It
Neutral
The Motley Fool
4 days ago
Warren Buffett-Led Berkshire Hathaway Owns $37 Billion Worth of 1 Stock. Here Are 3 Reasons You Should Buy It Right Now.
Berkshire Hathaway, the massive enterprise with its hand in various industries, also owns a sizable public equities portfolio. Directed by legendary investor Warren Buffett, the conglomerate has done a remarkable job compounding capital.
Warren Buffett-Led Berkshire Hathaway Owns $37 Billion Worth of 1 Stock. Here Are 3 Reasons You Should Buy It Right Now.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
5 days ago
1 Surprisingly Recession-Resistant Stock You Can Buy Right Now
American Express (AXP 2.85%) might not seem like a recession-resistant business, but you might be surprised. While it certainly has some vulnerability to a bad economy, Amex also has an affluent clientele and excellent asset quality that should allow the business to weather the storm better than its peers.
1 Surprisingly Recession-Resistant Stock You Can Buy Right Now
Positive
The Motley Fool
5 days ago
The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
Dividend stocks provide many benefits for investors. The dividends are generally paid by well-established, solid companies that investors don't have to worry about, and they offer an attractive passive income stream.
The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
Positive
The Motley Fool
6 days ago
Is This the Best Warren Buffett Stock to Invest $1,000 in Right Now?
Warren Buffett is an investing icon. His track record compounding capital for Berkshire Hathaway has made him a legend.
Is This the Best Warren Buffett Stock to Invest $1,000 in Right Now?
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
American Express: Buy The Downturn
American Express shows strong financial performance with 7% YoY revenue growth, 6% net income growth, and 9% diluted EPS growth, justifying its 18x P/E ratio. Consistent mid-to-high single-digit growth in billed business and double-digit growth in international card services highlight the company's robust business model. Solid credit metrics with a 1.3% 30+ days past due rate and 2.1% net write-off rate in a high-interest environment are impressive.
American Express: Buy The Downturn
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