American ExpressAXP
AXP
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
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Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 10 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
10 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$240
10%
downside
Avg. target
$292
9%
upside
High target
$370
39%
upside
10 analyst ratings
5 positive
50%
4 neutral
40%
1 negative
10%
Redburn Atlantic | 5%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 | 3%downside $260 | Neutral Maintained | 21 Apr 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 70 articles about AXP published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Business Wire
8 hours 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.
Neutral
CNBC
1 day 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.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 day 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.
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 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.
Neutral
MarketBeat
3 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.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
3 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.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
4 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.
Positive
The Motley Fool
4 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.
Positive
The Motley Fool
5 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.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
5 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.
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