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American Express

303.41 USD
-5.13
1.66%
At close Jul 30, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
302.30
-1.11
0.37%
1 day
-1.66%
5 days
-1.59%
1 month
-4.88%
3 months
13.89%
6 months
-4.87%
Year to date
1.67%
1 year
20.17%
5 years
220.56%
10 years
298.59%
 

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. The firm operates in four segments: US consumer services, US commercial services, international card 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 7,323 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 7 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

42% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $2.84B | Put options by funds: $2B

14% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 180 | Existing positions closed: 158

0.77% less ownership

Funds ownership: 84.91% [Q4 2024] → 84.15% (-0.77%) [Q1 2025]

10% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 932 | Existing positions reduced: 1,034

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 2,599 [Q4 2024] → 2,570 (-29) [Q1 2025]

11% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $179B [Q4 2024] → $159B (-$20.2B) [Q1 2025]

31% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 112 [Q4 2024] → 77 (-35) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$297
2%
downside
Avg. target
$338
11%
upside
High target
$375
24%
upside

7 analyst ratings

positive
43%
neutral
57%
negative
0%
Deutsche Bank
Mark Devries
24%upside
$375
Buy
Maintained
21 Jul 2025
JP Morgan
Richard Shane
13%upside
$342
Neutral
Maintained
11 Jul 2025
Morgan Stanley
Betsy Graseck
3%upside
$311
Equal-Weight
Maintained
10 Jul 2025
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Sanjay Sakhrani
22%upside
$371
Outperform
Maintained
9 Jul 2025
Truist Securities
Brian Foran
12%upside
$340
Buy
Maintained
9 Jul 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 62 articles about AXP published over the past 30 days

Positive
PYMNTS
1 day ago
DOJ Drops Antitrust Lawsuit Challenging Amex GBT Acquisition of CWT
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) said Tuesday (July 29) that the Department of Justice (DOJ) dismissed its antitrust lawsuit challenging the company's acquisition of global business travel and meetings solutions provider CWT.
DOJ Drops Antitrust Lawsuit Challenging Amex GBT Acquisition of CWT
Neutral
Business Wire
2 days ago
Navan Joins American Express Sync™
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Navan, the leading all-in-one business travel and expense management platform, announced a new integration with American Express that enables American Express U.S. Business and Corporate Card Members to instantly create unique virtual Cards for travel booked on the Navan Travel platform via Navan Connect. To support and foster this integration, Navan is participating in the American Express Sync Commercial Partner Program. “We're thrilled to join force.
Navan Joins American Express Sync™
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 days ago
Should You Buy American Express While It's Below $315?
American Express (AXP -0.29%) has been around for 175 years, which showcases the durability of its business model. It's not going to turn heads by posting outsized growth like a younger, more tech-driven company will.
Should You Buy American Express While It's Below $315?
Neutral
Finbold
2 days ago
Mastercard and American Express to pay dividends on August 8; Here's how much 100 shares will pay
Mastercard (NYSE: MA) and American Express (NYSE: AXP) will issue their next quarterly dividends on August 8, 2025.
Mastercard and American Express to pay dividends on August 8; Here's how much 100 shares will pay
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 days ago
American Express: Retaining The Premium Segment
American Express continues to deliver strong revenue and EPS growth, fueled by premium customer acquisition and robust card fee increases. The company maintains disciplined credit standards with low loss rates and stable delinquencies, supporting sustainable earnings expansion. Shareholder returns remain a priority, with aggressive share buybacks and a steady dividend, leveraging a strong capital position.
American Express: Retaining The Premium Segment
Neutral
The Motley Fool
3 days ago
Warren Buffett Has 40% of Berkshire Hathaway's $293 Billion Portfolio Invested in 5 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks
In general, Warren Buffett has stayed away from tech companies in Berkshire Hathaway's investment portfolio. But one big tech trend has expanded well beyond tech companies: artificial intelligence (AI).
Warren Buffett Has 40% of Berkshire Hathaway's $293 Billion Portfolio Invested in 5 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 days ago
The Best Berkshire Hathaway Stock to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
Many investors follow Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.A 0.16%) (BRK.B 0.79%) $293.8 billion portfolio because those stocks were approved by Warren Buffett himself. Even though Buffett plans to step down as Berkshire's chief executive officer this year, his successor, Greg Abel, probably won't dramatically shake up those top holdings.
The Best Berkshire Hathaway Stock to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
Positive
The Motley Fool
4 days ago
Is This Top Warren Buffett Stock a No-Brainer Buy Right Now?
There are dozens of companies in Berkshire Hathaway 's public equities portfolio. A lot of attention might go to Apple or Coca-Cola.
Is This Top Warren Buffett Stock a No-Brainer Buy Right Now?
Positive
Schaeffers Research
5 days ago
American Express Stock Still Has Room to Run
Subscribers to Schaeffer's Weekend Trader options recommendation service received this AXP commentary on Sunday night, along with a detailed options trade recommendation -- including complete entry and exit parameters.
American Express Stock Still Has Room to Run
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
Better Dividend Stock: Verizon vs. American Express
Investors looking for ways to boost their passive income stream recently saw encouraging results from a pair of well-established dividend payers. Verizon (VZ -0.26%) raised earnings guidance for the last half of 2025, and American Express (AXP 1.50%) delivered second-quarter revenue that set a new record.
Better Dividend Stock: Verizon vs. American Express
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