AXP icon

American Express

260.14 USD
+7.72
3.06%
At close Apr 23, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
259.50
-0.64
0.25%
1 day
3.06%
5 days
1.95%
1 month
-6.38%
3 months
-20.17%
6 months
-4.09%
Year to date
-12.83%
1 year
8.86%
5 years
215.47%
10 years
232.87%
 

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 7,419 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 14 analysts

Fund manager confidence

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

204% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 313 | 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]

6% more funds holding

Funds holding: 2,419 [Q3] → 2,575 (+156) [Q4]

2.56% more ownership

Funds ownership: 82.28% [Q3] → 84.85% (+2.56%) [Q4]

17% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 837 | Existing positions reduced: 1,013

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$240
8%
downside
Avg. target
$303
16%
upside
High target
$370
42%
upside

14 analyst ratings

positive
43%
neutral
50%
negative
7%
Redburn Atlantic
2%downside
$255
Neutral
Upgraded
23 Apr 2025
Truist Securities
Brian Foran
16% 1-year accuracy
3 / 19 met price target
21%upside
$315
Buy
Maintained
22 Apr 2025
BTIG
Ryan Gilbert
67% 1-year accuracy
4 / 6 met price target
8%downside
$240
Sell
Maintained
21 Apr 2025
RBC Capital
Jon Arfstrom
39% 1-year accuracy
14 / 36 met price target
19%upside
$310
Outperform
Reiterated
21 Apr 2025
JP Morgan
Richard Shane
34% 1-year accuracy
22 / 65 met price target
0%downside
$260
Neutral
Maintained
21 Apr 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 66 articles about AXP published over the past 30 days

Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 hours ago
Stock Market Turmoil: Buy These 3 Dividend Stocks for Less Than $1,000 Right Now
The markets had a seemingly great run for the last two years. That got upended for various reasons in 2025, including the chaotic tariff strategy implemented by the Trump administration against virtually every country around the world, especially China.
Stock Market Turmoil: Buy These 3 Dividend Stocks for Less Than $1,000 Right Now
Positive
Market Watch
17 hours ago
Why Capital One and other banks took ‘rainy day' money off their balance sheets
Capital One Financial Corp.'s customers continued to spend last quarter, and the company ended up releasing money it had set aside for losses on loans.
Why Capital One and other banks took ‘rainy day' money off their balance sheets
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
17 hours ago
AmEx Flexes Premium Muscle in Q1: But Can it Outrun Tariff Headwinds?
With overall momentum on its side, AXP remains confident in its growth trajectory.
AmEx Flexes Premium Muscle in Q1: But Can it Outrun Tariff Headwinds?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
17 hours ago
IX vs. AXP: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
Investors interested in stocks from the Financial - Miscellaneous Services sector have probably already heard of Orix (IX) and American Express (AXP). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
IX vs. AXP: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
18 hours ago
American Express: Solid Q1 Results Fuel Long-Term Optimism
American Express shows solid top-line growth with 7.3% revenue increase and 20% card fee revenue growth, indicating strong customer value perception. Operating expenses grew by 10%, but disciplined spending on S&G and G&A ensures long-term customer satisfaction and company success. Capital returns to shareholders are robust, with a 17% dividend increase and consistent stock buybacks, enhancing shareholder value.
American Express: Solid Q1 Results Fuel Long-Term Optimism
Positive
The Motley Fool
19 hours ago
Why Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and American Express Stocks All Popped Today
Stock markets got over their case of the Mondays really quick this week, and after regaining all their Monday losses on Tuesday, are roaring even higher as Wednesday gets off the ground.
Why Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and American Express Stocks All Popped Today
Positive
MarketBeat
23 hours ago
American Express Is a Stock You Want to Own in 2025
American Express NYSE: AXP is a stock you want to own in 2025 because its high-quality, tariff-resistant financial services business outperforms, guidance is solid, and the stock is cheap. The stock price corrected by roughly 30% in Q1 and early Q2, providing a value opportunity that analysts and institutional activity highlight.
American Express Is a Stock You Want to Own in 2025
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 day ago
2 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Right Now
Billionaire Warren Buffett has invested through every sort of market cycle -- from the most flourishing to times of major losses. He's seen his portfolio rise and fall accordingly, but over the long term, Buffett always has come out on top.
2 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Right Now
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 days ago
3 Dirt Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy During the Stock Market Sell-Off
Tariff tensions have rippled through the stock market, pushing the S&P 500 (^GSPC -2.36%) and Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC -2.55%) into correction territory. Rapid sell-offs can be jarring, no matter your risk appetite.
3 Dirt Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy During the Stock Market Sell-Off
Negative
The Motley Fool
2 days ago
Why Even High-Quality Financial Stocks American Express, Blackstone, and Ally Financial Plunged Today
Shares of large-cap financial stocks, even blue chip names such as American Express (AXP -4.03%), Blackstone (BX -8.41%), and Ally Financial (ALLY -4.74%), plunged on Monday, with the above three stocks falling 4.3%, 7.8%, and 5.1%, respectively, as of 2:17 p.m. ET.
Why Even High-Quality Financial Stocks American Express, Blackstone, and Ally Financial Plunged Today
Charts implemented using Lightweight Charts™