American Express Company (AXP)

US — Financial Services Sector
Peers: MA  V  COF  PYPL  ALLY  GS  WFC  CAT 

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol AXP
  • Rev/Share 117.1223
  • Book/Share 48.7249
  • PB 7.2585
  • Debt/Equity 1.7255
  • CurrentRatio 79.973
  • ROIC 0.0361

 

  • MktCap 243626286840.0
  • FreeCF/Share 27.5691
  • PFCF 12.8631
  • PE 22.4288
  • Debt/Assets 0.1925
  • DivYield 0.0093
  • ROE 0.3349

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Resumed AXP Wolfe Research -- Peer Perform -- -- Dec. 8, 2025
Upgrade AXP DZ Bank Sell Hold -- $340 Oct. 21, 2025
Downgrade AXP DZ Bank Hold Sell -- -- July 21, 2025
Downgrade AXP Monness Crespi & Hardt Buy Neutral -- -- July 15, 2025
Upgrade AXP Redburn Atlantic Sell Neutral -- $255 April 23, 2025
Reiterated AXP Monness Crespi & Hardt -- Buy $275 $285 April 21, 2025
Upgrade AXP BofA Securities Neutral Buy -- $274 April 11, 2025
Upgrade AXP Robert W. Baird Underperform Neutral -- $265 March 14, 2025
Reiterated AXP Monness Crespi & Hardt -- Buy $330 $355 Jan. 27, 2025
Reiterated AXP Monness Crespi & Hardt -- Buy $300 $330 Dec. 19, 2024

News

American Express Company (AXP) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
AXP
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching American Express (AXP) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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AXP Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates on Rising Customer Engagement Costs
AXP
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

American Express posts Q4 EPS growth and a revenue beat, but higher customer engagement and operating costs drag results despite strong Card Member spending.

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American Express, credit card provider to the wealthy, wants even more high spenders
AXP
Published: January 30, 2026 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

American Express recently shifted marketing dollars to its refreshed Platinum card, which carries an $895 annual fee, and away from no-fee cash back cards, CEO Stephen Squeri said Friday. AmEx's strategy shift is the latest example of the so-called "K-shaped" U.S. economy playing out, in which wealthy consumers continue to spend freely while others rein in their expenses.

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American Express Company (AXP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
AXP
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

American Express Company (AXP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Scorecard: Grading American Express Q4 Earnings
AXP
Published: January 30, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

American Express (NYSE: AXP) reported Q4 2025 results that fell short of Wall Street expectations, with EPS of $3.53 missing the $3.57 consensus by 1.1% and revenue of $18.98 billion missing estimates of $19.11 billion.

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Pre-market in Red
AXP, CL, CVX, PPI, VZ, XOM
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

In a week of stock market newsworthiness, the hits keep coming this Friday morning. President Trump's new Fed Chair has been announced: former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh.

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American Express Stock Drops After Mixed Q4 Results
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Published: January 30, 2026 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

American Express (NYSE:AXP) stock is slipping today, brushing off the company's better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue and 16% dividend increase, as investors focus on earnings of $3.04 per share that came in just below estimates.

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American Express (AXP) Q4 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
AXP
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Although the revenue and EPS for American Express (AXP) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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American Express shares move lower on fourth quarter profit miss
AXP
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

American Express Company (NYSE:AXP, XETRA:AEC1) shares fell in early trading on Friday after the company reported fourth quarter earnings that slightly missed Wall Street estimates amid higher expenses. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the company reported earnings per share of $3.53, below the consensus estimate of $3.50.

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American Express (AXP) Lags Q4 Earnings Estimates
AXP
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

American Express (AXP) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.53 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.54 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.04 per share a year ago.

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AmEx Set to Report Q4 Earnings: Key Metrics Investors Should Track
AXP
Published: January 28, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AXP readies Q4 earnings with EPS seen up 16.8% as network volumes, discount revenues and card growth offset rising engagement costs.

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Big Take: Banks Say Trump's Credit Card Cap Won't Work
AXP, COF, MA, V
Published: January 26, 2026 by: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Sentiment: Negative

Trump wants to cap credit card interest at 10%. Host Sarah Holder and Bloomberg finance reporter Claire Ballentine discuss what his plan would mean for banks and borrowers.

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American Express (AXP) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
AXP
Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

American Express (AXP) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Wells Fargo CEO on Trump's call for a credit card rate cap
AXP, COF, MA, V, WFC
Published: January 22, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf told CNBC on Thursday a broad 10% credit card rate cap would be “a real problem,” warning it could lead to a meaningful reduction in available credit, though he praised the Trump administration's focus on affordability and willingness to engage in conversations to "get to the right answer."

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Bank of America CEO Moynihan Says Credit Card Cap May Not Work as Expected
AXP, BAC, COF, MA, V
Published: January 22, 2026 by: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Sentiment: Neutral

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan discusses the company's work with the White House to solve affordability issues for Americans. He says President Donald Trump's proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates may have "an equal but opposite reaction.

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Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf on state of the economy, credit card rate cap and company outlook
AXP, COF, MA, V, WFC
Published: January 22, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, his thoughts on the next Fed chair, President Trump's credit card rate cap proposal, company growth outlook, and more.

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President Trump: I would like to see a one-year cap of 10% on credit card rates
AXP, COF, MA, V
Published: January 21, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

President Donald Trump talks with CNBC's Joe Kernen for an interview in Davos, Switzerland.

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Jamie Dimon says Trump's credit card rate cap would be 'economic disaster'
AXP, COF, MA, V
Published: January 21, 2026 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Negative

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns that President Donald Trump's proposed 10% credit card rate cap would be an "economic disaster" for the U.S.

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4 Stocks Guy Spier Was Selling in Q4
AXP, BRK-A, BRK-B, MA, RACE
Published: January 21, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

Guy Spier of Aquamarine Capital is an incredibly intelligent value investor who's heavily influenced by the great Warren Buffett.

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Jamie Dimon says U.S. should impose Trump's credit card rate cap in Vermont and Massachusetts
AXP, COF, MBC, V
Published: January 21, 2026 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon called President Donald Trump's proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates an "economic disaster." He suggested the U.S. government should test the cap in two states: Vermont and Massachusetts.

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Berkshire Hathaway Has 56% of Its Portfolio in These 4 Stocks. Are They Buys to Begin 2026?
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Published: January 19, 2026 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

All four of Berkshire Hathaway's top holdings can be considered blue chip stocks. Apple's ecosystem has seamlessly connected its hardware products and software services.

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Market bull talks 2026 playbook, Klarna CEO weighs in on Trump's 10% credit card cap
AXP, COF, KLAR, MBC, V
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Neutral

Morning Brief anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest market news for January 16, 2026 John Stoltzfus, chief investment strategist at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., discusses his playbook for a bullish 2026. Klarna Co-Founder and CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski speaks with Julie Hyman about his perspective on Trump's credit card policy proposal and the broader fintech landscape as it pertains to consumers.

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There's hope that 'cooler heads prevail' on credit card rate cap debate, says Barclays analyst
AXP, BCS, COF, MBC, V
Published: January 15, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Jason Goldberg, analyst at Barclays, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss bank earnings, public policy, and more.

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Trump's 10% Credit Card Cap Plan Hit AmEx Stock Hard
AXP
Published: January 15, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

President Trump's proposed plan to cap credit card rates at 10% have sent big waves through the financial scene, causing shares of banks and credit card companies to take a fairly sizeable hit.

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These Experts Say Buy Credit Card Stocks Despite Trump's Threats
AXP, MA, V
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

Credit card stocks are slumping this week after President Trump took aim at the industry, saying it "ripped off" U.S. consumers with high interest rates and swipe fees.

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BUR vs. AXP: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
AXP, BUR
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors with an interest in Financial - Miscellaneous Services stocks have likely encountered both Burford Capital Limited (BUR) and American Express (AXP). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

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Affirm: Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Could Be Bullish
AFRM, AXP, COF, MBC, V
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Affirm Holdings remains the leading U.S. BNPL platform, with strong execution, resilient credit metrics, and a multi-year growth runway. AFRM's upcoming quarter, covering the robust holiday shopping period, is expected to showcase continued strength as consumer adoption of BNPL accelerates. Potential credit card interest rate caps could structurally benefit BNPL providers like AFRM, driving further market share gains among underbanked consumers.

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Payment stocks down due policy uncertainty, says Mizuho's Dan Dolev
AXP, MA, V
Published: January 13, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

Dan Dolev, Mizuho senior analyst, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the credit card stocks.

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JPM Earnings "Good," Credit Card Rates Cap Weigh on Financial Sector
AXP, COF, JPM, MBC, V
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral

Joe Mazzola with @CharlesSchwab shares his takeaways from the CPI report and thinks the most important part is the impact on fixed income: “if we can continue to have stability” in the 10-year, he says, it can boost the equity market. He thought JPMorgan Chase's (JPM) earnings were “good” but thinks Trump's comments about capping credit card rates are weighing on the financial sector.

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Trump's proposed credit card interest rate cap could curb access for millions of Americans: report
AXP, COF, MBC, V
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Negative

President Trump's proposed 10% credit card interest rate cap could eliminate access for 175 million to 190 million cardholders, with lower and middle income consumers hit hardest.

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About American Express Company (AXP)

  • IPO Date 1972-06-01
  • Website https://www.americanexpress.com
  • Industry Financial - Credit Services
  • CEO Stephen Joseph Squeri
  • Employees 75100

American Express Company, together with its subsidiaries, provides charge and credit payment card products, and travel-related services worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Global Consumer Services Group, Global Commercial Services, and Global Merchant and Network Services. Its products and services include payment and financing products; network services; accounts payable expense management products and services; and travel and lifestyle services. The company's products and services also comprise merchant acquisition and processing, servicing and settlement, point-of-sale marketing, and information products and services for merchants; and fraud prevention services, as well as the design and operation of customer loyalty programs. It sells its products and services to consumers, small businesses, mid-sized companies, and large corporations through mobile and online applications, third-party vendors and business partners, direct mail, telephone, in-house sales teams, and direct response advertising. American Express Company was founded in 1850 and is headquartered in New York, New York.