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NASDAQ · AXP
American Express Company
Financial Services · Financial - Credit Services
$304.55
Down-$0.30 (-0.10%)
Updated Oct 8, 2026, 12:26 AM
SID Score
4.8/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
71/100
Bullish
- Market cap
- 268.51B
- P/E ratio
- 25.26
- Dividend yield
- 1.04%
- 52-week range
- $290.97 – $386.26
- Volume
- 2.33M
- Avg. volume
- 2.58M
Price performance · AXP
AXP price history
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 6, 2026
AXP closed at $304.55 after 20 trading sessions, down 5.36% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $304.55
- Period change
- -5.36%
- Period low
- $301.96
- Period high
- $327.78
Daily close
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| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | $305.26 | $307.30 | $303.74 | $304.55 | 2.33M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $302.38 | $304.31 | $300.82 | $304.02 | 2.83M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $304.00 | $304.00 | $299.83 | $302.78 | 2.78M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $303.00 | $305.00 | $297.20 | $302.09 | 3.92M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $306.185 | $307.1899 | $303.61 | $304.10 | 4.21M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $307.08 | $307.18 | $303.97 | $305.40 | 3.11M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $307.70 | $308.8844 | $304.185 | $306.33 | 3.55M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $307.00 | $310.00 | $304.485 | $308.89 | 3.12M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $302.28 | $305.89 | $299.91 | $305.66 | 3.96M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $304.90 | $305.67 | $301.29 | $301.96 | 3.64M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $316.12 | $316.74 | $305.07 | $305.07 | 5.1M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $315.18 | $315.3117 | $310.74 | $313.59 | 2.49M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $309.86 | $313.56 | $308.67 | $311.56 | 5.72M |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $316.09 | $316.7364 | $310.97 | $311.17 | 4.52M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $322.32 | $322.32 | $309.59 | $312.43 | 4.64M |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $326.66 | $326.995 | $322.01 | $324.43 | 2.06M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $323.905 | $328.31 | $323.67 | $327.78 | 2.44M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $324.97 | $326.26 | $322.21 | $324.69 | 1.93M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $320.62 | $321.95 | $318.35 | $320.71 | 2.43M |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $323.80 | $324.87 | $320.9325 | $321.80 | 2.7M |
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Company profile
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. It 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.
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- Consensus
- Hold
- Average target
- $349.22
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 15
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | TD Cowen | Hold | — |
| Oct 5, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | — |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | — |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | In-Line | — |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Citigroup | Neutral | — |
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Yahoo · Oct 7, 2026
American Express Is Telling Merchants How to Prepare for Agent Shopping — and Offering to Pay When It Goes Wrong
American Express is finally acknowledging the elephant in the room: you cannot build a commerce network on top of autonomous agents if nobody trusts the agents to actually pay for anything. On October 6, 2026, the company released its Amex Business Playbook for Agentic Commerce, a document that effectively admits that their earlier technical work […]
Yahoo · Oct 7, 2026
Own American Express By Oct. 9 to Qualify for Its Nov. 10 Dividend. Here's How Many Shares of the Warren Buffett Stock You'd Need for $1,000 in Yearly Dividends
American Express's income-generating potential is far greater than its current yield.
Yahoo · Oct 7, 2026
American Express Returns to Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival with Exclusive Card Member Offers and Curated Culinary Experiences
American Express today announced its return to the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival as a Premium Sponsor. This year, the Company will present the all-new "AMEX GOURMET CLUB Avenue", bringing together 15 of Hong Kong's popular restaurants to showcase an enticing array of culinary creations inspired by flavors from around the world. Eligible American Express Card Members can also enjoy a range of exclusive benefits and experiences designed to enrich every moment at this annual gastronomic event.
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American Express Stock Performance
American Express Company shares traded at $304.55, reflecting a daily decline of approximately 0.80% per SID market data. The stock has experienced sustained downward pressure across multiple timeframes, falling 7.82% over the past month, 13.03% over three months, and 20.17% over the trailing twelve-month period. AXP currently trades below both its 50-day moving average of $327.01 and its 200-day moving average of $326.08, indicating a bearish technical posture according to Massive/Polygon data. The 14-day relative strength index stands at 26.3, placing the stock in oversold territory below the conventional 30 threshold. Average daily trading volume registers at approximately 2.58 million shares. The company's market capitalization stands at roughly $268.5 billion. AXP carries a beta of 1.147, suggesting modestly higher volatility relative to the broader market, which has contributed to amplified losses during the recent downturn.
American Express Valuation Analysis
American Express trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.26, positioning it at a premium relative to many peers in the Financial Services sector, according to SID market data. The PEG ratio stands at 5.52, suggesting the current earnings multiple significantly exceeds the company's projected earnings growth rate per SEC filings. The price-to-book ratio registers at 8.21, reflecting the market's valuation of AXP's brand equity, card member network, and intangible assets well above tangible book value. The company offers a dividend yield of 0.82%, which remains modest compared to broader financial sector averages. While the elevated P/E and PEG ratios indicate that investors have historically priced in premium growth expectations for American Express, the recent 20.17% twelve-month price decline has begun compressing these multiples from prior levels. The valuation profile reflects AXP's asset-light business model, which typically commands higher multiples than traditional banking institutions within the financial services space.
Smart Money Activity for AXP
American Express registers a composite smart money score of 71 out of 100, generating a bullish signal per SID market data. The most notable component is insider trading activity, which scores a perfect 25 out of 25. According to SEC Form 4 filings, there have been 8 insider transactions over the past 90 days, all of which were purchases with zero sells recorded. This unanimously bullish insider buying pattern during a period of significant price decline suggests corporate insiders view current valuations as attractive. Institutional activity also scores a maximum 25 out of 25 per 13F institutional filings, indicating strong positioning from large asset managers. Dark pool activity scores a more moderate 8.5 out of 25, reflecting comparatively lower levels of off-exchange block trading. Congressional trading activity registers at 12.8 out of 25, showing moderate engagement from legislators holding financial sector positions. The combination of perfect insider and institutional scores provides a constructive signal despite recent share price weakness across multiple timeframes.
American Express Earnings Outlook
American Express reported its most recent quarterly earnings of $4.53 per share, surpassing the consensus analyst estimate of $4.40 by $0.13, representing a positive surprise of approximately 2.95% according to company earnings reports. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project earnings per share of $4.40 for the upcoming quarter, followed by $4.56 and $4.60 in subsequent quarters per SID consensus data. The sequential increase in estimates from $4.40 to $4.60 reflects expectations for gradual earnings expansion over the next several reporting periods. The upward trajectory in forward estimates suggests analysts anticipate continued revenue momentum from card member spending and net interest income growth. The company's ability to deliver a beat in its most recent quarter demonstrates operational execution, though the modest magnitude of the surprise indicates results largely tracked expectations. Upcoming earnings dates are scheduled through late October, providing multiple catalysts for potential share price movement.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for AXP
Wall Street consensus on American Express reflects a predominantly neutral stance, with five recent analyst updates uniformly maintaining hold-equivalent ratings per SID consensus data. TD Cowen reiterated its Hold rating on October 6, while UBS maintained a Neutral designation on October 5. Barclays concurrently reaffirmed its Equal-Weight rating on October 5, and Evercore ISI Group held its In-Line rating on October 1 according to Wall Street analyst reports. Citigroup maintained a Neutral rating on September 30, completing the recent coverage cycle. Notably, none of the five analysts adjusted their ratings from prior assessments, indicating a stable consensus despite AXP's 13.03% three-month price decline. The absence of any upgrades following the stock's move into oversold RSI territory at 26.3 suggests analysts remain cautious about near-term catalysts. The uniform hold-equivalent consensus across multiple major banks reflects a wait-and-see approach, with no firm currently carrying either a buy or sell recommendation among the most recent coverage updates.
