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AXP Stock Forecast: American Express Co. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 21 Aug 2026
$336
+1.46% on the day

The 30 Wall Street analysts covering American Express Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $382 — +13.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 71 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$226.9B
Ticker Nerd rank
71 / 100
Median analyst target
$382
Analysts covering
30
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.9%
1M
−4.2%
YTD
−8.4%
1Y
+10.2%
From 52W high
−12.0%
From 52W low
+15.6%
$291
$382
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

AXP stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores American Express Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Aug 2026
71 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
88
Quality
87
Volatility
83
Growth
74
Momentum
67
Revisions
65
Value
52
Accruals
30
Size
1

Issuance (88): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Accruals (30): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (1): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

AXP stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AXP, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$300$350$400$450Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26AXPHigh $450Median $382Low $315

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says30 analysts
14 Buy15 Hold1 Sell
Low $315Median $382High $450

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +13.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
12 Aug 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight$396 → $405
3 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$386 → $384
3 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
27 July 2026BTIGMaintainsSell—
27 July 2026BTIGMaintainsSell$324 → $315
27 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
27 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$380 → $370
27 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$385 → $382
27 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
13 July 2026HSBCMaintainsHold$312 → $329
13 July 2026HSBCMaintainsHold—
13 July 2026JP MorganUpgradeOverweight$328 → $400
13 July 2026JP MorganUpgradeOverweight—
9 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$387 → $391
9 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
7 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
7 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$322 → $364
7 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
7 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$330 → $338
7 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$340 → $386

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. AXP appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

AXP analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.1%
Analysts raising
8
Analysts cutting
13
Fundamentals

American Express Co. (AXP) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
20.4×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.2×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

Price / book
6.6×

Cheaper than 16% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
—
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
12.8%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
7.8%

Higher than 45% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
20.3%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Net margin
16.1%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
34.4%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.8%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.1%

Higher than 27% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

AXP vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelCredit Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
AXPAmerican Express Co.$226.9B
71
COFCapital One Financial Corp.$135.6B
27
MAMastercard, Inc.$521.6B
64
VVisa, Inc.$677.5B
88
PYPLPayPal Holdings, Inc.$55.4B
71
SYFSynchrony Financial$25.9B
74
AFRMAffirm Holdings, Inc.$25.1B
39

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own American Express Co. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest AXP news & analysis

IFS vs. AXP: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 21 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of Intercorp Financial Services (IFS) and American Express (AXP), evaluating which of the two Financial - Miscellaneous Services stocks currently presents the better value opportunity for investors.

Why it matters — The piece places American Express under direct value-focused scrutiny relative to a peer, which AXP watchers would follow to gauge how the company is being assessed in the market.

American Express Declares Dividend on Series E Preferred Shares

Business Wire · 20 Aug 2026neutral

American Express's Board of Directors declared a dividend on its 6.450% Fixed Rate Reset Noncumulative Preferred Shares, Series E, of $5,912.50 per share (equivalent to $5.91250 per Depositary Share). The dividend is payable on September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 1, 2026.

Why it matters — This declaration confirms American Express continues to pay dividends on its preferred shares, giving AXP watchers visibility into the company's ongoing capital-return obligations to preferred shareholders.

American Express and St Andrews Links Trust Announce Partnership to Grow the Global Reach of the Home of Golf™

Business Wire · 19 Aug 2026positive

American Express announced a partnership with St Andrews Links, making it the Official Payments Partner of the golf destination as part of its sports partnership portfolio. The collaboration aims to broaden access to St Andrews for golfers and Card Members worldwide using American Express' international presence.

Why it matters — AXP watchers would note the expansion of American Express' global sports partnerships and payment presence at a prestigious international golf destination, potentially increasing engagement with its card products.

Food & Wine Best New Chefs Awards Celebration Open to the Public for the First Time in 38-Year History

PRNewsWire · 18 Aug 2026positive

A limited number of tickets to the 2026 Food & Wine Best New Chefs awards ceremony and celebration, set for September 15 in New York City, went on sale today exclusively through Resy. This marks the first time the event is open to the public in its 38-year history, part of Food & Wine's partnership with American Express.

Why it matters — The news highlights American Express's partnership with Food & Wine and its Resy platform, underscoring brand engagement around dining experiences for card members.

American Express to Participate in Barclays Global Financial Services Conference

Business Wire · 17 Aug 2026neutral

American Express announced that its management will participate in the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. A live audio webcast of the discussion covering the company's business strategy and financial performance will be accessible to the public through the company's investor relations website.

Why it matters — AXP watchers would care because the webcast offers direct insight into the company's business strategy and financial performance from its management.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about AXP stock

What is the AXP stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 30 Wall Street analysts covering American Express Co. have a median 12-month price target of $382, with estimates ranging from $315 to $450. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is AXP stock a buy right now?

Of the 30 analysts covering American Express Co., 14 rate it a Buy, 15 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks American Express Co. 71 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank AXP?

As at 22 Aug 2026, American Express Co. ranks 71 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (88 of 100).

Will AXP stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 30 analysts implies +13.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks American Express Co. 71 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the AXP stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering American Express Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AXP are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $315 to $450 over the next 12 months.

How has AXP stock performed over the past year?

American Express Co. returned +10.2% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does American Express Co. do?

American Express Company is a global payments and financial services company focused on card-issuing, merchant-acquiring, and network services. American Express Company provides charge and credit cards for consumers, small businesses, mid-sized companies, and large corporations, along with tools for expense management, digital payments, and loyalty programs.

What is the latest news on AXP?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 21 Aug 2026): "IFS vs. AXP: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?". Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of Intercorp Financial Services (IFS) and American Express (AXP), evaluating which of the two Financial - Miscellaneous Services stocks currently presents the better value opportunity for investors.

Company

About American Express Co.

American Express Company is a global payments and financial services company focused on card-issuing, merchant-acquiring, and network services. American Express Company provides charge and credit cards for consumers, small businesses, mid-sized companies, and large corporations, along with tools for expense management, digital payments, and loyalty programs. The company also operates merchant services that help businesses accept card payments and manage transactions across physical and online channels. Its offerings are designed for customers seeking integrated payment solutions, travel and everyday spending services, and premium membership benefits. American Express Company plays a significant role in the financial market by connecting card members, merchants, and commercial clients through a closed-loop payments platform that supports transactions, financing, and services across multiple industries worldwide.

CEO Mr. Stephen Joseph Squeri · 76,800 employees · United States · https://www.americanexpress.com