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

Last close, 11 Sept 2026
$325
+1.24% on the day

The 30 Wall Street analysts covering American Express Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $382 — +17.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 69 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$219.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
69 / 100
Median analyst target
$382
Analysts covering
30
Revenue$19.6B+10.0% y/y
Net income$3.1B
Free cash flow$4.5B
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.6%
1M
−4.7%
YTD
−11.5%
1Y
−0.4%
From 52W high
−15.0%
From 52W low
+11.7%
$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 12 Sept 2026
69 / 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
Revisions
64
Momentum
61
Value
54
Accruals
31
Size
1

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

Accruals (31): 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.

Data provided by Twelve Data

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

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +17.7% 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

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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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Performance

AXP vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, American Express Co. returned −0.4% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

AXP vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26AXPS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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
15
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
19.7×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.1×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

Price / book
6.4×

Cheaper than 15% of US stocks

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

Higher than 58% 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
1.2%

Higher than 26% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

American Express Co. (AXP) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • American Express Co. has a market value of $219.3B and an enterprise value of $232.6B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $76.0B. The latest quarter grew 12.8% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $11.4B, a 15.1% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $16.48.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $15.1B, after $3.4B of capital spending.

  • American Express Co. spent $7.5B on share buybacks and $2.4B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 682.3M.

  • Trailing P/E: 19.7×; forward P/E: 16.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.17%, paying out 21% of earnings.

  • American Express Co. employs 76,800 people — $989K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 13 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

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.$219.3B
69
COFCapital One Financial Corp.$129.6B
29
MAMastercard, Inc.$511.3B
62
VVisa, Inc.$676.4B
88
PYPLPayPal Holdings, Inc.$48.3B
72
SYFSynchrony Financial$24.7B
75
AFRMAffirm Holdings, Inc.$23.3B
53

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

Berkshire Hathaway Has Nearly 14% of Its $359 Billion Portfolio Invested in This Winning Stock That's Doubled in 5 Years

The Motley Fool · 13 Sept 2026positive

Berkshire Hathaway holds nearly 14% of its $359 billion portfolio in American Express, making it the conglomerate's second-largest holding. The article highlights that American Express has positioned its brand to attract an affluent customer base with high spending power, and the stock has doubled over the past five years.

Why it matters — AXP watchers would care because this highlights Berkshire Hathaway's significant confidence in the company as a top holding, underscoring its appeal among high-spending affluent customers.

3 Unstoppable Dow Stocks Worth Buying Right Now

The Motley Fool · 13 Sept 2026positive

A Motley Fool article lists American Express among three "unstoppable" Dow stocks worth buying, noting that the company raised its full-year guidance after reporting a 10% sales increase in the second quarter.

Why it matters — AXP watchers would note that the company raised its full-year guidance on the back of a 10% second-quarter sales increase, signaling continued growth momentum.

American Express (AXP) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Sept 2026positive

American Express (AXP) shares closed at $324.69 in the recent trading day, up 1.24% from the prior session. The report highlights that the stock has outperformed the broader stock market, according to Zacks Investment Research.

Why it matters — An AXP watcher would care because the stock's recent price gain and outperformance relative to the market signal a positive early indicator of investor sentiment toward the company.

Here's Why American Express (AXP) Fell More Than Broader Market

Zacks Investment Research · 9 Sept 2026negative

In the most recent trading session, American Express (AXP) closed at $321.8, down 1.32% from the previous trading day, a decline greater than that of the broader market.

Why it matters — AXP watchers would note that the stock underperformed the broader market in the latest session, reflecting a negative daily price move.

American Express Kicks Off Its First NFL Season with New Access and Experiences for Football Fans Around the World

Business Wire · 9 Sept 2026positive

American Express announced it is starting its first season as the Official Payments Partner of the NFL, kicking off with NFL Kickoff Week featuring experiences, access, benefits, and perks for Card Members and football fans, including vintage merchandise shopping.

Why it matters — The NFL partnership could expand American Express's brand visibility and card engagement with a large, passionate consumer audience.

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. 69 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank AXP?

As at 12 Sept 2026, American Express Co. ranks 69 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 +17.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks American Express Co. 69 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 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 -0.4% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does American Express Co. do?

American Express Company is a global financial services company that provides charge and credit card products for consumers, small businesses, and corporate clients. American Express also operates merchant-acquiring and card-network services, connecting businesses with payment acceptance and transaction processing capabilities.

What is the latest news on AXP?

The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 13 Sept 2026): "Berkshire Hathaway Has Nearly 14% of Its $359 Billion Portfolio Invested in This Winning Stock That's Doubled in 5 Years". Berkshire Hathaway holds nearly 14% of its $359 billion portfolio in American Express, making it the conglomerate's second-largest holding. The article highlights that American Express has positioned its brand to attract an affluent customer base with high spending power, and the stock has doubled over the past five years.

Company

About American Express Co.

American Express Company is a global financial services company that provides charge and credit card products for consumers, small businesses, and corporate clients. American Express also operates merchant-acquiring and card-network services, connecting businesses with payment acceptance and transaction processing capabilities. Its broader offering includes business payment tools, corporate expense management, savings products, and travel-related services that support customers across leisure, dining, and enterprise spending. The company serves a wide range of industries through premium card programs, membership benefits, and commercial solutions designed to streamline payments and spending management. Headquartered in New York, American Express is a significant participant in the global payments market and is known for combining financial products with loyalty, travel, and lifestyle services.

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