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

Last close, 17 Aug 2026
$336
−1.83% on the day

The 30 Wall Street analysts covering American Express Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $382 — +13.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 71 of 100 as at 17 Aug 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$231.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
71 / 100
Median analyst target
$382
Analysts covering
30
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.8%
1M
−5.4%
YTD
−8.4%
1Y
+11.2%
From 52W high
−11.9%
From 52W low
+15.7%
$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 17 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
87
Growth
75
Revisions
64
Momentum
64
Value
52
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.

What Wall Street says30 analysts
15 Buy14 Hold1 Sell
Low $315Median $382High $450

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +13.6% 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
4
Analysts cutting
10
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
20.8×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.3×

Cheaper than 39% of US stocks

Price / book
6.7×

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 26% 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.$231.3B
71
COFCapital One Financial Corp.$137.8B
28
MAMastercard, Inc.$505.1B
65
VVisa, Inc.$655.2B
88
PYPLPayPal Holdings, Inc.$54.4B
70
SYFSynchrony Financial$26.3B
75
AFRMAffirm Holdings, Inc.$24.3B
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

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.

American Express Expands Virtual Cards for Corporate and Business Travel Spending

PYMNTS · 13 Aug 2026positive

American Express announced on Thursday, Aug. 13, that it is expanding the availability of virtual cards for businesses, as more companies adopt digital payments to manage expenses and reduce fraud. The expansion covers corporate and business travel spending.

Why it matters — The expansion positions American Express to capture growing demand in business travel and corporate digital payments, a key commercial segment for the company.

American Express Expands Virtual Card Capabilities to Help Businesses Utilize Fast-Growing Commercial Payment Method

Business Wire · 13 Aug 2026positive

American Express announced new capabilities for its Virtual Cards product aimed at U.S. commercial customers, allowing them to simplify payments and manage spending within their financial software. Virtual cards use unique digital card numbers and adjustable spending limits to provide control and security, and Amex Corporate customers can now create, manage and use them.

Why it matters — This product expansion positions American Express to grow adoption of a fast-growing commercial payment method, potentially strengthening its business payments offering.

Could Trump's Capital Gains Plan Hand Warren Buffett a $0 Tax Bill? No — But the Savings Would Be Massive

24/7 Wall Street · 12 Aug 2026neutral

The article examines whether Trump's proposed capital gains tax plan could result in a zero tax bill for Warren Buffett, concluding it would not, though the savings would be substantial. It references Buffett's long-held stakes in companies including American Express, which have generated large unrealized gains.

Why it matters — AXP watchers would care because American Express is one of Buffett's major long-term holdings, and changes to capital gains tax policy could affect the tax treatment of such large unrealized gains.

American Express vs. SoFi Technologies: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The Motley Fool · 11 Aug 2026neutral

The Motley Fool published a comparison piece examining American Express and SoFi Technologies as potential stock picks for 2026. The article highlights American Express's premium membership model and large cardholder network driving consistent spending, while noting SoFi's rapid scaling of digital banking to attract younger consumers.

Why it matters — AXP watchers would care because the piece frames American Express's spending and membership strengths in the context of competition from emerging digital-first financial platforms.

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., 15 rate it a Buy, 14 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 17 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank AXP?

As at 17 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 +13.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks American Express Co. 71 out of 100 as at 17 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 +11.2% over the 12 months to 17 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 (Business Wire, 17 Aug 2026): "American Express to Participate in Barclays Global Financial Services Conference". 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.

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