AXPFinancial Services · Credit ServicesThe 30 Wall Street analysts covering American Express Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $365 — +14.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 68 of 100 as at 27 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (89): The share price has been relatively steady.
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.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AXP, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +14.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 12 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $340 → $335 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $342 → $340 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $360 → $365 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $400 → $360 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $382 → $380 |
| 9 Oct 2026 | BMO Capital | Initiates | Outperform | $380 |
| 9 Oct 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $415 → $400 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $338 → $335 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $364 → $342 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $384 → $345 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $370 → $320 |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $355 → $340 |
| 23 Sept 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $375 → $370 |
| 23 Sept 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | $396 → $405 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 3 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $386 → $384 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
AXP appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 28 Oct 2026, American Express Co. returned −10.9% against +13.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 39% of US stocks
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Cheaper than 16% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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 $209.8B and an enterprise value of $226.3B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $76.0B. The latest quarter grew 11.3% 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.
Trailing P/E: 17.6×; forward P/E: 15.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.21%, paying out 15% of earnings.
American Express Co. employs 76,800 people — $989K of revenue per employee.
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American Express exceeded Q3 estimates and raised its 2026 outlook. The excerpt also notes a 3.8% stock decline, rising benefit costs and soft commercial growth.
Why it matters — These mixed signals may interest AXP watchers assessing the outlook alongside cost pressures and commercial growth.
Zacks Investment Research highlights American Express in a headline citing earnings growth and price strength. The excerpt says its Focus List is a feature of the Zacks Premium portfolio service for identifying stocks with a positive earnings outlook.
Why it matters — An AXP watcher may note the article’s positive framing of the company’s earnings outlook and price strength.
The Motley Fool reports that American Express faces potential headwinds from higher interest rates, falling asset prices, and rising unemployment among high-paying jobs, while investing heavily in artificial intelligence and agentic commerce. The headline notes that the stock is having its worst year since 2015 despite record earnings.
Why it matters — AXP watchers may weigh the cited economic risks and technology investments alongside the company’s record earnings.
American Express declared a dividend on its 6.450% Fixed Rate Reset Noncumulative Preferred Shares, Series E, of $16,125 per share, equivalent to $16.125 per related Depositary Share. It is payable December 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on December 1, 2026.
Why it matters — The declaration provides AXP watchers with the dividend amount and key payment and record dates for the Series E preferred shares.
The Motley Fool compares American Express with Nu, describing AXP’s prestigious global brand, strong cash flow, and high-spending customers, alongside Nu’s growth and net margins.
Why it matters — The comparison highlights the customer profile and financial strengths cited for AXP relative to a fast-growing digital banking competitor.
The 30 Wall Street analysts covering American Express Co. have a median 12-month price target of $365, with estimates ranging from $329 to $450. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 30 analysts covering American Express Co., 15 rate it a Buy, 15 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks American Express Co. 68 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 27 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 27 Oct 2026, American Express Co. ranks 68 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 Volatility (89 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 30 analysts implies +14.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks American Express Co. 68 out of 100 as at 27 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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: $329 to $450 over the next 12 months.
American Express Co. returned -10.9% over the 12 months to 28 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
American Express Company is a global payments and financial services company that provides credit and charge cards, merchant acquiring, network services, and banking products. American Express Company serves consumers, small businesses, mid-sized companies, and large corporations through its U.S.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 28 Oct 2026): "Is AmEx Stock a Buy After Q3 Earnings Beat? Premium Appeal Shines". American Express exceeded Q3 estimates and raised its 2026 outlook. The excerpt also notes a 3.8% stock decline, rising benefit costs and soft commercial growth.
American Express Company is a global payments and financial services company that provides credit and charge cards, merchant acquiring, network services, and banking products. American Express Company serves consumers, small businesses, mid-sized companies, and large corporations through its U.S. Consumer Services, Commercial Services, International Card Services, and Global Merchant and Network Services segments. Its offerings include card-based payment solutions, expense management tools, travel and lifestyle services, deposits, and non-card lending, along with merchant processing, fraud prevention, and point-of-sale marketing services. The company operates across major international markets and plays a central role in enabling payment acceptance, customer spending, and commercial transactions within the broader financial ecosystem.
CEO Mr. Stephen Joseph Squeri · 76,800 employees · United States · https://www.americanexpress.com
