AXP stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering American Express Company currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $375.50 — +9.1% versus the last price of $344.08. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
AXP historical returns
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AXP annual returns by year
Congress trading in AXP
30 members of Congress have disclosed trading AXP — 36 purchases and 28 sales worth an estimated $1.6M. Most recent disclosure: May 8, 2026.
See who in Congress traded AXP →Insider activity in AXP
AXP's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 1 sale ($2.4M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Jun 15, 2026.
| Jun 15, 2026 | McNeal Glenda G | Chief Partner Officer | Sell | $2.4M |
About American Express Company
American Express Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated payments company in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, Canada, the Caribbean, and internationally. It operates through four segments: U.S. Consumer Services, Commercial Services, International Card Services, and Global Merchant and Network Services. The company offers credit and charge cards and complementary products and services, including travel, dining, and lifestyle and expense management products and services; and banking and other payment and financing products and services, including deposits and non-card lending. It also provides merchant acquisition and processing, servicing and settlement, fraud prevention, and point-of-sale marketing and information products and services, as well as network services. The company offers its products and services to consumers, small businesses, mid-sized companies, and large corporations through mobile and online applications, affiliate marketing, customer referral programs, third-party service providers and business partners, in-house sales teams, direct mail, telephone, and direct response advertising. American Express Company was founded in 1850 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
AXP Key Statistics
AXP in plain English
- P/E ratio (20.7) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of AXP's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (34.38%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (16.14%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (1.11%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
AXP stock: frequently asked questions
What is American Express Company's stock price today?
American Express Company (AXP) last traded at $344.08 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $290.97 and $387.49.
Is AXP stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on AXP is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $375.50 — about +9.1% versus the current price of $344.08. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in AXP 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in American Express Company made 10 years ago would be worth about $6,021 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 502%, or 19.7% per year.
Does AXP pay a dividend?
Yes. American Express Company currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.11% per year at today's share price.
What is AXP's P/E ratio?
AXP trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 20.7, and 17.1 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade AXP stock?
Yes — 30 members of Congress have disclosed trades in AXP under the STOCK Act, totaling 36 purchases and 28 sales worth an estimated $1.6M.
What is American Express Company's ticker symbol?
American Express Company trades under the ticker symbol AXP on the NYSE.
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