American Express Company
NYSE: AXP
Stock price
335.95 USD
(+0%) TODAY
Financial Performance
5Y price score: 144
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10Y return: 446.3%
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290.9
52-week range
387.4
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Forecast:
Valuation
Free Cash Flow Yield
6.5 %
Dividend Yield TTM
1.1 %
Market cap $
$ 226,870
Price / Earnings TTM
20.3
Price / Book TTM
6.6
PEG TTM
1.7
Earnings growth and return
LTM
5YR
10YR
Total return (price & dividends)
7.4 %
109.3 %
446.3 %
Free cash flow per share growth
23.1 %
350.6 %
139.5 %
Earnings per share growth
12.3 %
308 %
204.6 %
Founded: 1,850
Employees: 75,100
Business Summary:
Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2026 Q2 (Jul 24, 2026)
1) Strong Financial Performance and Growth Guidance - American Express reported 10% revenue growth and EPS of $4.53 for Q2 2026, continuing a positive trend. - The company raised its full-year revenue growth guidance to 10% while maintaining EPS guidance of $17.30 to $17.90. - EPS growth was 11% year-over-year, with pretax income up 15% and net income up 8% due to prior year tax discretes.
2) Strategic Investments and Product Enhancements - A significant investment was made in enhancing the flagship Platinum products, expected to yield benefits over the next 1-2 years. - The Platinum portfolio is now the fastest-growing segment in the U.S. consumer business, with 65% of new accounts coming from Millennials and Gen-Z. - American Express continues to expand its partnerships, including the acquisition of TheFork, enhancing its dining network across Europe.
3) Robust Customer Engagement and Credit Performance - Customer engagement has increased significantly, with 22% growth in travel bookings and 10% growth in restaurant spending. - The company maintains strong credit performance, with delinquency rates stable between 1.2% and 1.3% for over three years. - 70% of new consumer Platinum Card accounts outside the U.S. are from younger demographics, indicating a focus on long-term customer loyalty.
4) Operational Efficiency and Market Positioning - Marketing and operating expenses grew by 6%, with a VCE to revenue ratio of 44.6%. - The company returned $2.9 billion to shareholders, including $2.2 billion in share repurchases. - American Express's ROE stands at 36%, reflecting strong returns and operational efficiency.
5) Outlook and Potential Headwinds - The company expects impacts from the sale of two small business co-brand portfolios, which will affect revenue growth by about 1 percentage point. - Marketing expenses are anticipated to increase by 10% year-over-year in the second half of the year, driven by customer acquisition investments. - The transcript lacks specific figures on the impact of geopolitical events on spending trends and further details on the integration of new technology initiatives.
Bottom line: American Express is positioned for sustainable growth with strong financial performance, strategic investments in premium products, and a focus on customer engagement, despite some anticipated headwinds from portfolio sales. The company's commitment to innovation and customer acquisition suggests a robust outlook for future earnings.
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American Express Company is a company. Founded in 1850. As of August 26, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $226870394500 with a current stock price of $335.95.