At the time of writing, American Express Co [AXP] stock is trading at $287.71, up 0.76%. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The AXP shares have gain 0.02% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 5.62%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.
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From an analyst’s perspective:
American Express Co [NYSE: AXP] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on October 14, 2024, when Monness Crespi & Hardt reiterated its Buy rating and also boosted its price target to $300 from $265. Previously, HSBC Securities downgraded its rating to Hold on October 08, 2024, and elevated its price target to $270. On October 08, 2024, downgrade downgraded it’s rating to Sell but maintained its price target of $230 on the stock. JP Morgan downgraded its rating to a Neutral and increased its price target to $286 on October 07, 2024. BofA Securities downgraded its rating to a Neutral but $263 remained the price target by the analyst firm on August 21, 2024. Monness Crespi & Hardt reiterated a Buy rating for this stock on July 22, 2024, and upped its price target to $265. In a note dated July 16, 2024, Compass Point initiated an Neutral rating and provided a target price of $260 on this stock.
For the past year, the stock price of American Express Co fluctuated between $161.73 and $296.83. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $212.71 within the next 12 months. American Express Co [NYSE: AXP] shares were valued at $287.71 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential drop of -26.07% based on the average AXP price forecast.
Analyzing the AXP fundamentals
According to American Express Co [NYSE:AXP], the company’s sales were 72.73B for trailing twelve months, which represents an 9.21% jump. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.59% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.18%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.18%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.14%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.04, Equity is 0.34 and Total Capital is 0.1. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 1.85.
Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 285.76 points at the first support level, and at 283.80 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 289.00, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 290.28.
Ratios To Look Out For
Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 2.79, the price to book ratio is 6.82 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 21.16.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved Squeri Stephen J, Chairman and CEO, that happened on Nov 07 ’24 when 0.17 million shares were sold. Chief Colleague Experience Off, Herena Monique completed a deal on Nov 07 ’24 to sell 1300.0 shares. Meanwhile, Officer MONIQUE R HERENA bought 1300.0 shares on Nov 07 ’24.
