A Closer Look at American Express Co (AXP)’s Operating Margin

American Express Co [AXP] stock prices are down -0.96% to $275.37 at the moment. In order to assess the stock’s recent performance, you can check whether its short-term value is rising or falling. The AXP shares have gain 3.13% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 17.84%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.

From an analyst’s perspective:

American Express Co [NYSE: AXP] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on April 23, 2025, when Redburn Atlantic upgraded its rating to a Neutral but kept the price target unchanged to $255 for it. Previously, Monness Crespi & Hardt reaffirmed its Buy rating on April 21, 2025, and elevated its price target to $285. On April 11, 2025, upgrade upgraded it’s rating to Buy but maintained its price target of $274 on the stock. Robert W. Baird upgraded its rating to a Neutral but stick to its price target of $265 on March 14, 2025. Monness Crespi & Hardt reiterated its recommendation of a Buy and raised its price target to $355 on January 27, 2025. Monness Crespi & Hardt reiterated a Buy rating for this stock on December 19, 2024, and upped its price target to $330. In a note dated October 14, 2024, Monness Crespi & Hardt reiterated an Buy rating on this stock and boosted its target price from $265 to $300.

The stock price of American Express Co [AXP] has been fluctuating between $220.43 and $326.27 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $320 within the next 12 months. American Express Co [NYSE: AXP] shares were valued at $275.37 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 16.21% based on the average AXP price forecast.

Analyzing the AXP fundamentals

The American Express Co [NYSE:AXP] reported sales of 75.33B for trailing twelve months, representing a surge of 6.39%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.64% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.46%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.17%, 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 0.26. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 1.69.

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 273.28 points at the first support level, and at 271.19 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 277.79, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 280.21.

Ratios To Look Out For

Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 2.56, the price to book ratio is 6.19 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 19.24.

Transactions by insiders

Recent insider trading involved HOWARD M GROSFIELD, Officer, that happened on May 06 ’25 when 9450.0 shares were purchased. Officer, Williams Anre D completed a deal on May 02 ’25 to buy 29369.0 shares. Meanwhile, Chief Partner Officer McNeal Glenda G sold 3019.0 shares on Apr 29 ’25.

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