At the time of writing, American Express Co [AXP] stock is trading at $295.38, up 0.69%. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The AXP shares have gain 3.28% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 10.62%, 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.
For the past year, the stock price of American Express Co fluctuated between $220.43 and $326.27. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $320 within the next 12 months. American Express Co [NYSE: AXP] shares were valued at $295.38 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 8.34% based on the average AXP price forecast.
Analyzing the AXP fundamentals
According to American Express Co [NYSE:AXP], the company’s sales were 75.33B for trailing twelve months, which represents an 6.39% jump. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.82% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.17%, 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 0.11. 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 293.25 points at the first support level, and at 291.12 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 297.06, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 298.73.
Ratios To Look Out For
Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 2.75, the price to book ratio is 6.64 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 20.63.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved Marquez Rafael, President, International Card, that happened on May 20 ’25 when 12000.0 shares were sold. Officer, RAFAEL FRANCISCO MARQUEZ GARCI completed a deal on May 20 ’25 to buy 12000.0 shares. Meanwhile, Grp. Pres., Global Comm. Serv. Joabar Raymond sold 400.0 shares on May 13 ’25.
