AXP American Express Company

bearish 2/3 shifts correct ↓ $312.54 +1.82 (+0.6%)
Mkt Cap $213B P/E 19.4 fwd 15.5 52wk $286.15 - $387.49 7d ago
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We disagree with Wall Street. Analyst consensus: bullish. Our position: bearish. Check the factor breakdown for details.
Est. revisions: -1.5% (5 up, 12 down in 30d)
Factor Model (net -1.2)

Factor Model

net -1.2 3.5 / 10
Est. Revisions
-0.1
Insider Activity
+0.0
Momentum
+0.0
Analyst Rev.
-0.7
Narrative Gap
+0.0

Loop Capital Initiates AXP with Buy Rating

Watch: Watch for the launch details of the Fanatics American Express Card and upcoming earnings as catalysts for sentiment and stock momentum.

Loop Capital launched coverage on May 22, 2026, initiating American Express Company (AXP) with a Buy rating and a $389 price target, dubbing it the financial sector's top pick. The firm cited a "stable to improving" sector outlook and praised American Express's broad customer base. They also highlighted a new partnership with Fanatics, expecting to launch the Fanatics American Express® Card later in 2026.

This Buy initiation with a high $389 target signals confidence in American Express's resilience and growth runway amid an improving financial sector and strategic customer partnerships.

Evidence

7d ago Loop Capital Initiates American Express (AXP) with Buy Rating, Names it Top Pick yahoo-finance
9d ago Loop Capital init AXP: Buy
11d ago American Express (AXP) Gets Price Target Hike from Freedom Broker despite Unchanged Outlook yahoo-finance
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Fundamentals & Data ▾
American Express Company Financial Services · Credit Services
Mkt Cap
$213B
P/E
19.4 fwd 15.5
Beta
1.08
Div Yield
122.00%
52w Range
$286.15 - $387.49
Short Interest
14.7M 2.77%
Days to Cover
4.7 +18%
Technicals downtrend
vs 20d MA
-1.2%
from 52w Hi
-6.7%
Vol (20d)
16%
1w return
-0.5%
1m return
-1.1%
Vol ratio
0.9x
Insiders
selling 0B / 9S
Analysts
bullish 1 up / 0 down
EPS Estimate
$4.39 -1.5% 30d 5up / 12dn
Est. Dispersion
10% 23 analysts
Analyst Target
$362 $285 - $450
Options P/C
0.94
Fund Convergence
strong D.E. Shaw, Citadel, Renaissance, Bridgewater
Financials
Revenue
$18.9B +11% YoY
FCF
$2.7B
Momentum: decelerating
Top Holders
Berkshire $56.1B
D.E. Shaw $2.9B
Citadel $733M
Renaissance $167M
Bridgewater $12M
Recent Filings & Data
analyst rating 1
Loop Capital init → Buy 9d ago
Track Record (2/3 correct) ▾

Direction History

2/3 correct at 5 days
2026-05-18 bearish -0.5% ✓
2026-04-20 bullish -3.3% ✗
2026-04-14 bullish +0.9% ✓
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