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American Express (AXP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$288.97 +1.33 (+0.46%)
(As of 12:35 PM ET)

American Express - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
4
Hold
13
Buy
8

Based on 25 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for American Express in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 25 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, 13 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for AXP.

Consensus Price Target

$253.09
-12.42% Downside
According to the 25 analysts' twelve-month price targets for American Express, the average price target is $253.09. The highest price target for AXP is $300.00, while the lowest price target for AXP is $175.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -12.42% from the current price of $288.97.

AXP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/15/23 to 11/14/24
1 Month Ago
10/16/23 to 10/15/24
3 Months Ago
8/17/23 to 8/16/24
1 Year Ago
11/15/22 to 11/15/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
13 Hold rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
4 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$253.09$242.33$230.70$171.25
Forecasted Upside-12.42% Downside-12.61% Downside-8.35% Downside7.45% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

AXP Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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AXP Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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American Express Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAmerican ExpressFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.16
2.49
2.50
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-12.52% Downside11.50% Upside8.16% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/21/2024Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$248.00 ➝ $252.00-6.64%
10/21/2024TD Cowen
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$260.00 ➝ $268.00-2.54%
10/21/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$250.00 ➝ $257.00-6.54%
10/14/2024Monness Crespi & Hardt
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G. Gala
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$265.00 ➝ $300.00+8.63%
10/8/2024Hsbc Global Res
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S. Martinez
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/8/2024HSBC
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$265.00 ➝ $270.00-1.41%
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10/8/2024BTIG Research
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V. Caintic
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DowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$230.00-16.02%
10/7/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$275.00 ➝ $290.00+5.54%
10/7/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$270.00 ➝ $300.00+9.11%
10/7/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$268.00 ➝ $286.00+3.63%
9/30/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$285.00 ➝ $300.00+11.14%
9/17/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$263.00 ➝ $265.00+0.15%
7/22/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$265.00 ➝ $267.00+10.74%
7/16/2024Compass Point
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D. Rochester
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$260.00+6.55%
7/9/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$225.00 ➝ $235.00-0.92%
7/8/2024Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$265.00 ➝ $280.00+18.83%
6/10/2024Citigroup
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$250.00+7.45%
6/3/2024William Blair
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform
5/1/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$190.00 ➝ $205.00-12.44%
4/22/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$240.00 ➝ $260.00+12.75%
4/22/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$167.00 ➝ $175.00-23.66%
4/5/2024Oppenheimer
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
1/29/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$188.00 ➝ $206.00+2.86%
1/4/2024DZ Bank
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 DowngradeHold ➝ Sell
1/2/2024Stephens
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 UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$148.00 ➝ $193.00+3.02%
10/24/2023Piper Sandler
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 UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$150.00 ➝ $151.00+4.43%
10/24/2023Piper Sandler Companies
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 UpgradeNeutral$151.00+4.43%
6/30/202358.com
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6/30/202351job
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6/30/202322nd Century Group
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6/30/20233M
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5/25/2023Redburn Partners
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Fahed Kunwar
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DowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$125.00-17.06%
1/31/2023Argus
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 Boost Target$180.00 ➝ $210.00+21.63%
1/30/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetUnderperform$132.00 ➝ $150.00-12.95%

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Should I Buy American Express Stock? AXP Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, November 1, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these American Express pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

American Express
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in American Express:

  • American Express stock price has been steadily increasing, reaching $276.52 on the latest trading day, indicating positive momentum.
  • American Express has a strong market capitalization of $193.49 billion, reflecting the company's stability and financial strength.
  • Multiple analysts have raised their price targets for American Express, suggesting confidence in the company's future growth potential.
  • American Express has a diverse range of financial products and services, providing revenue streams from various sources.
  • The company's recent performance metrics, such as a low price-to-earnings ratio of 22.12 and a healthy debt-to-equity ratio of 1.74, indicate sound financial health.

American Express
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in American Express for these reasons:

  • Despite recent positive movements, American Express stock has a 1-year high of $277.70, potentially limiting short-term upside for investors.
  • There are concerns about the company's beta of 1.21, indicating higher volatility compared to the market average, which may pose risks for investors.
  • Some analysts have issued sell ratings on American Express, suggesting potential challenges or uncertainties in the company's future performance.
  • American Express faces competition from other financial institutions and fintech companies, which could impact its market share and profitability.
  • Investors should consider the current economic climate and potential regulatory changes that may affect American Express's operations and profitability.

AXP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 25 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for American Express is $253.09, with a high forecast of $300.00 and a low forecast of $175.00.

25 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Express in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 13 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" AXP shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AXP, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, American Express's stock has a predicted downside of -12.42% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, American Express's stock had 5 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like American Express less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for American Express is 2.16 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.49. Learn more on how AXP compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:AXP) was last updated on 11/14/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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