Tempo Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm acquired 1,649 shares of the payment services company’s stock, valued at approximately $610,000.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. lifted its stake in American Express by 6,600.0% in the fourth quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 67 shares of the payment services company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 66 shares during the period. Joseph Group Capital Management purchased a new position in shares of American Express in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Sfam LLC bought a new position in American Express in the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new position in shares of American Express during the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of American Express during the 3rd quarter valued at $28,000. 84.33% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
AXP has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Barclays decreased their price target on American Express from $323.00 to $322.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, April 24th. BTIG Research restated a “sell” rating and set a $285.00 price objective on shares of American Express in a report on Tuesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on shares of American Express from $375.00 to $325.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 9th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of American Express from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Finally, Bank of America boosted their target price on shares of American Express from $381.00 to $387.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $360.80.
More American Express News
Here are the key news stories impacting American Express this week:
- Positive Sentiment: DZ Bank upgraded American Express from hold to buy and set a $375 price target, implying meaningful upside from recent levels. Finviz
- Positive Sentiment: One market note says AXP is breaking out through technical resistance, which can attract momentum traders and support the stock. American Express Stock Is Powering the Financial Sector to a Fresh Breakout
- Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage also highlights American Express as an attractive long-term investment and suggests the company still has room to benefit from continued demand in digital payments and premium spending. What Makes American Express Company (AXP) an Attractive Bet?
- Neutral Sentiment: Several articles compare AXP with peers like Mastercard and ask whether the stock still has upside after a strong multi-year run, reflecting ongoing debate over valuation rather than a clear new catalyst. American Express (AXP) Stock After 5-Year 118% Gain Is There Still Upside Potential
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst roundups show mixed sentiment on AXP, which may limit conviction even as the stock trades near recent highs. Analysts Conflicted on These Financial Names: Suncorp Group (OtherSNMYF), Westpac Banking (OtherWEBNF) and American Express (AXP)
- Negative Sentiment: Some commentary suggests Mastercard may offer more upside than American Express, which could weigh on AXP by comparison as investors rotate toward faster-growing payments names. Mastercard vs. American Express: Which Stock Has More Upside Now?
American Express Trading Down 0.5%
American Express stock opened at $338.86 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $318.70 and a 200 day moving average price of $335.13. The company has a market capitalization of $231.22 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.14, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 1.06. American Express Company has a 52 week low of $288.34 and a 52 week high of $387.49. The company has a quick ratio of 1.56, a current ratio of 1.57 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.73.
American Express (NYSE:AXP – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The payment services company reported $4.28 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.01 by $0.27. American Express had a net margin of 15.13% and a return on equity of 33.95%. The company had revenue of $14.21 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $18.60 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $3.64 EPS. American Express’s quarterly revenue was up 11.4% on a year-over-year basis. American Express has set its FY 2026 guidance at 17.300-17.900 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that American Express Company will post 17.65 EPS for the current year.
American Express Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 10th. Investors of record on Thursday, July 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.95 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, July 2nd. This represents a $3.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. American Express’s payout ratio is currently 23.71%.
About American Express
American Express is a global financial services company primarily known for its payment card products, travel services and merchant network. Founded in 1850 as an express mail business, the company evolved through the 20th century into a payments and travel-focused organization. Its core activities include issuing consumer and commercial charge and credit cards, operating a global card acceptance and processing network, and providing travel-related services and customer loyalty programs.
American Express issues a range of products for individuals, small businesses and large corporations, including personal cards, business and corporate cards, and co?brand partnerships with airlines, hotels and retailers.
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