AEC1 Stock Chart & Stats
€284.00
€2.90(1.02%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€284.00
€2.90(1.02%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€252.50 - €330.70
Previous CloseN/A
Volume55.00
Average Volume (3M)217.00
Market Cap
€194.85B
Enterprise Value€243.48K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€45.56B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€59.05B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.3
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
Oct 23, 2026EPS Estimate
3.9Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.06%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)16.49
Shares Outstanding675,309,800
10 Day Avg. Volume205
30 Day Avg. Volume217
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.46
Price to Book (P/B)7.68
Price to Sales (P/S)3.20
P/FCF Ratio16.07
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€325.90Price Target Upside14.75% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering22
EPS Forecast (FY)15.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)€68.17B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Closed-loop Network And Premium EcosystemAmerican Express controls both card issuance and merchant acceptance, allowing it to capture payments and lending economics while enriching the proposition with rewards, travel, and expense tools. This integrated ecosystem supports differentiation and customer retention.
Sustained Card-fee And Spending GrowthLong-running double-digit card-fee expansion, strong billed-business growth, and premium-product demand indicate durable monetization of the customer base. Continued acquisition of younger customers and fee-paying accounts can support recurring revenue over time.
Strong Credit Quality And Cash GenerationStable credit performance protects lending profitability, while consistently positive free cash flow supports investment, dividends, and repurchases. The combination of high ROE and disciplined credit outcomes strengthens the durability of American Express's model.
Bears Say
Elevated Structural LeverageThe annual leverage pattern leaves American Express more exposed to funding conditions and credit-cycle deterioration than a less leveraged financial institution. Although leverage can enhance returns, it reduces balance-sheet flexibility when losses or funding costs rise.
Recent Slowdown In Revenue And ProfitabilityThe TTM deterioration contrasts with the company’s longer annual growth record and indicates that earnings conversion is not uniformly strong. If the slowdown persists, it could reduce the capacity to fund customer acquisition and technology while maintaining returns.
Rising Engagement And Investment CostsHigher rewards and engagement costs, together with increased marketing and technology investment, can limit operating leverage even when revenue grows. These expenditures may strengthen the franchise, but they raise the execution burden and delay margin benefits.
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AEC1 FAQ
What was American Express Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
American Express Company lowest stock price was €252.50 and its highest was €330.70 in the past 12 months.
What is American Express Company’s market cap?
American Express Company’s market cap is €194.85B.
When is American Express Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Express Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 23, 2026 which is in 56 days.
How were American Express Company’s earnings last quarter?
American Express Company released its earnings results on Jul 24, 2026. The company reported €3.884 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €3.776 by €0.108.
Is American Express Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts American Express Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does American Express Company pay dividends?
American Express Company pays a Quarterly dividend of €0.815 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.06%. See more information on American Express Company dividends here
What is American Express Company’s EPS estimate?
American Express Company’s EPS estimate is 3.9.
How many shares outstanding does American Express Company have?
American Express Company has 675,309,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to American Express Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
American Express Company reported an EPS of €3.884 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €3.776. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.858%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of American Express Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:AEC1
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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American Express Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€325.90 (14.75% Upside)
€325.90 (14.75% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:AEC1 Sentiment 83%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €4.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.94%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
American Express Company
Operating globally, American Express Company and its affiliated entities deliver a comprehensive suite of charge and credit payment card solutions, alongside a variety of travel-related offerings. Its business structure is organized into three primary divisions: the Global Consumer Services Group, Global Commercial Services, and Global Merchant and Network Services. Among its core offerings are diverse payment and financing instruments, robust network infrastructure services, tools for managing accounts payable expenses, and comprehensive travel and lifestyle support. Furthermore, it facilitates merchant services such as acquisition, transaction processing, settlement, and point-of-sale marketing, providing vital information and assistance to businesses. The company also specializes in fraud mitigation and developing and managing customer loyalty initiatives. These products and services are made available to a broad clientele, encompassing individual consumers, small and mid-sized enterprises, and large corporate entities. Distribution channels include digital platforms (mobile and online applications), collaborations with third-party vendors and partners, direct communication methods like mail and telephone, dedicated internal sales forces, and direct response advertising campaigns. Established in 1850, American Express Company maintains its corporate headquarters in New York, New York.
AEC1 Company Deck
AEC1 Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operating momentum: double-digit revenue growth, robust spend and card fee expansion, excellent credit metrics, international strength, healthy deposit growth, and high ROE. Management raised revenue guidance and emphasized reinvesting incremental performance into customer acquisition, technology and strategic partnerships (e.g., TheFork). Near-term headwinds include a higher VCE ratio, the staggered sale of small business co-brand portfolios that will depress spend and NII growth until lapped, and elevated marketing/integration spending that keeps EPS guidance unchanged. Overall, positives around growth, credit quality and capital returns materially outweigh the manageable, largely-transitory challenges.View all DE:AEC1 earnings summariesAEC1 Revenue Breakdown
47.65% U.S. Consumer Services
24.05% Commercial Services
17.38% International Card Services
11.35% Global Merchant and Network Services

AEC1 Stock 12 Month Forecast
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