Global Wealth Management Investment Advisory Inc. Buys 1,746 Shares of American Express Company $AXP

Global Wealth Management Investment Advisory Inc. grew its stake in shares of American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) by 14.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 14,252 shares of the payment services company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,746 shares during the period. Global Wealth Management Investment Advisory Inc.’s holdings in American Express were worth $4,734,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. McGlone Suttner Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in American Express by 1.0% in the 3rd quarter. McGlone Suttner Wealth Management Inc. now owns 2,910 shares of the payment services company’s stock valued at $967,000 after buying an additional 29 shares in the last quarter. Sandy Cove Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of American Express by 2.1% in the third quarter. Sandy Cove Advisors LLC now owns 1,462 shares of the payment services company’s stock valued at $485,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares during the period. Bath Savings Trust Co grew its stake in shares of American Express by 1.1% in the third quarter. Bath Savings Trust Co now owns 2,922 shares of the payment services company’s stock valued at $971,000 after acquiring an additional 31 shares in the last quarter. Jamison Private Wealth Management Inc. increased its position in American Express by 0.7% during the third quarter. Jamison Private Wealth Management Inc. now owns 4,220 shares of the payment services company’s stock worth $1,402,000 after acquiring an additional 31 shares during the period. Finally, Berger Financial Group Inc raised its stake in American Express by 1.4% in the 3rd quarter. Berger Financial Group Inc now owns 2,232 shares of the payment services company’s stock worth $741,000 after purchasing an additional 31 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.33% of the company’s stock.

American Express Trading Down 0.5%

Shares of AXP stock opened at $357.85 on Wednesday. American Express Company has a fifty-two week low of $220.43 and a fifty-two week high of $387.49. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $368.96 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $340.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.78, a quick ratio of 1.59 and a current ratio of 1.61. The company has a market cap of $246.50 billion, a PE ratio of 24.02, a P/E/G ratio of 1.51 and a beta of 1.15.

American Express (NYSE:AXP) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, January 30th. The payment services company reported ($11.85) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.56 by ($15.41). The business had revenue of ($17,139.00) million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $18.91 billion. American Express had a return on equity of 33.41% and a net margin of 14.97%. Equities analysts predict that American Express Company will post 15.33 EPS for the current fiscal year.

American Express Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 2nd will be paid a $0.82 dividend. This represents a $3.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 2nd. American Express’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 22.01%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and set a $425.00 target price on shares of American Express in a research report on Monday. Wall Street Zen cut American Express from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, November 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on American Express from $360.00 to $385.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday. BTIG Research restated a “sell” rating and set a $328.00 price objective on shares of American Express in a research note on Monday. Finally, UBS Group set a $385.00 target price on American Express in a research report on Monday. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $352.82.

Insider Activity at American Express

In other American Express news, insider Denise Pickett sold 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $350.73, for a total transaction of $1,753,650.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 7,726 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,709,739.98. The trade was a 39.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Douglas Tabish sold 2,515 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $355.61, for a total transaction of $894,359.15. Following the transaction, the insider owned 2,515 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $894,359.15. This trade represents a 50.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders have sold 57,515 shares of company stock valued at $20,658,509. 0.20% of the stock is owned by insiders.

American Express News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting American Express this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts and commentators say AXP is resilient and could absorb regulatory changes better than peers — a view that supports the stock amid headline risk. American Express stock well-positioned to weather Trump’s credit card cap
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target on AXP to $385 (neutral rating), suggesting upside exists if company fundamentals hold — a counterweight to headline-driven selling. Benzinga analyst price target note
• Neutral Sentiment: Opinion pieces argue a 10% cap “won’t break anything,” noting scenarios where AXP could adapt through fees, product mix or underwriting changes — outcome depends on regulatory specifics. Seeking Alpha analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains mixed: the broker consensus is largely “Hold,” reflecting divided views on policy risk vs. long‑run card franchise strength. Consensus rating report
• Negative Sentiment: President Trump’s public push for a 10% cap is the immediate headline driver; markets are pricing regulatory uncertainty that could compress card yields and rewards economics. CNBC coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Big‑bank executives warn a cap could reduce consumer access to credit and hurt revenue, amplifying investor concern about loan loss, underwriting shifts and lower interchange income for card issuers like AXP. Fox Business report
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction: coverage shows premarket and intraday selling in bank and card stocks, plus at least one downgrade and headlines noting AXP shares falling — sentiment is pressured while political risk remains unresolved. Seeking Alpha downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: News outlets and market reports flagged sharp intraday moves and analyst notes calling out the policy risk as the primary reason for AXP’s recent weakness. Zacks coverage

American Express Company Profile

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.