American Express (AXP) Projected to Release Earnings on Friday

American Express (NYSE:AXP) is expected to be announcing its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Friday, July 24th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $4.41 per share and revenue of $19.6887 billion for the quarter. American Express has set its FY 2026 guidance at 17.300-17.900 EPS. Investors are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

American Express (NYSE:AXP) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The payment services company reported $4.28 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.01 by $0.27. The business had revenue of $14.21 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $18.60 billion. American Express had a return on equity of 33.95% and a net margin of 15.13%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 11.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $3.64 EPS. On average, analysts expect American Express to post $18 EPS for the current fiscal year and $20 EPS for the next fiscal year.

American Express Trading Up 0.8%

Shares of NYSE AXP opened at $361.23 on Friday. American Express has a 12-month low of $288.34 and a 12-month high of $387.49. The company has a market cap of $246.48 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.53, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.44 and a beta of 1.04. The company has a current ratio of 1.57, a quick ratio of 1.56 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.73. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $328.60 and its 200 day simple moving average is $331.16.

American Express Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, July 2nd will be given a $0.95 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, July 2nd. This represents a $3.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.1%. American Express’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 23.71%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of AXP. Brighton Jones LLC increased its stake in American Express by 24.4% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 6,481 shares of the payment services company’s stock valued at $1,924,000 after buying an additional 1,273 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of American Express by 13.0% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,738 shares of the payment services company’s stock worth $554,000 after acquiring an additional 200 shares during the period. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. acquired a new stake in shares of American Express in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $428,000. Howland Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of American Express by 4.2% in the second quarter. Howland Capital Management LLC now owns 2,216 shares of the payment services company’s stock valued at $707,000 after acquiring an additional 90 shares in the last quarter. Finally, HUB Investment Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of American Express by 19.9% during the second quarter. HUB Investment Partners LLC now owns 2,898 shares of the payment services company’s stock valued at $924,000 after acquiring an additional 481 shares during the period. 84.33% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on AXP shares. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on American Express from $360.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 28th. BTIG Research increased their price objective on shares of American Express from $285.00 to $324.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Benchmark started coverage on shares of American Express in a research report on Monday. They issued a “buy” rating on the stock. TD Cowen lifted their price objective on shares of American Express from $330.00 to $338.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, Barclays boosted their target price on shares of American Express from $322.00 to $364.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, American Express has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $374.15.

Trending Headlines about American Express

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

• Positive Sentiment: American Express raised the annual fee on its Platinum card to $895, a 29% increase that could lift card-fee revenue if retention stays strong, as recent reports suggest. American Express Raised Its Platinum Annual Fee to $895. Here’s What the 29% Hike Means for Card-Fee Revenue.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst coverage continues to frame American Express as a strong financial-services name, which can support investor confidence heading into the next earnings report. Analysts Offer Insights on Financial Companies: American Express (AXP) and Metlife (MET)
• Positive Sentiment: Some investors are looking for a pre-earnings setup in American Express before the July 24 report, suggesting expectations for another solid quarter. The 1 Simple Reason to Buy American Express Before July 24 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: One article asks whether American Express is overpriced, but it appears to be a valuation discussion rather than a new operational issue. Is American Express (NYSE:AXP) Priced Too High?
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader payment-industry news, including Visa’s AI banking tool and PayPal-related takeover speculation, may influence sentiment for card networks, but it does not directly change American Express fundamentals. Visa Strengthens Value-Added Services With AI Assistant for Banks

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.