American Express Company (AXP) Stock Analysis
Over the past 10 years, American Express (AXP) earnings per share (EPS) grew 11.8% a year, revenue grew 8.9% a year and free cash flow grew 5.2% a year, with an average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.5%. AXP stock trades at $313.59, a P/E of 19.0, above its historical average of 17.7. Analysts' average 12-month price target is $363.27 (+15.8%).
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.
Exhibit A Growth Dossier
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 1yr | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value/Share GrowthBV/S | 8.8% | 11.0% | 9.4% | B |
| EPS GrowthEPS | 11.8% | 32.5% | 16.1% | A+ |
| Revenue GrowthRevenue | 8.9% | 16.0% | 9.4% | B+ |
| Cash Flow GrowthCash Flow | 5.2% | 31.2% | 35.7% | A- |
| ROICROIC | 6.5% | 8.0% | 8.3% | C+ |
Exhibit B Valuation Ledger
- Current EPS
- $16.49
- Historical Avg P/E
- 17.7
- Future P/E (used for sticker price)
- Projected EPS (10yr)
- Sticker Price (10yr)
- Price for 15% Annual Return
- Expected Annual Return
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Exhibit C Raw Data (last 10 years)
| Metric | Trend | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value / ShareBV/S | $20.61 | $21.93 | $20.61 | $25.95 | $27.80 | $28.52 | $28.07 | $32.86 | $38.12 | $42.45 | $48.09 | $50.56 | |
| Basic EPSEPS | $5.07 | $5.67 | $2.98 | $8.09 | $8.01 | $3.77 | $10.03 | $9.85 | $11.23 | $14.04 | $15.41 | $16.49 | |
| RevenueRevenue | $34,380,000,000 | $38,361,000,000 | $38,990,000,000 | $43,258,000,000 | $47,097,000,000 | $38,337,000,000 | $44,430,000,000 | $55,625,000,000 | $67,364,000,000 | $74,201,000,000 | $80,464,000,000 | $84,073,000,000 | |
| Free Cash FlowCash Flow | $9,631,000,000 | $6,849,000,000 | $12,478,000,000 | $7,620,000,000 | $11,987,000,000 | $4,113,000,000 | $13,095,000,000 | $19,224,000,000 | $16,996,000,000 | $12,139,000,000 | $16,003,000,000 | $15,052,000,000 | |
| ROIC (%)ROIC | 5.8% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 8.7% | 8.3% | — |
The exact underlying data used to compute the growth rates and grades above. The highlighted TTM column is the trailing twelve months through the most recently reported quarter.
Ticker INVESTigator Price Target
Analyst Data
Price Target
Where the stock trades today vs. the range of 12-month price targets from covering analysts.
57 firms rate it — 23 buy, 30 hold, 4 sell · Most recent Oct 2026
AXP Stock FAQ
What is AXP's stock price target?
The average 12-month analyst price target for AXP is $363.27, with a range of $315.00 to $400.00. That is +15.8% from the current price of $313.59.
Do analysts rate AXP a buy?
Opinion is mixed. Of 57 firms covering American Express, the ratings are 23 buy or strong buy, 30 hold and 4 sell or strong sell.
How fast is American Express growing?
Annual growth rates for AXP. EPS: 11.8% over 10 years, 32.5% over 5 years, 16.1% over 1 year. Revenue: 8.9% over 10 years, 16.0% over 5 years, 9.4% over 1 year. Free cash flow: 5.2% over 10 years, 31.2% over 5 years, 35.7% over 1 year. Book value per share: 8.8% over 10 years, 11.0% over 5 years, 9.4% over 1 year.
What is AXP's ROIC?
American Express' return on invested capital (ROIC) was 8.3% in fiscal 2025. Its 10-year average ROIC is 6.5%. ROIC above 10% is generally a sign of a business with a durable competitive advantage.
What is AXP's P/E ratio?
AXP's current P/E ratio is 19.0, compared with a historical average of 17.7. Trailing earnings per share are $16.49.
What is American Express' market cap and stock price?
AXP last traded at $313.59 as of October 19, 2026. Its 52-week range is $290.97 to $387.49. American Express has a market cap of $211.77B.
Exhibit D Related Coverage
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