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American Express (AXP) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing

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American Express (AXP) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing

American Express (AXP) recently saw a 2.16% daily gain, surpassing the S&P 500, though its stock declined 2.78% over the past month. The company is anticipated to report Q3 2025 EPS of $3.96, a 13.47% year-over-year increase, and revenue of $17.99 billion, up 8.15% year-over-year, when it releases earnings on October 17, 2025. AXP currently holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) and trades at a premium valuation, with a Forward P/E of 20.73 and a PEG ratio of 1.66, both exceeding its industry averages.

Analysis

American Express (AXP) recently closed at $323.09, marking a 2.16% daily gain that surpassed the S&P 500's 1.56% increase. However, the stock has declined 2.78% over the past month, underperforming both the Finance sector and the broader S&P 500. The company is set to report earnings on October 17, 2025, with consensus estimates projecting a 13.47% year-over-year EPS rise to $3.96 and an 8.15% revenue increase to $17.99 billion. For the full year, Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast EPS of $15.26, representing a 14.31% increase, and revenue of $71.41 billion, an 8.28% rise from the prior year. Analyst sentiment shows a slight positive trend, with the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate moving 0.02% higher over the last month, contributing to AXP's current Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Despite the positive growth projections, AXP trades at a premium valuation, with a Forward P/E of 20.73, significantly above its industry average of 11.98. Its PEG ratio of 1.66 also exceeds the industry's 0.96, indicating a higher price relative to its expected earnings growth. The Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry, however, holds a strong Zacks Industry Rank of 91, placing it in the top 37% of all industries.

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