American Express (AXP) Projected to Announce Earnings on Friday

American Express (NYSE:AXP) is projected to release its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Friday, July 24th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $4.41 per share and revenue of $19.6956 billion for the quarter. American Express has set its FY 2026 guidance at 17.300-17.900 EPS. Investors may review the information on 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 issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The payment services company reported $4.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.01 by $0.27. The business had revenue of $14.21 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $18.60 billion. American Express had a return on equity of 33.95% and a net margin of 15.13%.The business’s revenue was up 11.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $3.64 earnings per share. 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 Stock Down 0.3%

AXP opened at $351.01 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $239.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.90, a PEG ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 1.04. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $330.91 and its 200 day simple moving average is $330.74. American Express has a 52 week low of $288.34 and a 52 week high of $387.49. The company has a quick ratio of 1.56, a current ratio of 1.57 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.73.

American Express Announces Dividend

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On American Express

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Sfam LLC purchased a new stake in shares of American Express during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new position in American Express in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC acquired a new position in American Express during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new stake in American Express during the third quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new stake in American Express during the fourth quarter worth approximately $39,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.33% of the company’s stock.

American Express News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: American Express and Bottomline announced an expanded partnership to improve B2B payment connectivity through Buyer Initiated Payments, adding new payment and automated invoice reporting capabilities that could support long-term transaction growth. Bottomline and American Express Partner to Expand B2B Payment Connectivity Through Paymode
• Positive Sentiment: Amex said its new B2B payment feature and reporting tools are designed to make invoice-based payments easier for buyers and suppliers, which could strengthen customer retention and commercial payments usage. American Express Launches Intelligent Capabilities to Help Streamline Buyer and Supplier Payments
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are also focused on AXP’s second-quarter 2026 earnings report due July 24, with consensus calling for $4.40 in EPS and $19.62 billion in revenue, making the stock sensitive to any guidance or performance surprise. Can AmEx Beat Q2 Earnings on Higher Network Volumes & Interest Income?
• Neutral Sentiment: KEO Capital also renewed its American Express licensing agreement in Mexico, reinforcing a long-running partnership and suggesting continued international commercial card activity. KEO Capital Renews American Express Licensing Agreement in Mexico
• Negative Sentiment: Some market commentary continues to compare AXP unfavorably with Visa, noting Visa’s asset-light model and AI/payment initiatives as potential reasons it may be viewed as the stronger long-term pick. Visa vs. American Express: Which Payments Giant Is the Better Pick?

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

AXP has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Royal Bank Of Canada downgraded shares of American Express from a “moderate buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Morgan Stanley raised shares of American Express from a “positive” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on shares of American Express from $425.00 to $415.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, April 9th. Evercore began coverage on shares of American Express in a research note on Monday, July 13th. They issued a “neutral” rating for the company. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded American Express from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and boosted their price target for the company from $328.00 to $400.00 in a report on Monday, July 13th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $374.11.

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.