LaSalle St. Investment Advisors LLC Acquires New Stake in American Express Company $AXP

LaSalle St. Investment Advisors LLC bought a new position in American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 1,887 shares of the payment services company’s stock, valued at approximately $638,000.

A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in AXP. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of American Express by 6,600.0% in the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 67 shares of the payment services company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 66 shares during the period. Joseph Group Capital Management bought a new stake in American Express during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Sfam LLC purchased a new stake in American Express during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new stake in American Express during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Finally, Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC bought a new position in American Express in the fourth quarter worth approximately $29,000. 84.33% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

American Express Stock Down 2.3%

AXP opened at $331.99 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $224.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.15, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 1.04. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.66, a quick ratio of 1.54 and a current ratio of 1.55. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $342.98 and its 200 day moving average is $326.77. American Express Company has a fifty-two week low of $290.97 and a fifty-two week high of $387.49.

American Express (NYSE:AXP) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The payment services company reported $4.53 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.41 by $0.12. The business had revenue of $19.64 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $19.70 billion. American Express had a return on equity of 34.12% and a net margin of 15.07%.American Express’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $4.08 EPS. American Express has set its FY 2026 guidance at 17.300-17.900 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that American Express Company will post 17.67 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

American Express Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 10th. Investors of record on Thursday, July 2nd were given a dividend of $0.95 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, July 2nd. This represents a $3.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.1%. American Express’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 23.06%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Freedom Capital raised shares of American Express from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Bank of America raised their target price on American Express from $387.00 to $391.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded American Express from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th. DZ Bank raised American Express from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $375.00 price target for the company in a report on Thursday, June 18th. Finally, Loop Capital began coverage on American Express in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $389.00 price objective on the stock. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, American Express has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $373.32.

American Express News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: American Express expanded its virtual-card capabilities for U.S. commercial customers through its @ Work platform and Conferma. The initiative could strengthen AXP’s position in corporate payments by improving security, spending controls, and integration with business and travel workflows. Is American Express’ Expanded Virtual Cards Strategy Deepening Its Corporate Moat in Premium Payments?
• Positive Sentiment: AXP became the official payments partner of St Andrews Links, expanding its premium sports and lifestyle partnership portfolio. The agreement may support international brand awareness, card-member engagement, and premium-card acquisition, although the near-term financial impact is likely limited. American Express and St Andrews Links Trust Announce Partnership
• Positive Sentiment: A recent profile highlighted CEO Steve Squeri’s strategy of attracting younger customers with premium products such as the Platinum Card. The company’s success with millennials and Gen Z supports the long-term value of its premium-card model. The American Express CEO Defied Haters
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst opinions on American Express are mixed, indicating limited consensus on the stock’s valuation and outlook. Management is scheduled to participate in the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on September 16, which could provide additional commentary on spending trends, credit quality, and guidance. Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on American Express American Express to Participate in Barclays Global Financial Services Conference
• Negative Sentiment: A 2026 Long Angle survey of more than 9,000 high-net-worth individuals found that Amex and Chase lagged other providers in loyalty, while Fidelity and Schwab ranked better in banking-related categories. The findings raise concerns about customer retention and competitive pressure in an important premium segment. Long Angle High-Net-Worth Study

American Express 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.