- American Express maintains its stress capital buffer at 2.5% according to the Federal Reserve's recent stress test results.
- Analysts' average price target for AXP is set lower than the current trading price, suggesting a potential downside.
- American Express holds an "Outperform" status based on a consensus recommendation of 31 brokerage firms.
American Express (AXP, Financial) has announced that its stress capital buffer remains aligned with the Federal Reserve's minimum requirement of 2.5%. This preliminary determination will stay effective from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, subject to final approval. Following this announcement, American Express shares experienced a slight decline of 0.1% in after-hours trading, underscoring market reactions to regulatory updates.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
According to projections from 26 analysts, the average one-year price target for American Express Co (AXP, Financial) is pegged at $295.83. Their forecasts range from a high of $371.00 to a low of $240.00. Notably, the average price target suggests an downside of 8.28% from its current market price of $322.53. For further detailed projections, please visit the American Express Co (AXP) Forecast page.
The company's current brokerage consensus recommendation stands at 2.5, signaling an "Outperform" status. This rating reflects the evaluations of 31 brokerage firms, rated on a scale where 1 indicates a Strong Buy, and 5 represents a Sell.
GuruFocus estimates place the GF Value of American Express Co (AXP, Financial) at $272.02 in one year. This estimate implies a potential downside of 15.66% from its current market price of $322.53. The GF Value is derived from traditional trading multiples, historical growth trends, and future performance estimates. Explore more detailed insights on the American Express Co (AXP) Summary page.
