American Express Company (AXP) Stock Forecast
AXP analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.87 / 5 from 30 analysts
- Price target
- $369.44 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +17.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 23, 2026 EPS estimate $4.47
- 52-week range
- $292.27 – $384.89
AXP analyst ratings
30 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
AXP price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
AXP earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.51 | $4.32 | $4.68 | $4.14 | +8.8% | 21 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $17.64 | $17.40 | $18.10 | $15.38 | +14.7% | 25 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $20.13 | $19.25 | $20.55 | $17.64 | +14.1% | 28 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
AXP revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $20.12B | $19.92B | $20.36B | +9.2% | 19 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $79.47B | $79.11B | $79.80B | +10.0% | 24 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $86.61B | $84.33B | $87.61B | +9.0% | 24 |
AXP EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
AXP revenue: reported and forecast
AXP EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.69 | $4.59 | $4.59 | $4.51 | $4.51 | −3.9% | 4 up · 9 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $17.71 | $17.67 | $17.67 | $17.64 | $17.64 | −0.4% | 7 up · 5 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $20.15 | $20.11 | $20.11 | $20.13 | $20.13 | −0.1% | 6 up · 6 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
AXP earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; AXP beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from AXP
30 analysts cover American Express; their consensus rating is buy (3.87 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $369.44, 17.8% above the latest close of $313.59. Analysts expect earnings of $17.64 per share for 2026, +14.7% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $20.13 per share on revenue of $86.6 billion. American Express beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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AXP forecast FAQ
What is American Express's price target?
The average analyst price target for American Express is $369.44, 17.8% above the latest close of $313.59.
Is American Express a buy, hold or sell?
Of 30 analysts covering American Express, 10 rate it a strong buy, 6 a buy, 14 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is American Express's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $17.64 per share for 2026 (range $17.40 to $18.10); for 2027 the estimate is $20.13.
What is American Express's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $79.5 billion, growth of 10.0%; for 2027 it is $86.6 billion.
When does American Express report earnings?
American Express is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 23, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $4.47.
Does American Express usually beat earnings estimates?
American Express reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.