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American Express Co (NYSE: AXP) closed the day trading at $255.39 down -2.27% from the previous closing price of $261.32. In other words, the price has decreased by -$2.27 from its previous closing price. On the day, 4.92 million shares were traded.
Ratios:
For a better understanding of AXP, let’s look at its different ratios. It provided that stocks Price–to–Cash (P/C) ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is standing at 4.41 whereas its Price-to-Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) for the term is 14.79. In the meantime, Its Debt-to-Equity ratio is 1.69 whereas as Long-Term Debt/Eq ratio is at 1.23.
Upgrades & Downgrades
In addition, analysts’ ratings and any changes thereto give investors an idea of the stock’s future direction. In the most recent recommendation for this company, Monness Crespi & Hardt on January 27, 2025, Reiterated its Buy rating but revised its target price to $355 from $330 previously.
On December 19, 2024, Monness Crespi & Hardt reiterated its Buy rating and also lowered its target price recommendation from $300 to $330.
Monness Crespi & Hardt reiterated its Buy rating for the stock on October 14, 2024, while the target price for the stock was revised from $265 to $300.
Insider Transactions:
The insider trade also gives investors a glimpse into the future direction of stock prices, which can be beneficial to investors. A recent insider transaction in this stock occurred on Mar 07 ’25 when Angelakis Michael J bought 3,700 shares for $269.89 per share. The transaction valued at 998,593 led to the insider holds 3,700 shares of the business.
Marrs Anna sold 21,955 shares of AXP for $6,320,504 on Mar 04 ’25. The Group Pres., GMNS now owns 25,761 shares after completing the transaction at $287.88 per share. On Mar 04 ’25, another insider, ANNA MARRS, who serves as the Officer of the company, bought 21,955 shares for $295.49 each.
Valuation Measures:
As of this moment, American’s Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for their current fiscal year is 18.23, and their Forward P/E ratio for the next fiscal year is 14.55. The expected Price-to-Earnings-to-Growth (PEG) calculation for the next 5 years is 1.41. For the stock, the TTM Price-to-Sale (P/S) ratio is 2.42 while its Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio in mrq is 5.92.
Stock Price History:
Over the past 52 weeks, AXP has reached a high of $326.27, while it has fallen to a 52-week low of $214.51. The 50-Day Moving Average of the stock is -15.84%, while the 200-Day Moving Average is calculated to be -5.99%.
Shares Statistics:
A total of 702.00M shares are outstanding, with a floating share count of 701.46M. Insiders hold about 0.15% of the company’s shares, while institutions hold 86.33% stake in the company.
