Research Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates for American Express (AXP)

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for American Express (NYSE: AXP):

• 12/29/2025 – American Express was upgraded by analysts at Weiss Ratings from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating.
• 12/22/2025 – American Express had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/22/2025 – American Express had its price target raised by analysts at Truist Financial Corporation from $395.00 to $420.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 12/17/2025 – American Express had its price target raised by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $400.00 to $425.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 12/16/2025 – American Express was given a new $370.00 price target on by analysts at Morgan Stanley.
• 12/15/2025 – American Express was downgraded by analysts at Weiss Ratings from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating.
• 12/8/2025 – American Express had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/8/2025 – American Express is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set a “peer perform” rating on the stock.
• 12/1/2025 – American Express had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 11/25/2025 – American Express was upgraded by analysts at Weiss Ratings from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating.
• 11/19/2025 – American Express had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 11/13/2025 – American Express had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 11/9/2025 – American Express was downgraded by analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating.
• 11/7/2025 – American Express was downgraded by analysts at Weiss Ratings from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating.

American Express Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 2nd will be paid a $0.82 dividend. This represents a $3.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 2nd. American Express’s payout ratio is presently 22.01%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other American Express news, insider Denise Pickett sold 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, October 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $350.73, for a total transaction of $1,753,650.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 7,726 shares in the company, valued at $2,709,739.98. This represents a 39.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider Douglas Tabish sold 2,515 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $355.61, for a total value of $894,359.15. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 2,515 shares in the company, valued at approximately $894,359.15. This represents a 50.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders sold 57,515 shares of company stock valued at $20,658,509. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

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.