American Express stock gains on new business savings product and solid Q2 figures
Published on 09/16/2026 at 14:47 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
American Express stock (ISIN US0258161092) closed at USD 326.21 on the New York Stock Exchange on September 14, 2026, marking a 0.5 percent gain versus the prior trading day’s finish per closing data cited for that session.
New business savings product adds to growth story
On September 15, 2026, American Express Company introduced a new high-yield savings product aimed at business customers, expanding its offering for Business Membership users with additional financial management features, as reported by GuruFocus on September 15, 2026.
According to the same overview from GuruFocus, American Express shares were trading at USD 327.78 on September 15, 2026, compared with an estimated intrinsic value of USD 342.94 per share under the GF Value metric, implying the stock was about 4.4 percent below that valuation benchmark at that time.
Q2 2026 figures show double-digit revenue growth
American Express most recently reported second-quarter 2026 results, with total revenues net of interest expense of USD 19,637 million, up 10.0 percent from the same quarter a year earlier, as detailed in a Form 10-Q synopsis on July 24, 2026 by StockTitan.
In the same Q2 2026 period, the company generated net income of USD 3,110 million and diluted earnings per share of USD 4.53, compared with USD 2,885 million in net income and USD 4.08 diluted EPS in the second quarter of 2025, meaning earnings per share rose by USD 0.45 year on year according to StockTitan.
A separate earnings summary noted that quarterly revenue growth of 10.0 percent was supported by higher card spending, while American Express maintained a net margin of 15.07 percent and return on equity of 34.12 percent in the period, underscoring profitability alongside growth, as highlighted by MarketBeat.
Guidance and analyst targets frame investor expectations
Looking ahead, American Express has set full-year 2026 guidance for diluted earnings per share in a range of USD 17.30 to USD 17.90, with consensus forecasts around USD 17.68 per share for the current fiscal year, according to an analyst compilation cited by MarketBeat on September 15, 2026.
On the analyst side, Barclays reiterated a Hold rating on American Express stock and maintained its target price at USD 364 per share, as reported by Futunn on September 16, 2026.
In a more optimistic stance, Wells Fargo maintained a Buy rating on American Express stock and kept its target price at USD 415 per share, according to coverage from Futunn dated September 16, 2026.
For investors, the spread between the more cautious USD 364 target and the bullish USD 415 target suggests differing views on how quickly American Express can translate its double-digit revenue growth and new business savings initiatives into sustained earnings and share-price gains.
Stock level and market environment
Per a corporate-news summary on September 16, 2026, American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) was last recorded at a completed New York close of USD 326.21 on September 14, 2026, after trading intraday slightly above this level and finishing 0.5 percent higher than the previous close, as described by Ad-hoc-news.
The same overview pointed out that this move took place in a softer broader equity backdrop, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 328.09 points to 52,093.11 and the S&P 500 down 0.45 percent to 7,585.73 at the close, according to a US market digest published on September 16, 2026 by Zaikei.
While detailed intraday price, volume and 52-week range figures were not highlighted in the latest summaries, the closing level of USD 326.21 on September 14, 2026 on the NYSE gives investors a reference point to compare with analyst targets, which span from USD 364 to USD 415 per share, implying between roughly 11.6 percent and 27.2 percent potential upside versus that recent close if those targets are reached.
American Express stock at the recent close
At the last completed New York Stock Exchange close cited in recent reports, American Express stock finished at USD 326.21 on September 14, 2026, up 0.5 percent on the day in USD terms on its primary NYSE listing, providing the latest confirmed closing reference for investors tracking the stock’s performance.
Key data on American Express stock
- Company: American Express Company
- ISIN: US0258161092
- Ticker: AXP
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of September 14, 2026): 326.21 USD
- Sector / Industry: Financials / Consumer Finance
- Index membership: Dow Jones Industrial Average
