American Express stock holds near $330 after Q2 2026 beat

Published on 09/01/2026 at 18:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

American Express stock stays near $330 as Q2 2026 revenue reached $21.60 billion and EPS came in at $4.53. The market cap stood at $222.96 billion on September 1, 2026.

Schwarzweiß-Dokumentarfoto von Geschäftsleuten am Börsenparkett mit Kursanzeigen — Schwarzweiß-Reportage vom Börsenparkett mit Geschäftsleuten, American Express Co. (US0258161092), Finanzdienstleistungssektor dokumentarisch dargestellt, Illustration mit AI erstellt.

American Express stock (ISIN US0258161092) traded at $330.74 on August 31, 2026, after a 0.7 percent drop in New York trading, while market capitalization stood at $222.96 billion on September 1, 2026. Reuters said U.S. stocks opened lower on September 1, 2026, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 102.3 points at the open, setting a weak tone for financial shares.

Q2 2026 figures stay central

For the latest reported quarter ended June 30, 2026, American Express posted revenue of $21.60 billion, up 8.38 percent from $19.93 billion a year earlier, and earnings per share of $4.53 versus $4.08 in the prior-year quarter. That is a gain of 11.0 percent on EPS and a clear comparison that still frames the stock.

The same report points to a business that is still expanding on both the top and bottom line. Card fees were highlighted as a key driver in the latest quarter, and market commentary around the report put the annual EPS view at $17.64 for 2026.

Valuation and range

Yahoo Finance showed a 52-week range of $140.91 to $253.73 for American Express, with a market cap of $173.996 billion in its quote snapshot. CompaniesMarketCap put the company at $222.96 billion and ranked it 84th worldwide by market value as of September 2026.

That spread underscores how sensitive the name remains to changes in price and the valuation lens used. The stock finished August 31, 2026, below the 52-week high by a wide margin, but still far above the 52-week low.

Go deeper

Q2 2026 revenue and EPS details

The latest quarter gives the clearest read on revenue growth, EPS momentum, and how investors are judging the card-fee mix.

More on American Express Investor Relations

Amex cards drive the mix

American Express cards remain the core product, and the latest quarter showed why the segment matters for earnings power. The company reported $21.60 billion in revenue for Q2 2026, and that figure rose against the $19.93 billion base in the prior-year period.

Stock and market data

American Express stock closed the August 31, 2026 session at $330.74 in New York trading, with a 52-week range of $140.91 to $253.73 shown in the quoted Yahoo Finance snapshot. The company is part of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the financial services sector.