American Express stock holds steady on $336.08 close
Published on 08/22/2026 at 07:07 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
American Express (US0258161092) stock closed at $336.08 on August 21, 2026, and the shares ended the session 3.56% lower for 2026 so far. The same market snapshot shows a 1.41% five-day gain and a 19x P/E ratio.
Latest reported quarter
The latest full financial snapshot visible here shows EPS of 10.02, compared with 9.85 in the prior period and 11.21 in the next listed estimate series. That implies a 1.7% step down in one period and a 13.81% rise in the following comparison point.
For investors, the mix matters because the valuation ratio sits beside a still-double-digit earnings base, while the year-to-date share performance has lagged the recent five-day move.
Valuation backdrop
The same data set lists price-to-book at 6.45x and enterprise value to sales at 2.85x. Together with the 19x earnings multiple, those figures show a premium profile versus lower-multiple financial names.
A first.
The stock also carries a recent 1.41% gain over five days, which is enough to keep the tape from looking stagnant even after the 2026 decline. That short-term rebound gives the shares a better tone than the year-to-date line alone suggests.
Product view
American Express remains tied to premium cards and payments, where spending volume and customer retention matter as much as headline earnings. The current numbers point to a business that still commands a high valuation even when the share price drifts below earlier levels.
Stock level
American Express stock last traded at $336.08 on August 21, 2026, with the latest market snapshot showing the shares down 3.56% for 2026 and up 1.41% over five days.
Company details
Company: American Express Co.
ISIN: US0258161092
Ticker: AXP
Exchange: CBOE
Price (as of August 21, 2026): $336.08 USD
Market cap: not shown in the available market snapshot
Sector / Industry: Financials / Credit Services
Index membership: S&P 500
