American Express clears a fresh high, shares extend 2026 gains

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-25, 17:09.

American Express Company (US0258161092) continues to show momentum on the NYSE, with the shares recently closing at 342.56 US dollars according to Zacks and Yahoo Finance data.Yahoo Finance session recap on American Express The stock advanced 1.42 percent in the latest session while the S&P 500 slipped 0.1 percent, signaling relative strength in the Dow Jones component.

What recent analyst data shows

Analyst consensus currently points to continued earnings growth for American Express, with Zacks reporting an expected earnings per share of 4.39 US dollars for the upcoming quarter, implying a 7.6 percent year-on-year increase.Zacks-based estimates via Yahoo Finance Revenue for the same period is forecast at around 19.62 billion US dollars, nearly 9.9 percent higher than the prior-year quarter.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates cited in the Yahoo Finance report point to earnings of 17.64 US dollars per share and total revenue of 79.24 billion US dollars, translating into expected annual growth of about 14.7 percent and 9.7 percent respectively.Consensus outlook for 2026 The stock carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), which indicates a neutral stance in their ranking framework.

Valuation and index context

On valuation metrics, American Express trades on a forward price-earnings ratio around 19 based on the Zacks figures, notably above an industry average forward P/E indicated at 10.9 in the same analysis.Valuation comparison in analyst note The PEG ratio stands at 1.39, suggesting that the higher multiple is at least partly supported by expected earnings growth.

The shares remain part of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500, which provides a broad benchmark context for performance and institutional ownership.MarketScreener overview on American Express Over the past month, the stock has gained approximately 8.71 percent, compared with a roughly 2 percent rise for the broader finance sector and a 1.34 percent decline for the S&P 500, according to the Zacks-based market commentary.

The business behind the stock

American Express generates most of its revenue from cardmember spending and related fees, along with interest income from its lending portfolio. A representative product is its Platinum Card, which targets higher-spending consumers with travel rewards, airport lounge access and concierge services across multiple regions.

Where the shares trade today

The American Express shares (US0258161092) trade on the NYSE at 342.56 US dollars as of 2026-06-24, 21:50 Eastern, based on the latest session close reported by Yahoo Finance.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell securities, or any kind of financial promotion. All data were obtained from sources deemed reliable but cannot be guaranteed for completeness or accuracy.