GSA Capital Partners LLP Invests $1.53 Million in American Express Company $AXP

GSA Capital Partners LLP purchased a new position in American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 4,514 shares of the payment services company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,527,000.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in AXP. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in American Express in the fourth quarter worth $2,464,215,000. Capital World Investors raised its position in shares of American Express by 46.7% in the 4th quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 7,515,675 shares of the payment services company’s stock worth $2,780,424,000 after purchasing an additional 2,393,340 shares during the last quarter. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund raised its position in shares of American Express by 350.0% in the 1st quarter. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund now owns 1,236,438 shares of the payment services company’s stock worth $373,998,000 after purchasing an additional 961,698 shares during the last quarter. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA increased its holdings in American Express by 73.8% in the 1st quarter. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA now owns 1,451,606 shares of the payment services company’s stock worth $438,975,000 after buying an additional 616,498 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE increased its holdings in American Express by 7.7% in the 4th quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 7,850,298 shares of the payment services company’s stock worth $2,904,218,000 after buying an additional 558,533 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 84.33% of the company’s stock.

American Express News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting American Express this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Expanded corporate payments capabilities: American Express is embedding virtual cards more deeply into its U.S. commercial-payment tools, including the @ Work platform and Conferma for business travel. The strategy could improve security, simplify expense management and increase customer retention, strengthening Amex’s competitive position in premium corporate payments. Is American Express’ Expanded Virtual Cards Strategy Deepening Its Corporate Moat in Premium Payments?
• Positive Sentiment: New St Andrews partnership: American Express became the official payments partner of St Andrews Links, expanding its sports and lifestyle marketing platform. The agreement may support international brand visibility, card-member engagement and premium travel-related spending, though the near-term financial impact is likely limited. American Express and St Andrews Links Trust Announce Partnership
• Positive Sentiment: Premium-card momentum and younger customers: A profile of CEO Steve Squeri highlights Amex’s success attracting millennials and Generation Z to high-fee products such as the Platinum card. Continued acceptance of premium annual fees would support spending growth, fee revenue and the company’s long-term brand positioning. The American Express CEO Defied Haters
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming investor presentation: Management will participate in the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on September 16. Investors may receive updated commentary on spending trends, credit quality and 2026 guidance, but no new information was announced today. American Express to Participate in Barclays Global Financial Services Conference
• Neutral Sentiment: Limited indirect items: American Express is included among the holdings of US Financial 15 Split Corp., while Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio is becoming more concentrated in Dow components. These developments offer little direct information about AXP’s fundamentals or valuation.

American Express Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:AXP traded up $1.38 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $339.90. 2,538,525 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 3,294,725. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $342.20 and its 200-day moving average price is $327.04. The firm has a market cap of $229.54 billion, a PE ratio of 20.62, a PEG ratio of 1.38 and a beta of 1.04. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.66, a current ratio of 1.55 and a quick ratio of 1.54. American Express Company has a 52 week low of $290.97 and a 52 week high of $387.49.

American Express (NYSE:AXP) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 24th. The payment services company reported $4.53 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.41 by $0.12. American Express had a return on equity of 34.12% and a net margin of 15.07%.The company had revenue of $19.64 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $19.70 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $4.08 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 10.0% on a year-over-year basis. American Express has set its FY 2026 guidance at 17.300-17.900 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that American Express Company will post 17.67 EPS for the current fiscal year.

American Express Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 10th. Investors of record on Thursday, July 2nd were issued a $0.95 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, July 2nd. This represents a $3.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. American Express’s payout ratio is currently 23.06%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts recently commented on the company. Guggenheim assumed coverage on American Express in a report on Monday, July 13th. They issued a “buy” rating for the company. Morgan Stanley cut their price target on American Express from $385.00 to $382.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Royal Bank Of Canada downgraded American Express from a “moderate buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Bank of America boosted their price target on American Express from $387.00 to $391.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, DZ Bank upgraded American Express from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $375.00 price target for the company in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $373.32.

American Express Company Profile

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.