American Express Company currently maintains a 15.8% implied upside based on the mean analyst target of $361.57, positioning the stock third among its peers in the Financials sector. As of June 9, 2026, the company is covered by 24 analysts, with a consensus buy recommendation.
Targets and valuation
The current price of $312.30 reflects a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 15.52, while the trailing P/E stands at 19.39. Market sentiment remains active, highlighted by recent target adjustments from firms like Goldman Sachs, which raised its target to $400, and Evercore ISI Group, which adjusted its outlook to $345. Loop Capital also initiated coverage with a $389 target in late May. While analyst optimism is evident, it is worth noting that insider activity shows 10 meaningful sell transactions totaling 155,153 shares, with no corresponding buy activity recorded.
Peer comparison
AXP’s 15.8% upside sits above the sector average of 12%. Compared to other major financial institutions, AXP’s potential sits between BlackRock and Citigroup:
* BLK: 25.8% upside * AXP: 15.8% upside * C: 10.2% upside
Detailed trends for other holdings are available on the Financials sector page.