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Amex Q2 Earnings Preview: Profit Surge Expected
4 Jul
Summary
- Amex's Q2 2026 EPS expected at $4.39, up 7.6% year-over-year.
- Full-year 2026 EPS projected at $17.65, a 14.8% increase.
- Analysts hold a 'Moderate Buy' rating on AXP stock.
American Express, a prominent integrated payments company, is scheduled to report its second-quarter 2026 earnings on Friday, July 24, before market open. Analysts forecast a diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $4.39 for the quarter, representing a 7.6% increase from the $4.08 reported in the same period last year. This projection follows a trend where AXP has surpassed EPS estimates in three of its last four quarters. The company, with a market capitalization of $237.4 billion, operates across four key segments.
Looking ahead, fiscal 2026 full-year EPS is expected to be $17.65, an estimated 14.8% growth from fiscal 2025's $15.38. Furthermore, EPS is anticipated to climb approximately 14.3% year-over-year to $20.17 in fiscal 2027. While AXP stock has seen a 7.9% increase over the past 52 weeks, it has trailed the S&P 500's performance but outperformed the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF. Following its Q1 2026 earnings release on April 23, AXP stock saw a 4.3% decline despite revenue and adjusted EPS exceeding expectations. The company currently forecasts full-year earnings between $17.30 and $17.90 per share.
Analysts maintain a generally positive outlook on AXP, with an overall 'Moderate Buy' recommendation. Out of 30 analysts covering the stock, 12 recommend a 'Strong Buy,' two suggest a 'Moderate Buy,' 15 advise holding, and one rates it a 'Strong Sell.' The average analyst price target of $365.11 indicates a potential 4.9% upside from current trading levels.
