(AXP) American Express - Ratings and Ratios

American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) is a global integrated payments company serving customers across multiple regions, including the United States, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, Canada, Caribbean, and other international markets. The company operates through four primary segments: U.S. Consumer Services, Commercial Services, International Card Services, and Global Merchant and Network Services. Its product portfolio includes credit and charge cards, banking services, payment and financing solutions, network services, expense management tools, travel and lifestyle offerings, and fraud prevention services. Additionally, the company designs and operates customer loyalty programs and leases airport lounges for premium cardholders. AXP distributes its products through various channels, including mobile and online platforms, affiliate marketing, customer referral programs, third-party providers, direct mail, telephone sales, and in-house teams. Founded in 1850, American Express is headquartered in New York, New York.

The company’s technical analysis indicates a bearish trend, with the stock price trading below its 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages. The average true range (ATR) of 11.51 suggests moderate volatility. Support levels are identified at 239.2 and 230.5, while resistance levels are at 254.2, 264.5, 284.2, 294.1, and 302.9. The stock is currently trading at 251.31, below the 20-day SMA of 258.60.

Fundamentally, American Express maintains a market capitalization of 177.324 billion USD, with a trailing P/E ratio of 18.05 and a forward P/E of 16.92. The price-to-book ratio stands at 5.97, and the price-to-sales ratio is 2.92. The company’s return on equity is 33.47%, indicating strong profitability. Over the next three months, AXP is expected to face resistance at 258.60 (SMA 20) and 276.15 (SMA 50). Support is anticipated at 230.5, with potential upside driven by improving expense management and merchant services. However, downside risks include elevated P/S multiples and macroeconomic headwinds impacting consumer spending.