American Express (NYSE:AXP) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Friday, 2026-01-30. Here’s what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that American Express will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.54.
American Express bulls will hope to hear the company announce they’ve not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
Earnings History Snapshot
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.16, leading to a 0.0% drop in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here’s a look at American Express’s past performance and the resulting price change:
| Quarter | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | 3.98 | 3.86 | 3.47 | 3.03 |
| EPS Actual | 4.14 | 4.08 | 3.64 | 3.04 |
| Price Change % | 7.00 | -2.00 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
Stock Performance
Shares of American Express were trading at $356.99 as of January 28. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 12.46%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release.
Analyst Views on American Express
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on American Express.
Analysts have provided American Express with 5 ratings, resulting in a consensus rating of Neutral. The average …