American Express Stock News

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American Express will pay out about $2 billion in dividends this year. The company has a strong history of raising its payout, so this will likely increase in 2025.

American Express (AXP) shares traded lower Wednesday after Bank of America Securities analysts raised concerns that the stock was trading at a premium without too much potential for further growth.

American Express Co.'s stock has been one of the best performers in the Dow Jones Industrial Average so far this year, but one analyst is questioning whether the stock's outperformance can continue.

American Express has strong brand recognition, and it benefits from network effects. Competition for premier credit cards is stiff, and the stock's current valuation isn't a steal.

Many corporations have reported earnings over the past few weeks. The steady stream of earnings reports gives investors a better idea of how to value companies and what to expect from them moving forward.

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