American Express Company (AXP)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in American Express Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

American Express Company (AXP) has returned -18.06% so far this year and 13.62% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, AXP has achieved an annualized return of 19.02%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 1, 1972, AXP's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.17%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +87.5%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -32.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, AXP closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +21.9%, while the worst single day was Oct 19, 1987 at -26.2%.

American Express Company has an annualized alpha of 2.99%, beta of 1.38, and R² of 0.47 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 02, 1972.

• This stock captured 130.00% of S&P 500 Index gains and 117.37% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.47 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

AXP ranks 54 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Express Company (AXP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

American Express Company provided a 1.08% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.28 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 19 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Express Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Express Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the American Express Company was 83.91%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 793 trading sessions.

The current American Express Company drawdown is 21.24%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of American Express Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how American Express Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Credit Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.