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AXPAmerican Express Company
$358.00
Analysis updated: Jan 14, 2026

Investment Thesis

AXP is a market laggard (RS 61/99, Top 39%) with moderate fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

+16%
Q4'24
$3.04
+9%
Q1'25
$3.64
-2%
Q2'25
$4.08
+19%
Q3'25
$4.14
Earnings Growing

Price Structure

Partial Alignment
Price
$358.00
50 DMA
$368.33
100 DMA
$351.32
150 DMA
$336.55
200 DMA
$321.18
Alignment Score: 3/4

AXP Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED

RS Rating 61/99 is in Bottom 61% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)

Why Not BUY Yet?

RS Rating
61 (Top 39%)>80 (Top 20%)
EPS Growth
19%>25% (Strong) or 40%+ (Elite)
Pattern
No base formingVCP or constructive base
Breakout Status
-7.0% below entry ($384.89)Price above breakout entry

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on AXP, we need:

Twin Engines Dashboard

Technical Health

RS Rating
61/99
Top 39% (Need 80+)
Trend
Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
39
WEAK
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 5/9
Volume
3.8M
+47% vs avg
From Entry
-7.0%
$384.89

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
+19%
Accelerating
EPS 3Y CAGR
+12%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
N/A
NO DATA
F-Score
7/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
35%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
50/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Struggling

Broke out 1 month ago at $384.89 — -7% below entry.

Breakout underperforming. Wait for price to reclaim entry or form a new base.

Breakout Date2025-12-1134 days ago
Entry Was$384.89Breakout price
Loss Since-7%From entry
Wait For$384.89Reclaim entry or new base

If/Then Playbook

IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • 50 DMA$368.33+2.9%
  • 20 DMA$376.43+5.1%
  • 52W High$387.49+8.2%
Current$358.00

Support

  • 200 DMA$321.18-10.3%
  • 52W Low$220.43-38.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AXP stock a buy now?

AXP is a market laggard (RS 61/99, Top 39%) with moderate fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

What is the buy point for AXP?

AXP broke out at $384.89 1 month(s) ago but is now -7% below entry. Wait for new base pattern.

What is AXP's RS Rating?

AXP has an RS Rating of 61/99, meaning it's in the Top 39% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.

Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.