Worries About American Express Look Overdone

Larry Ramer
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Summary

  • American Express' affluent customer base should shield it from declining consumer spending, and AXP stock is undervalued, compared to its peers.
  • AXP's strong Q2 results and raised full-year EPS guidance indicate that its growth outlook is strong.
  • Analysts project sustained EPS and revenue growth for American Express through 2026.
  • Given these factors, I recommend buying AXP stock due to its resilience and growth prospects.

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American Express' (NYSE:AXP) relatively affluent customer base should largely insulate it from the expected deceleration of spending by U.S. consumers, while the valuation of AXP stock is significantly below that of its peers. Moreover, in July, the company reported strong second

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