Stock Pulse
American Express (AXP) is preparing to release its Q1 2025 earnings report on April 17th, with analysts projecting a year-over-year increase in earnings and revenue, but a potential earnings miss is also anticipated [1], [9]. Bank of America upgraded AXP to a "Buy" rating, citing the company's resilience in potential recessions due to its affluent customer base and strong historical performance during economic downturns [2], [3], [4], [6]. While BofA lowered its price target, it views the current stock dip as a buying opportunity [2], [6]. Despite positive long-term growth prospects, GreensKeeper Value Fund reduced its AXP holdings in Q1 2025, suggesting a perceived overvaluation [8]. Overall market sentiment, influenced by recent comments by Jerome Powell, may pose a challenge for financial companies like AXP [1].