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OMC heads into Q1 earnings with a mixed surprise history, though strong client wins, Interpublic acquisition and technological upgrades drive projected growth.

American Express‘s (NYSE:AXP) Q1 2026 earnings beat drew a split verdict from Wall Street. Bank of America reiterated its Buy rating and raised its price target to $387 from $381, while Barclays kept an Equal Weight rating and trimmed its price target to $322 from $323. The disagreement cuts to the heart of the premium ... American Express Gets Dueling Calls From BofA and Barclays: Which Side Is Right?

Consumer sectors (XLP, XLC, XLY) are in focus after Procter & Gamble (PG) beat earnings estimates. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma discusses the state of the consumer with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi.

American Express' (AXP) Q1 results were healthy, with accelerating billings and revenue trends, whil

AFRM's surging BNPL growth and higher upside potential set it apart from AXP, despite AXP's stable spending trends and premium model strength.

Barclays analyst Terry Ma maintains American Express (NYSE:AXP) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $323 to $322.

American Express shares came under pressure after Q1 results. Markets were disappointed by the company maintaining 2026 outlook.

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Consolidated total revenues, net of interest expense, rose 11% year-on-year to $18.9bn.

U.S. stocks closed lower on Thursday as rising geopolitical tensions and uncertainty around Iran weighed on sentiment, while investors continue to evaluate earnings results and economic data.

B of A Securities analyst Kenneth Bruce maintains American Express (NYSE:AXP) with a Buy and raises the price target from $381 to $387.

BTIG analyst Vincent Caintic reiterates American Express (NYSE:AXP) with a Sell and maintains $285 price target.

American Express (NYSE:AXP) executives highlighted what they described as a “very strong start to the year” during the company’s first-quarter 2026 earnings call, pointing to double-digit growth in revenue and card member spending, continued strength in premium products, and stable, “best-in-class”

Investors might be worried about rising inflation amid the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, but American Express says there are no signs of a spending slowdown. Reporting its earnings this morning, the credit giant continued to ride the coattails of a spendthrift U.S. public, with spending ...

The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 pulled back from record highs on Thursday, dragged down by a se

Financial services company Ameriprise Financial (NYSE:AMP) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2026, with sales up 13.4% year on year to $4.89 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $11.26 per share was 10.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Financial stocks were lower in late Thursday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index down 0

Despite a revenue and earnings beat, investors were hoping for better guidance amid a reescalation of the war in Iran.

US benchmark equity indexes were lower intraday as traders dumped technology stocks, while increased

Stocks fell suddenly Thursday afternoon following a spike in oil prices. The Dow dropped 600 points, or 1%. The S&P 500 fell 1.3%. The Nasdaq dropped 1.8%. WTI crude oil futures jumped 4.6% to $97.27 a barrel, while Brent crude jumped 4.

American Express beats Q1 2026 EPS estimates with $4.28, as Card Member spending drives 11% revenue growth to $18.9B.

American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) is one of the best Warren Buffett stocks. During the initial wave of consumer credit in the 1960s, American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) drew Buffett’s attention, prompting his acquisition of a 5% stake in the company. The company remains one of Berkshire Hathaway’s longest-held positions, appreciating significantly over the years. As of […]

Moby summary of American Express Company's Q1 2026 earnings call

The stock is down 3% on the day despite a mostly positive report.

Stephen Squeri: Thank you, Kartik. Card Member spending grew 10% on a reported basis, and this is the highest quarterly growth in three years, driven by strong growth across both goods and services and T&E. We continue to see strong demand and engagement with our premium products across our customer base. Based on our strong results to date and our confidence going forward, we have decided to increase our investments in marketing and technology to capitalize on key growth opportunities and build on our momentum.

Yahoo Finance's Brooke DiPalma and Julie Hyman take a closer look at some of Thursday's trending tickers and stories. Warner Bros. (WBD) investors voted to approve the $110 billion sale to Paramount Skydance (PSKY). American Airlines (AAL) cut its profit forecast due to higher fuel prices. American Express (AXP) stock is moving lower, even after the company's earnings results beat analyst estimates.

Geopolitics Weigh on Sentiment

American Express Company (NYSE:AXP, XETRA:AEC1) reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday, surpassing Wall Street forecasts for both revenue and profit, supported by continued growth in premium cardmember spending and higher fee income. However, shares fell more...

From the December holiday season until now, we've definitely seen a step down in weekly jobless claims, below 220K.