オプションチェーンは、American Expressの株式オプションの主要データを様々な行使価格と満期日で表示します。トレーダーはこの情報を使用して、潜在的な取引を分析し、American Expressの市場センチメントを評価します。.

American Express (NYSE:AXP) 株価情報, オプションチェーン

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American Express is a global financial institution, operating in about 130 countries, that provides consumers and businesses charge and credit card payment products. The company also operates a highly profitable merchant payment network. Since 2018, it has operated in three segments: global consumer services, global commercial services, and global merchant and network services. In addition to payment products, the company's commercial business offers expense management tools, consulting services, and business loans.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$65.3K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$52.6K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>662</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XYZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>481</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$73.5K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td>170</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$106.4K</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>155</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$103.2K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$85.0K</td>
<td>359</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$37.7K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 345 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 94 contract(s) at a $38.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.3K, with a price of $695.0 per contract. There were 3325 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2153 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 254 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 53 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.6K, with a price of $994.0 per contract. There were 5911 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 662 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding XYZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on April 11, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.6K, with a price of $306.0 per contract. There were 1368 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 481 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 646 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $73.5K, with a price of $735.0 per contract. There were 5665 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 170 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 16 day(s) on April 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $63.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $106.4K, with a price of $710.0 per contract. There were 240 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 155 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 254 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 7 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $103.2K, with a price of $14746.0 per contract. There were 2027 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 58 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AXP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 163 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $85.0K, with a price of $3400.0 per contract. There were 359 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 25 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 128 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.7K, with a price of $3770.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 226 day(s) on November 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 9 contract(s) at a $480.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.0K, with a price of $5335.0 per contract. There were 9 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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JP Morgan analyst Richard Shane maintains American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $325 to $244.

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JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on American Express, Lowers Price Target to $244

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on American Express.
Looking at options history for American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 66% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 22% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $556,315 and 2, calls, for a total amount of $136,885.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $220.0 to $340.0 for American Express during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in American Express's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to American Express's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $220.0 to $340.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>American Express 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744120879_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$18.15</td>
<td>$18.1</td>
<td>$18.1</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$228.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$18.15</td>
<td>$17.4</td>
<td>$18.1</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$114.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$27.55</td>
<td>$23.9</td>
<td>$26.69</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$81.8K</td>
<td>30</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$11.95</td>
<td>$9.45</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$247.50</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$18.55</td>
<td>$18.1</td>
<td>$18.1</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$52.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">29</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About American Express</h3>
American Express is a global financial institution, operating in about 130 countries, that provides consumers and businesses charge and credit card payment products. The company also operates a highly profitable merchant payment network. Since 2018, it has operated in three segments: global consumer services, global commercial services, and global merchant and network services. In addition to payment products, the company's commercial business offers expense management tools, consulting services, and business loans.
In light of the recent options history for American Express, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of American Express</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 374,205, with AXP's price up by 4.58%, positioned at $245.01.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 9 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on American Express</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $312.6.
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&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Baird has upgraded their rating to Neutral and adjusted the price target to $265. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Neutral rating on American Express with a target price of $325. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Buy rating on American Express, maintaining a target price of $330. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on American Express, which currently sits at a price target of $343. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Neutral rating on American Express with a target price of $300. 
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in American Express

Warren Buffett&#8216;s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NASDAQ">BRK</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NASDAQ">BRK</a>) has outperformed the losses in the S&amp;P 500, while the &#8216;Oracle of Omaha&#8217; has emerged as the only top 10 billionaire to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44658417/warren-buffett-stands-tall-in-2025-as-elon-musk-jeff-bezos-and-mark-zuckerberg-bleed-billions-in-net-worth-oracle-of-omaha-emerges-as-lone-gainer-among-top-billionaires-amid-market-rout">see a net worth gain</a> on a year-to-date basis in 2025.
What Happened: Shares of Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s class B shares have risen by 9.41% in 2025, being one of the only few S&amp;P 500 components that are still in the green amid the ongoing market selloff. The S&amp;P 500 index, on the other hand, has fallen 13.54% on a year-to-date basis.
While, has been a flurry of speculations over the company&#8217;s cash pile, having the liquid form of dollars has helped the company avert losses amid President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariff-fueled crash on Wall Street.
Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s cash and cash equivalents totaled a record $334.2 billion as of the end of the fourth quarter of 2024.
The firm has also added $87.81 billion in investor wealth in 2025 as its market capitalization has risen from $978.19 billion as of Dec. 31, 2024, to $1,066 billion as of Friday, April 4.
Buffett is also among the only one of the top 10 billionaires, according to Bloomberg&#8217;s Billionaire Index, to witness a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44658417/warren-buffett-stands-tall-in-2025-as-elon-musk-jeff-bezos-and-mark-zuckerberg-bleed-billions-in-net-worth-oracle-of-omaha-emerges-as-lone-gainer-among-top-billionaires-amid-market-rout">net worth gain</a> of $12.7 billion in 2025.
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Billionaires</td>
<td>Total Net Worth</td>
<td>YTD Change</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elon Musk</td>
<td>$302B</td>
<td>-$130B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeff Bezos</td>
<td>$193B</td>
<td>-$45.2B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Zuckerberg</td>
<td>$179B</td>
<td>-$28.1B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bernard Arnault</td>
<td>$158B</td>
<td>-$18.6B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Gates</td>
<td>$155B</td>
<td>-$3.38B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Warren Buffett</td>
<td>$155B</td>
<td>$12.7B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Larry Ellison</td>
<td>$150B</td>
<td>-$42.1B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Larry Page</td>
<td>$134B</td>
<td>-$34.6B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steve Ballmer</td>
<td>$127B</td>
<td>-$19.5B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sergey Brin</td>
<td>$126B</td>
<td>-$32.3B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Bloomberg Billionaire Index</figcaption></figure>
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/04/44660779/sp-500-dow-jones-on-course-to-mimic-rare-consecutive-losses-not-seen-since-the-great-depression-whats-driving-the-fear">S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones On Course To Mimic Rare Consecutive Losses Not Seen Since The Great Depression: What&#8217;s Driving the Fear?</a>
Why It Matters: While Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is the largest part of Berkshire&#8217;s portfolio, it is well diversified across manufacturing, energy, and retail businesses.
American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), and Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) are a few of the other top holdings of the firm.
Berkshire is also one of the few firms that is trading above its 200-day simple moving average of $462.38 apiece. With a relative strength index of 38.2, it is in the neutral zone.
Its MACD line of +4.51 showed that its 12-period exponential moving average is above the 26-period EMA, indicating a bullish trend. However, the histogram was negative at -4.81, meaning that the MACD line was falling further below the signal line. This depicts that the bearish momentum is increasing amid the bullish trend.
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Analysts' ratings for American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 15 analysts.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $326.87, a high estimate of $370.00, and a low estimate of $265.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $321.21, the current average has increased by 1.76%.
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<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive American Express. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brian Foran</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$343.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Horowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Nash</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$367.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Bruce</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$326.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David George</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Donald Fandetti</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Horowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Rochester</td>
<td>Compass Point</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$309.00</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Arfstrom</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Pancari</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$344.00</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sanjay Sakhrani</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betsy Graseck</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Shane</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$307.00</td>
<td>$301.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Wasserstrom</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$283.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Foran</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to American Express. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of American Express compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of American Express's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into American Express's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering American Express: A Closer Look</h2>
American Express is a global financial institution, operating in about 130 countries, that provides consumers and businesses charge and credit card payment products. The company also operates a highly profitable merchant payment network. Since 2018, it has operated in three segments: global consumer services, global commercial services, and global merchant and network services. In addition to payment products, the company's commercial business offers expense management tools, consulting services, and business loans.
<h3>American Express: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, American Express showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 8.73% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: American Express's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 12.45%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): American Express's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 7.13% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): American Express's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.79%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.69, American Express adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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What 15 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About American Express

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CRBG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$32.1K</td>
<td>29.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMBC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$46.6K</td>
<td>336</td>
<td>805</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>24.2K</td>
<td>733</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$107.7K</td>
<td>23.4K</td>
<td>598</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$287.5K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$134.0K</td>
<td>856</td>
<td>446</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$50.3K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>308</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/24/24</td>
<td>$36.50</td>
<td>$150.7K</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>138</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For CRBG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRBG#NYSE">CRBG</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 322 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1500 contract(s) at a $28.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.6K, with a price of $25.0 per contract. There were 3064 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1275 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 322 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 365 contract(s) at a $62.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.1K, with a price of $88.0 per contract. There were 29351 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1075 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMBC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBC#NYSE">AMBC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 287 day(s) on June 21, 2024. This event was a transfer of 301 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.6K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 336 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 805 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 77 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 116 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $236.0 per contract. There were 24242 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 733 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 287 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 561 contract(s) at a $7.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $107.7K, with a price of $192.0 per contract. There were 23444 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 598 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 287 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $287.5K, with a price of $575.0 per contract. There were 2714 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AXP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 259 day(s) on July 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $134.0K, with a price of $335.0 per contract. There were 856 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 446 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 287 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 46 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.3K, with a price of $1095.0 per contract. There were 4208 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 308 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 315 day(s) on May 24, 2024. Parties traded 503 contract(s) at a $36.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $150.7K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 6 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 138 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 259 day(s) on July 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 51 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $565.0 per contract. There were 1106 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 102 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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Several commenters recommended Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) as a core holding because of its dividend yield, historical growth, and the low-risk, diversified exposure it offers investors.
&#8220;Go all in SCHD. Low risk, nice 3.5% starting yield and it will just keep growing,&#8221; a commenter said.
Reinforcing the idea that SCHD fits the poster&#8217;s long-term stability and dividend payout need, this Redditor also suggested he goes with SCHD: &#8220;Since you want some growth and decent payout, SCHD is a great option. 3.5% dividends and 11% growth over the last 10 years each year.&#8221;
&#8220;I would stick with S&amp;P 500 ETFs being young. Put it in a self-direct investment retirement account to avoid taxes,&#8221; a comment reads.
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Several commenters suggested higher-yield assets that would generate higher payouts for the investor in the long run.
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A commenter mentioned United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) as a great pick since the company seems to start focusing on higher profit margin areas.
&#8220;UPS pays a solid dividend and the share price has been beaten down a lot on the news that they are reducing Amazon deliveries to focus on higher profit margin areas,&#8221; he said.
Suggesting a very detailed portfolio allocation, this Redditor mentioned several ETFs and individual stocks that he considers would help the poster reach his dividend and growth goals.
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in AXP usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 16 extraordinary options activities for American Express. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 37% leaning bullish and 56% bearish. Among these notable options, 14 are puts, totaling $1,024,341, and 2 are calls, amounting to $70,440.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $220.0 to $280.0 for American Express over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in American Express's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to American Express's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $220.0 to $280.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>American Express 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743689143_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$9.05</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$9.05</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$354.7K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">609</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$103.2K</td>
<td>75</td>
<td align="right">267</td>
</tr>
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<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$10.65</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$77.0K</td>
<td>75</td>
<td align="right">203</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$11.15</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$75.4K</td>
<td>75</td>
<td align="right">534</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$74.2K</td>
<td>75</td>
<td align="right">388</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About American Express</h3>
American Express is a global financial institution, operating in about 130 countries, that provides consumers and businesses charge and credit card payment products. The company also operates a highly profitable merchant payment network. Since 2018, it has operated in three segments: global consumer services, global commercial services, and global merchant and network services. In addition to payment products, the company's commercial business offers expense management tools, consulting services, and business loans.
In light of the recent options history for American Express, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of American Express</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 826,774, the price of AXP is down by -5.15%, reaching $261.07.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 14 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On American Express</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $305.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Goldman Sachs keeps a Buy rating on American Express with a target price of $330. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Neutral rating on American Express with a target price of $325. 
&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from Baird upgrades its rating to Neutral with a revised price target of $265. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Neutral rating on American Express, maintaining a target price of $300. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for American Express, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) has reportedly proposed a $100 million payment to Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) to secure the Apple Card network. This move comes amid fierce competition among the country&#8217;s leading payment networks.
What Happened: Apple Card is up for grabs as Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), the bank currently backing it, plans to exit the consumer lending sector. Major banks such as JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) and Synchrony Financial are vying to take over as the card issuer. Visa has stepped in with a $100 million bid to secure the Apple Card network,
Visa, Apple and Mastercard did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comment. 
Meanwhile, payment networks, including Visa Inc. and American Express Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), are in a tight race to replace Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) as the network for the Apple Card. Apple Inc. is expected to choose a network for its card before selecting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43019382/apple-eyes-barclays-and-synchrony-to-replace-goldman-sachs-as-credit-card-partner-report">bank to replace</a> Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Visa Inc., the largest network, has made a bold bid to win the card, offering an upfront payment to Apple that is typically reserved for the largest card programs, according to a report by <a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/banking/apple-card-visa-mastercard-deal-3ce762da">The Wall Street Journal</a>.
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Mastercard Inc. is also making a strong effort to retain its role as the network for the Apple Card, exploring the use of its fintech, Finicity, to enable consumers to view their deposit-account balances within the Apple ecosystem.
Why It Matters: The Apple card program, with approximately $20 billion in balances, is one of the largest co-branded deals to change issuers. The network that secures this deal is expected to remain closely connected to Apple&#8217;s future payment efforts. Visa Inc. remains the undisputed scale leader in the payments industry, but Mastercard Inc. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44435113/visa-vs-mastercard-the-heavyweight-bout-of-payments">has been outpacing </a>its rival in growth. This competition for the Apple card network could significantly impact the balance of power in the payments industry.
The outcome of this competition could have significant implications for the future of Apple&#8217;s payment efforts and the payments industry at large.
Visa holds a momentum rating of 89.49% and a quality rating of 81.30%, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/V" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga&#8217;s Proprietary Edge Rankings</a>. For an in-depth report on more stocks and insights into growth opportunities,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sign</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">up for Benzinga Edge.</a>
Visa stock lost 1.13% to close at $346.35&nbsp;on Tuesday. The stock has surged more than 25% over the past 6 months.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on American Express. Our analysis of options history for American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) revealed 13 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 53% of traders were bullish, while 46% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 7 were puts, with a value of $633,220, and 6 were calls, valued at $774,379.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $195.0 to $300.0 for American Express during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for American Express options trades today is 503.57 with a total volume of 1,855.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for American Express's big money trades within a strike price range of $195.0 to $300.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>American Express Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743441332_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$33.0</td>
<td>$33.0</td>
<td>$33.0</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$240.9K</td>
<td align="right">752</td>
<td align="right">73</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$33.1</td>
<td>$33.05</td>
<td>$33.1</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$201.9K</td>
<td align="right">752</td>
<td align="right">196</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$28.95</td>
<td>$28.6</td>
<td>$28.95</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$188.1K</td>
<td align="right">949</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$31.35</td>
<td>$28.4</td>
<td>$29.5</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$162.2K</td>
<td align="right">222</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$145.4K</td>
<td align="right">461</td>
<td align="right">144</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About American Express</h3>
American Express is a global financial institution, operating in about 130 countries, that provides consumers and businesses charge and credit card payment products. The company also operates a highly profitable merchant payment network. Since 2018, it has operated in three segments: global consumer services, global commercial services, and global merchant and network services. In addition to payment products, the company's commercial business offers expense management tools, consulting services, and business loans.
Having examined the options trading patterns of American Express, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of American Express</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,331,002, the AXP's price is up by 0.12%, now at $265.81. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 17 days.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for American Express</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $305.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Neutral rating for American Express, targeting a price of $325. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird upgraded its action to Neutral with a price target of $265. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Neutral rating on American Express, maintaining a target price of $300. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Goldman Sachs keeps a Buy rating on American Express with a target price of $330. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for American Express with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

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