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Why Is AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AXP) Stock Moving Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · July 24, 2026 at 10:35 AM ET · reviewed against 8 wire stories

AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AXP) is drawing unusual attention today. Our newswire has captured 8 stories on AXP across 5 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 61/100).

American Express Co (NYSE:AXP) is moving lower by 6% in early trading on July 24, 2026, following a mixed earnings report. The stock opened with a modest 0.6% gap up but quickly reversed course after the company reported second-quarter earnings that beat expectations but fell short on revenue. The shares hit a session low of $318.67 and were last trading at $318.88 with volume already at 1.8 million shares, 60% above the 3-month average. The stock is trading near the lower end of its 52-week range of $288.34 to $387.49.

What Happened

American Express reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $4.53 per share, exceeding the $4.40 estimate. However, revenue of $19.637 billion missed the $19.694 billion forecast. Despite the earnings beat, the revenue shortfall and a raised full-year revenue growth outlook without a corresponding profit revision led to a muted market reaction. The company also announced a narrowing of its full-year sales guidance to $79.452 billion, just below the $79.491 billion estimate. CEO Stephen Squeri highlighted strong consumer confidence and a 40% year-over-year increase in billed business, but the market opted to fade the report. The stock is also trading ahead of its July 24 earnings date.

What The Data Shows

The intraday session shows a sharp decline from the opening price of $343.00 to a low of $318.67, reflecting a rapid shift in sentiment. The stock has traded down 4.9% over the past eight sessions, from $359.66 to $342.14. The 52-week tape shows 14 fresh 52-week lows on the same day as the stock’s move. Unusual options activity included $524,000 in a single notable print, with total call premium at $1.3 million versus $282,000 in put premium. Recent insider transactions include a $2.4 million sale by Chief Partner Officer Glenda G. McNeal on June 15. Congressional trades show Rep. Ro Khanna sold between $1,001 and $15,000 on June 2, and Donald J. Trump made multiple purchases in late May.

What To Watch

American Express will report its second-quarter earnings on July 24, 2026. Traders and investors will be watching for clarity on the company’s ability to meet its revised revenue guidance and for further insight into consumer spending trends. Coverage breadth remains high, with 29 stories from 16 sources published in the last 36 hours.

AI-assisted analysis composed exclusively from headlines and data on the Top Tier newswire. Not financial advice.

AXP by the numbers

7 sessions: -6.18%Coverage: 8 stories / 5 sourcesAI sentiment: 61/100 (bullish)Mkt cap: $238.0BP/E: 21.352w: $288.34 to $387.49
AXP · Jul 24 session (5-min) · -4.35% vs prior close · updated 8:58 PM ET
$317$330$342prev close $340.84$326.007:00 AM10:12 AM1:25 PM4:37 PM7:50 PM7:00 AM · $332.507:05 AM · $336.007:10 AM · $328.007:15 AM · $330.007:20 AM · $330.307:25 AM · $332.697:30 AM · $332.007:35 AM · $331.007:40 AM · $332.007:45 AM · $332.777:50 AM · $331.507:55 AM · $328.858:00 AM · $331.008:05 AM · $328.738:10 AM · $326.008:15 AM · $326.908:20 AM · $327.008:25 AM · $326.388:30 AM · $328.008:35 AM · $329.628:40 AM · $329.188:45 AM · $328.808:50 AM · $327.658:55 AM · $326.259:00 AM · $326.009:05 AM · $324.609:10 AM · $325.009:15 AM · $324.509:20 AM · $323.059:25 AM · $323.919:30 AM · $321.049:35 AM · $320.859:40 AM · $319.909:45 AM · $321.929:50 AM · $321.639:55 AM · $321.1110:00 AM · $320.7610:05 AM · $320.9610:10 AM · $320.4410:15 AM · $320.4110:20 AM · $320.9710:25 AM · $319.8110:30 AM · $319.0010:35 AM · $319.5910:40 AM · $318.7510:45 AM · $320.8510:50 AM · $318.4810:55 AM · $320.1911:00 AM · $321.2911:05 AM · $322.3111:10 AM · $323.8011:15 AM · $322.3411:20 AM · $322.0711:25 AM · $323.0611:30 AM · $322.7011:35 AM · $323.8111:40 AM · $322.9011:45 AM · $323.8711:50 AM · $323.1911:55 AM · $323.5712:00 PM · $324.0012:05 PM · $324.3412:10 PM · $322.9012:15 PM · $323.8012:20 PM · $323.7212:25 PM · $323.7412:30 PM · $323.6812:35 PM · $323.3812:40 PM · $323.6512:45 PM · $323.1812:50 PM · $322.1512:55 PM · $323.061:00 PM · $322.691:05 PM · $322.561:10 PM · $323.091:15 PM · $322.671:20 PM · $322.601:25 PM · $323.551:30 PM · $324.001:35 PM · $324.341:40 PM · $323.771:45 PM · $324.271:50 PM · $325.151:55 PM · $325.102:00 PM · $324.182:05 PM · $323.702:10 PM · $323.762:15 PM · $324.072:20 PM · $323.352:25 PM · $323.082:30 PM · $322.722:35 PM · $323.152:40 PM · $323.302:45 PM · $324.542:50 PM · $324.562:55 PM · $324.563:00 PM · $324.443:05 PM · $324.783:10 PM · $323.973:15 PM · $324.073:20 PM · $324.433:25 PM · $324.733:30 PM · $324.733:35 PM · $325.563:40 PM · $325.093:45 PM · $325.403:50 PM · $325.993:55 PM · $326.114:00 PM · $325.844:05 PM · $325.604:10 PM · $326.004:15 PM · $326.304:20 PM · $326.114:35 PM · $325.904:45 PM · $326.004:55 PM · $325.905:05 PM · $326.005:15 PM · $326.175:35 PM · $326.005:45 PM · $326.405:50 PM · $326.016:05 PM · $326.206:10 PM · $325.806:25 PM · $326.176:30 PM · $326.176:45 PM · $326.136:50 PM · $326.007:00 PM · $325.917:10 PM · $325.997:35 PM · $325.817:40 PM · $325.827:45 PM · $325.867:50 PM · $326.00
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 8 stories · 61/100 bullish
AI sentiment 61/100 (bullish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 4 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agonowThe Motley Fool · sentiment 67 · Prediction: Under Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway Will Hold This Warren Buffett Stock for Decades for This Remarkably Simple ReasonThe Motley Fool · 67Prediction: Under Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway Will Hold This Warren Buffett Stock for D…The Street · sentiment 67 · Jim Cramer says this post-earnings sell-off is a golden buying opportunityThe Street · 67Jim Cramer says this post-earnings sell-off is a golden buying opportunityThe Motley Fool · sentiment 56 · American Express vs. Berkshire Hathaway: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?The Motley Fool · 56American Express vs. Berkshire Hathaway: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?Yahoo Finance · sentiment 67 · Jim Cramer says this post-earnings sell-off is a golden buying opportunityYahoo Finance · 67Jim Cramer says this post-earnings sell-off is a golden buying opportunity
11h agoYahoo FinanceBULLISH 67Analyst

Jim Cramer says this post-earnings sell-off is a golden buying opportunity

Some stock drops look like bad news on the surface. Some are, yes, but some also tell a completely different story underneath. And I think American Express (AXP) investors have been handed the latter. The payments giant beat earnings expectations, raised its full-year revenue guidance, and reported ...

11h agoThe Motley FoolBULLISH 56Analyst

American Express vs. Berkshire Hathaway: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

One commands premium lending with concentrated risk; the other sprawls across insurance, energy, and rails with a fortress balance sheet.

14h agoThe StreetBULLISH 67Analyst

Jim Cramer says this post-earnings sell-off is a golden buying opportunity

Some stock drops look like bad news on the surface. Some are, yes, but some also tell a completely different story underneath. And I think American Express (AXP) investors have been handed the latter. The payments giant beat earnings expectations, raised its full-year revenue guidance, and reported ...

1d agoThe Motley FoolBULLISH 67Analyst

Prediction: Under Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway Will Hold This Warren Buffett Stock for Decades for This Remarkably Simple Reason

American Express is attracting and retaining card members across generations, showing why the business is built to last.

2d agoCNBCBULLISH 63Analyst

American Express is a great buying opportunity, says Jim Cramer

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks the recent dip in American Express.

2d agoCNBCBULLISH 63Analyst

Jim Cramer says to buy this payments company after its post-earnings pullback

CNBC's Jim Cramer said American Express' post-earnings sell-off has created a buying opportunity.

2d agoYahoo TopBEARISH 38Earnings

Here's Why Shares of American Express Are Plummeting

Amex had strong Q2 revenue and earnings growth, but rising expenses are concerning.

2d agoYahoo TopBULLISH 63Earnings

American Express Just Reported Its Second Quarter. Here's What the Card-Fee Line Says About the Premium Consumer.

The iconic credit card company continues to feast on the premium borrower.

Frequently asked questions

Why is AXP stock moving today?

AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AXP) is drawing unusual attention today. Our newswire has captured 8 stories on AXP across 5 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 61/100). The most recent driver: "Jim Cramer says this post-earnings sell-off is a golden buying opportunity" (Yahoo Finance).

Is AXP a buy right now?

Top Tier Newswire does not give financial advice. Our AI sentiment across the last 36 hours of AXP coverage reads 61/100 over 8 stories; treat it as a research signal and do your own diligence.

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