Forward PE Ratio: 18.99
The forward PE ratio is 18.99 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (18.99) = Close Price ($346.72) / Consensus Forward EPS ($17.71)
AXP Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
18.99
AXP Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
American Express Company
Market Cap
$236.58B
Forward PE Ratio
18.99
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| American Express Company (AXP) | $236.58B | 18.99 |
| Citigroup Inc. (C)vs › | $239.33B | 12.56 |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)vs › | $265.96B | 12.19 |
| The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW)vs › | $177.24B | 16.46 |
| Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR)vs › | $163.87B | 36.89 |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO)vs › | $162.41B | N/A |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS)vs › | $311.52B | 17.11 |
| BlackRock, Inc. (BLK)vs › | $158.05B | 18.43 |
| Blackstone Inc. (BX)vs › | $146.71B | 20.20 |
| Chubb Limited (CB)vs › | $134.90B | 13.09 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
21.0
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
19.0
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $17.71 implies +10.5% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $16.03.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $346.72 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $17.71 | $17.51 – $17.92 | 22 | 19.6x |
| 2027-12-31 | $20.16 | $19.84 – $20.39 | 22 | 17.2x |
| 2028-12-31 | $23.04 | $21.70 – $24.25 | 12 | 15.0x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for American Express Company (AXP)?
- The forward PE ratio for AXP stock is 18.99.
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About American Express Company
Operating globally, American Express Company and its affiliated entities deliver a comprehensive suite of charge and credit payment card solutions, alongside a variety of travel-related offerings. Its business structure is organized into three primary divisions: the Global Consumer Services Group, Global Commercial Services, and Global Merchant and Network Services. Among its core offerings are diverse payment and financing instruments, robust network infrastructure services, tools for managing accounts payable expenses, and comprehensive travel and lifestyle support. Furthermore, it facilitates merchant services such as acquisition, transaction processing, settlement, and point-of-sale marketing, providing vital information and assistance to businesses. The company also specializes in fraud mitigation and developing and managing customer loyalty initiatives. These products and services are made available to a broad clientele, encompassing individual consumers, small and mid-sized enterprises, and large corporate entities. Distribution channels include digital platforms (mobile and online applications), collaborations with third-party vendors and partners, direct communication methods like mail and telephone, dedicated internal sales forces, and direct response advertising campaigns. Established in 1850, American Express Company maintains its corporate headquarters in New York, New York.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Credit Services
- CEO
- Stephen Joseph Squeri