Truist Raises American Express Price Target to $375 on Strong Growth

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1Truist Financial raised its price target for American Express from $360 to $375 while maintaining a Buy rating.

In a move reflecting sustained confidence in the premium financial services sector, Truist Financial raised its price target for American Express from $360 to $375 while maintaining a Buy rating. This revision follows the company's recent quarterly performance, which exceeded earnings per share (EPS) estimates and demonstrated an 11.4% year-over-year revenue growth. According to reports, the update underscores analyst optimism regarding the company's business model and its capacity to deliver robust returns in the current economic climate.

This optimism toward American Express comes amid mixed performance across the payments sector; per market data, Visa (V) is trading at $332.49 and Mastercard (MA) at $497.60 (close June 24, 2026). Compared to previous quarters, AXP has maintained strong momentum in high-tier consumer spending, providing a competitive edge over peers like Discover Financial (DFS), which saw price levels at $200.05 in earlier sessions according to market data.

Investors should watch AXP price levels, which stood at $338.16 at close June 18, 2026, as the stock nears a technical support level around its recent low of $338.02. Looking ahead, key catalysts include the U.S. Initial Jobless Claims data scheduled for June 18, which may influence broader consumer sentiment and credit card spending patterns.