American Express Company (NYSE:AXP), will be announcing its fourth-quarter earnings on Jan. 26. Wall Street expects $2.64 in EPS and $16 billion in revenues as the company reports before market hours.

American Express is one of the leading card issuers in the U.S. It’s known for its top-notch customer service and some of the best rewards available. American Express stock has moved just over 20% in the past year.

Here's what analysts will be focusing on and how the stock currently maps against Wall Street estimates.

Amex Investment Thesis

American Express presents a compelling investment thesis, supported by several key factors. The company demonstrated its financial strength with six consecutive quarters of record revenue and the expectation for a seventh strong quarter in the fourth quarter suggests continued resilience, especially during the holiday season.

Despite concerns about credit card metrics, the return to seasonality in November bodes well for American Express, ...

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