Why American Express Stock Slipped 12% In March
2026-03-06 09:49:47 ET
Shares of American Express (NYSE: AXP) slipped 12.3% in February, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence . A new risk is potentially facing the business -- artificial intelligence ( AI ) -- which has investors spooked about the future of this credit card giant. The stock is down 20% from its highs, even after announcing strong 2026 earnings guidance and raising its dividend.
Here's why American Express stock fell in February, and if now is a good time to buy the dip for your portfolio.
There was no internal company news from American Express in February. In fact, it did not produce a single press release on its Investor Relations page. The company reported earnings in January for Q4 2025, producing 16% growth in earnings per share ( EPS ) in the period. For 2026, it is guiding to 10% revenue growth and EPS of $17.90 or more.
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