AXP-N
Difference from Visa and Mastercard is that AXP carries its own debt load. Normally, a very good company. Credit profile of clients is good. Better to go with the other two from a risk containment point of view. The same train drives all 3 companies.
Mastercard vs. Visa He owns neither, though they have performed incredibly well. Don't buy them now in this part of the cycle. He likes American Express for its much-lower valuation, and have performed well, too, but buy that only on a big pullback.
Mastercard vs. Visa He owns neither, though they have performed incredibly well. Don't buy them now in this part of the cycle. He likes American Express for its much-lower valuation, and have performed well, too, but buy that only on a big pullback.
AXP vs. V vs. MA. Wouldn't touch Visa or Mastercard, because they're extremely expensive, unless they have a 50% pullback. But AXP is a whole lot cheaper on price to book. It's the only one with visible upside. But it's bang up against technical resistance at 3.5x book. Hasn't been able to get any further. Visa and Mastercard are a lot more profitable than AXP. AXP has more limited downside.
AXP vs. V vs. MA. Wouldn't touch Visa or Mastercard, because they're extremely expensive, unless they have a 50% pullback. But AXP is a whole lot cheaper on price to book. It's the only one with visible upside. But it's bang up against technical resistance at 3.5x book. Hasn't been able to get any further. Visa and Mastercard are a lot more profitable than AXP. AXP has more limited downside.
AmEx, Visa or Mastercard? They're all great. Visa and MC are pure-play payment processors vs. AmEx which is also the issuing bank. They play on electronic payments with people buying more and more online, but V and MC reaches a wider breadth of customers/users. AmEx still focuses on richer people. V and MC will always have a higher multiple because they're viewed as tech companies. They're all great holds for 5-10 years.
AmEx, Visa or Mastercard? They're all great. Visa and MC are pure-play payment processors vs. AmEx which is also the issuing bank. They play on electronic payments with people buying more and more online, but V and MC reaches a wider breadth of customers/users. AmEx still focuses on richer people. V and MC will always have a higher multiple because they're viewed as tech companies. They're all great holds for 5-10 years.
Stock is overvalued right now. It is trading at excessive values now. Starting to see some credit concerns creep in. Be prepared for some volatility.
Stock is overvalued right now. It is trading at excessive values now. Starting to see some credit concerns creep in. Be prepared for some volatility.
It has 13x forward earnings with a 12% growth rate as global consumer spending rises. Digital currency is overtaking cash and cheques as a strong trend. Worldwide, people still use cash over plastic, but this will change--and AmEx will benefit. Last week, they announced a co-branded card with Amazon and $3.4-billion buyback program. He's held this for a long time. (Analysts' price target: $109.27)
It has 13x forward earnings with a 12% growth rate as global consumer spending rises. Digital currency is overtaking cash and cheques as a strong trend. Worldwide, people still use cash over plastic, but this will change--and AmEx will benefit. Last week, they announced a co-branded card with Amazon and $3.4-billion buyback program. He's held this for a long time. (Analysts' price target: $109.27)
Should I buy American Express (AXP-N) or VISA (V-N)? It is like asking if I should buy an ice-cream for my daughter or my son. Ownes both. Basically, toll booth for global spending. There is still more cash out there than plastic out there believe it or not. American Express (AXP-N) seems a little cheaper from a valuation stand point. Amex is a little more value oriented, VISA is a little more growth oriented. Keep both.
Should I buy American Express (AXP-N) or VISA (V-N)? It is like asking if I should buy an ice-cream for my daughter or my son. Ownes both. Basically, toll booth for global spending. There is still more cash out there than plastic out there believe it or not. American Express (AXP-N) seems a little cheaper from a valuation stand point. Amex is a little more value oriented, VISA is a little more growth oriented. Keep both.
(A Top Pick Aug 26/16. Up 44%.) Still likes this. It just hit new highs yesterday. Trading at about 15X forward earnings with a 10% growth rate, giving it a 1.5X PEG ratio. 1.5% dividend yield will grow at about 10% a year. They are aiming to lower their profits and rates to entice more merchants to accept its cards, by 2019. Thinks it will continue to do very well, particularly with interest rates moving higher and a possible tax reform.
(A Top Pick Aug 26/16. Up 44%.) Still likes this. It just hit new highs yesterday. Trading at about 15X forward earnings with a 10% growth rate, giving it a 1.5X PEG ratio. 1.5% dividend yield will grow at about 10% a year. They are aiming to lower their profits and rates to entice more merchants to accept its cards, by 2019. Thinks it will continue to do very well, particularly with interest rates moving higher and a possible tax reform.
MasterCard (MA-N), Visa (V-N) or American Express (AXP-N)? Of the 3, he prefers Visa, the largest of the 3. This one is not a favourable one in his view.
MasterCard (MA-N), Visa (V-N) or American Express (AXP-N)? Of the 3, he prefers Visa, the largest of the 3. This one is not a favourable one in his view.
They lost Costco, which one of their biggest accounts. Once they focus back on their premium products we can see growth. The stock is beaten up after a difficult 2016. She thinks this will be a turn-around story.
They lost Costco, which one of their biggest accounts. Once they focus back on their premium products we can see growth. The stock is beaten up after a difficult 2016. She thinks this will be a turn-around story.
Ranking : 3 out of 5
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American Express is a American stock, trading under the symbol AXP-N on the New York Stock Exchange (AXP). It is usually referred to as NYSE:AXP or AXP-N
In the last year, 1 stock analyst published opinions about AXP-N. 0 analysts recommended to BUY the stock. 1 analyst recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is DON'T BUY. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for American Express.
American Express was recommended as a Top Pick by Darren Sissons on 2020-09-24. Read the latest stock experts ratings for American Express.
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1 stock analyst on Stockchase covered American Express In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.
On 2020-12-02, American Express (AXP-N) stock closed at a price of $120.87.
Difference from Visa and Mastercard is that AXP carries its own debt load. Normally, a very good company. Credit profile of clients is good. Better to go with the other two from a risk containment point of view. The same train drives all 3 companies.