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AXP · Financial Services · Financial - Credit Services · Market cap $230.74B

3 funds in our archive have pitched American Express — most recently Giverny Capital in March 2026.

Company profile

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.

Fund coverage · 3 theses

  • Giverny Capital
    March 2026

    American Express is a premium payments and card franchise with strong brand power, rising spend, and attractive earnings growth at a fair valuation.

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  • Giverny Capital Asset Management (GCAM) model portfolio
    March 2026

    American Express has a premium brand, a virtuous rewards ecosystem, strong card spending growth, rapid premium cardholder additions, and attractive valuation after a 25% drop.

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  • Artemis Funds Leading Consumer Brands fund
    December 2024

    American Express is positioned for growth due to its strong brand, rewarding partnerships, increasing card fees, and a robust ecosystem enhancing its network value.

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