American Express (AXP) stock is higher after the credit card company issued a top- and bottom-line beat for the third quarter.
Shares of American Express Co (NYSE:AXP) are 4% higher to trade at $336.08, after the credit card giant beat top- and bottom-line estimates for the third quarter.
The company also raised the lower end of its 2025 profit and revenue forecasts, citing continued spending from affluent customers despite economic uncertainty.
AXP is on track for its best day since May 12, and sports a 13% year-to-date lead.
The equity has taken a breather from its Sept. 23, record high of $349.19, but found a floor at the $320 level, which contained a pullback in late August.
The 80-day moving average has also provided support.
An unwinding of pessimism in the options pits could boost AXP.
Over at the International Securities Exchange (ISE), Cboe Options Exchange (CBOE), and NASDAQ OMX PHLX (PHLX), the stock's 50-day put/call volume ratio of 1.
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Author's summary: American Express stock rises after beating estimates.