American Express Stock Holds Firm at $342 After Strong Q2 Earnings

American Express stock has held steady in the low-$340s after the company reported strong Q2 2026 earnings and raised its full-year EPS guidance.

The shares closed at $342.27 on August 14, 2026, with a modest decline of 0.06 percent for the session.

American Express delivered earnings per share of $4.53 in Q2 2026, beating analyst estimates of $4.41 and up from $4.08 in the prior-year quarter.

The company also reported a 10.0 percent year-over-year increase in revenue to $14.99 billion in Q2 2026.

American Express has set its fiscal 2026 earnings-per-share guidance to a range of $17.30 to $17.90, signaling confidence in continued growth in card spending and stable credit performance.