American Express Keeps Buy Rating After Stellar Q1, Despite Clouds Over Consumer Confidence

American Express is reaffirmed as a buy, driven by robust fundamentals, margin recovery, and strong dividend growth despite recent technical bearishness. AXP posted 10% FX-adjusted revenue growth in Q1 and maintains 9–10% annual revenue growth guidance through 2026, supported by new card and volume growth. Balance sheet risk remains conservative, with A-level credit ratings, stable credit metrics, and a low payout ratio supporting steady dividend growth.