U S Global Investors 13F: Exits American Express (AXP) Stake
Key Points
- U S Global Investors closed its position in American Express Company (AXP) by selling all 3,930 shares in an October 22, 2026 filing.
- American Express reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $70.9 billion alongside earnings of $16.48 per share.
- Wall Street analysts maintain a consensus buy rating on the credit services firm with a mean price target of $369.44.
Since the filing, $AXP is down 3.8% to date (from the $325.17 close on Oct 22, 2026).
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U S Global Investors completely exited its position in American Express Company (NYSE: AXP), selling all 3,930 shares according to a Form 13F filing with the SEC on October 22, 2026. The disposal marked a 100.0% reduction for the fund, which previously held shares valued at the close of the reporting period.
What Changed in U S Global Investors's American Express Position
The fund sold out of its entire holding during the quarter, bringing its ending share count down to zero from 3,930 shares. American Express shares closed at $325.17 on the October 22, 2026 filing date.
Other Institutional Activity in American Express
Other institutional investors adjusted their holdings in American Express around the same period. Ninety One SA (Pty) opened a new position with 2,486 shares worth $762,407. Mirae Asset Securities established a stake of 50,313 shares valued at $15,300,183. Capital Investment Advisors grew its holdings by 9,178 shares, ending with 183,587 shares worth about $55,828,780. Pictet North America Advisors added a new holding of 2,390 shares valued at $726,799. Heck Capital Advisors also initiated a stake with 5,753 shares worth $1,749,488.
American Express Company Stock Down 3.2%
American Express stock recently traded around $313.20 as of October 24, 2026, sitting 3.7% below its closing price on the filing date. The shares trade below both their 50-day moving average of $319.80 and their 200-day moving average of $327.62. The stock has traded between a 52-week low of $290.97 and a 52-week high of $387.49.
Recent Earnings
American Express reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $70.91 billion and earnings of $16.48 per share. The integrated payments company posted a net profit margin of 16.1% and a return on equity of 34.4%. Revenue grew 12.8% on a year-over-year basis during the period.
Earnings drift grade
Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.
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Forward outlook
3 target raises vs 1 cuts.
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EPS & revenue
EPS beat estimates by 5.3%. Revenue beat estimates by 11.0%.
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Profit surprise
Operating income beat by 33 percent.
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Pre-earnings setup
Expectations were about average.
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Analyst signal
3 target raises, 1 target cut.
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Earnings quality
Gross margin up 1.0 points. Operating margin up 14.0 points. Positive free cash flow.
Earnings Call Summary
American Express had a very strong first quarter with revenue growth of 11 percent and earnings per share of $4.28, up 18 percent year over year. Card member spending grew 10 percent, the highest quarterly growth in 3 years, driven by strength in travel and dining. The company is investing heavily in commercial products, artificial intelligence capabilities, and sports partnerships including a new multiyear agreement with the National Football League to become the league's official payments partner.
Guidance American Express reaffirmed full year guidance of 9 to 10 percent revenue growth and earnings per share of $17.30 to $17.90, despite delivering 11 percent revenue growth in the first quarter. The company is reinvesting the outperformance in marketing and technology instead of raising guidance.
Good report. The company beat and showed some forward improvement, with a few meaningful caveats.
Dividend
American Express pays an annual dividend rate of $3.80 per share, giving it a dividend yield of 1.17%. The company maintains a dividend payout ratio of 21.5%.
Insider Buying and Selling at American Express Company
Company insiders executed several share sales earlier in the year. Officer Quinn Jessica Lieberman sold 3,032 shares at $300.02 on March 6, 2026, for a total of $909,661. Officer Raymond D Joabar disposed of 40 shares on March 13, 2026. Officer Glenda G Mcneal unloaded 7,033 shares at $339.36 on June 15, 2026, totaling $2,386,719. Officer Monique Herena sold 8,111 shares at $337.41 on August 18, 2026, worth $2,972,920.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Analyst firms updated their views on the stock ahead of the filing. On October 6, 2026, TD Cowen maintained its hold rating and lowered its price target to $335.00 from $338.00. RBC Capital maintained an outperform rating on October 9, 2026, adjusting its target down to $400.00 from $415.00. BMO Capital initiated coverage with an outperform rating and a $380.00 price target on October 9, 2026. Morgan Stanley maintained an equal-weight rating on October 12, 2026, lowering its target to $380.00 from $382.00. JP Morgan maintained an overweight rating on October 12, 2026, reducing its price target to $360.00 from $400.00. The stock carries a consensus buy recommendation from 25 analysts with a mean price target of $369.44.
About American Express
American Express Company operates as a global payments and credit services provider. The New York-based financial firm runs four main business segments spanning consumer services, commercial accounts, international cards, and global merchant services.
Bottom Line
Market participants continue to monitor institutional portfolio shifts and analyst adjustments surrounding American Express. Investors look toward upcoming earnings reports and future SEC disclosures to track how large funds position themselves in the credit services sector.
Source: U S Global Investors's 13F filing on $AXP (Oct 22, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts