Evercore ISI Cuts American Express Price Target to $393 After Q4 EPS Miss
Evercore ISI lowered its American Express price target to $393 from $400 after Q4 results showed EPS of $3.53, missing estimates by $0.01, and operating expenses climbed 10% to $14.5 billion. American Express projects 2026 EPS of $17.30–$17.90, with the midpoint above analysts’ average $17.41 estimate.
1. Price Target Revision
Evercore ISI analyst John Pancari cut American Express’s target to $393 from $400, while maintaining an In Line rating following the latest quarterly report.
2. Q4 Financial Results
The company reported EPS of $3.53 for the December quarter, missing consensus by $0.01, and saw operating expenses rise 10% to $14.5 billion, reflecting higher costs across its payment network and services.
3. 2026 EPS Guidance
American Express set a full-year EPS range of $17.30 to $17.90 for fiscal 2026, with the midpoint of $17.60 topping the average analyst forecast of $17.41 per share.
4. Consumer Spending Trends
The firm noted that Gen Z and millennials now outspend Gen X cardholders, while lower-income consumers pull back amid higher borrowing costs and inflation pressure.