AXP monthly performance report
Explore AXP's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
AXP monthly report
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Key takeaways
- American Express (AXP) closed September 2026 at $311.56, down 5.64% for the month and −8.81% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, AXP is −15.78%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −7.38% versus its 200-day moving average ($336.40), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, AXP has outperformed the S&P 500 by +23.48%, with a relative strength index reading of 113.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.
American Express ended September 2026 at $311.56, posting a monthly return of −5.64%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −4.94%.
The current quarter stands at −7.89% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −7.38% versus the 200-day moving average ($336.40).
Year-to-date, AXP is −15.78% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −27.48%. The stock is currently −19.60% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −28.99%.
| Period | AXP | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.13% | −0.12% | +0.24% |
| 1 Week | −4.04% | −0.34% | −3.70% |
| 1 Month | −5.64% | −0.70% | −4.94% |
| 3 Months | −8.56% | +2.80% | −11.36% |
| 6 Months | +3.87% | +13.85% | −9.98% |
| YTD | −15.78% | +11.70% | −27.48% |
| 12 Months | −8.81% | +15.01% | −23.83% |
| 3 Years | +95.18% | +71.69% | +23.48% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nov 2023 | +16.94% |
| #2 | Nov 2024 | +12.81% |
| #3 | Aug 2025 | +10.68% |
| #4 | May 2025 | +10.37% |
| #5 | Dec 2023 | +9.70% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | −12.29% |
| #2 | Mar 2025 | −10.60% |
| #3 | Aug 2023 | −6.45% |
| #4 | Jul 2025 | −6.17% |
| #5 | Sep 2026 | −5.64% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +18.56% |
| Q3 2025 | +4.13% |
| Q4 2025 | +11.38% |
| Q1 2026 | −18.24% |
| Q2 2026 | +11.83% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −7.89% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +26.80% |
| 2024 | +58.42% |
| 2025 | +24.65% |
| 2026 | −15.78% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $387.49 (2025-12-12) |
| 52-Week Low | $290.97 (2026-03-20) |
| Current Price | $311.56 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $336.40 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −7.38% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −28.99% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −19.60% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 113.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +23.48% |
| RS Peak | 156.2 (Dec 2025) |
| RS Trough | 93.4 (Oct 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was AXP's return for this report period?
AXP returned −5.64% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has AXP outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD AXP: −15.78% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is AXP's 12-month return?
−8.81% over the trailing 12 months.
Is AXP above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −7.38% versus 200DMA ($336.40).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−28.99% on 2025-04-08.