AXP monthly performance report
Monthly AXP research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
AXP monthly report
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Key takeaways
- American Express (AXP) closed August 2026 at $348.99, up 3.79% for the month and +17.65% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, AXP is −5.67%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +2.72% versus its 200-day moving average ($339.76), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, AXP has outperformed the S&P 500 by +38.70%, with a relative strength index reading of 122.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
American Express ended August 2026 at $348.99, posting a monthly return of +3.79%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +0.74%.
The current quarter stands at −0.41% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +2.72% versus the 200-day moving average ($339.76).
Year-to-date, AXP is −5.67% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −18.55%. The stock is currently −9.94% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −28.99%.
| Period | AXP | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.66% | −0.20% | +0.86% |
| 1 Week | +3.67% | +3.90% | −0.23% |
| 1 Month | +3.79% | +3.05% | +0.74% |
| 3 Months | +8.03% | +7.11% | +0.92% |
| 6 Months |