Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Financial Stocks: American Express (AXP) and Capital One Financial (COF)
Companies in the Financial sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on American Express (AXP – Research Report) and Capital One Financial (COF – Research Report).
American Express (AXP)
In a report released yesterday, Mihir Bhatia from Bank of America Securities maintained a Hold rating on American Express, with a price target of $326.00. The company’s shares closed last Tuesday at $312.85, close to its 52-week high of $326.28.
According to TipRanks.com, Bhatia is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 8.9% and a 64.3% success rate. Bhatia covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as Bread Financial Holdings, Capital One Financial, and Synchrony Financial.
Currently, the analyst consensus on American Express is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $326.60, representing a 4.2% upside. In a report issued on February 11, DBS also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $270.00 price target.
Capital One Financial (COF)
Wells Fargo analyst Donald Fandetti reiterated a Buy rating on Capital One Financial yesterday and set a price target of $210.00. The company’s shares closed last Tuesday at $202.80, close to its 52-week high of $208.63.
According to TipRanks.com, Fandetti is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 13.5% and a 69.2% success rate. Fandetti covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as Discover Financial Services, Synchrony Financial, and American Express.
Currently, the analyst consensus on Capital One Financial is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $213.07, which is a 4.8% upside from current levels. In a report issued on February 4, Jefferies also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $235.00 price target.