10 Best Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for 3 Years

8. American Express Company (NYSE:AXP)

5-Dividend Growth Rate: 14.67%

On May 22, Loop Capital initiated coverage on American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) with a Buy rating. The firm also set a $389 price target on the stock. The firm said it sees a “stable to improving” outlook for the financial sector and named American Express as its top pick. The analyst told investors in a research note that the stock could continue to move higher despite uncertainty in the broader macro environment. According to the firm, concerns about AI-driven layoffs have pressured American Express’s valuation multiple and created what it views as an attractive entry point for investors.

Loop Capital also said American Express has a broader customer base, which it believes should limit the impact that AI-related job losses could have on the company’s revenue growth.

In separate news on May 20, American Express and Fanatics announced a strategic partnership. Under the agreement, American Express will become the Official Payments Partner across select Fanatics online and retail locations worldwide. The company will also serve as a presenting sponsor for Fanatics Fest, one of the largest annual sports fan festivals held in New York City.

The companies also announced the upcoming launch of the new Fanatics American Express® Card, which will run on the Amex Network and is expected to launch later this year. The card is designed to give sports fans additional rewards and experiences tied to their fandom.

American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) is a global payments and premium lifestyle brand powered by technology. Its businesses include card issuing, merchant acquiring, and payment network services, serving consumers, small businesses, mid-sized companies, and large corporations around the world.