5 Best Value Dividend Stocks to Buy Now According to Warren Buffett

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1. American Express Company (NYSE:AXP)

Berkshire Hathaway’s Stake Value: $30,420,000,000

Forward P/E Ratio: 17.89

On June 9, BofA analyst Mihir Bhatia reiterated a Buy rating on American Express Company (NYSE:AXP). He also maintained a $387 price target on the stock. The analyst said management’s update at a recent investor conference should strengthen investor confidence in the company’s outlook for both the second quarter and fiscal 2026. According to Bhatia, American Express reported that second-quarter billings are tracking slightly ahead of the 9% foreign exchange-adjusted growth recorded in the first quarter. The company also noted that spending among its premium customer base remains healthy, card acquisitions continue to be strong, and credit performance has remained stable.

In a research note, the analyst added that American Express highlighted the quality of the customers attracted by its products. BofA views this as an important advantage over many other consumer finance companies, as it allows the company to generate solid growth while maintaining credit quality.

American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) is a globally integrated payments company with card-issuing, merchant-acquiring, and card network operations. It provides products and services to consumers, small businesses, mid-sized companies, and large corporations around the world.

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