BRAND_ANALYSIS #AMERICAN_EXPRESS FINANCE #51 OF 87 IN FINANCE ALIGNED

American Express

· Public · Updated 23 Aug 2026 07:27 UTC
#827 of 1208 overall by tension · #51 of 87 in Finance
11 Aligned
The Balanced
Analysis

American Express achieves the credit card paradox: genuine cultural positioning (62) as exclusivity marker matched by business reality (73). Wiki parity (0.945) and stock resilience (-1.42%) suggest institutional permanence, not growth.

IN THE NEWS (100 articles this week)
6 standout U.S. hotels for a long weekend — each offering a complimentary third night for eligible Amex Card Members - American Express
American Express Vs. Discover: A Comprehensive Comparison - Forbes
Amex Blue Cash Everyday vs. Blue Cash Preferred: Which cash-back card is the best fit for you? - CNBC
Cultural Score
62 / 100
Business Score
73 / 100
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CULTURAL BREAKDOWN
Wikipedia Momentum 22/40
News Presence 40/35
Search InterestRedistributed to other dimensions
BUSINESS BREAKDOWN
Stock Momentum 16/30
Market Position 22/25
Revenue Growth 19/25
Earnings Health 16/20
WIKIPEDIA DATA
Avg Daily (7d)1,170
Avg Daily (90d)1,239
7d/90d Ratio0.94x
STOCK DATA
Price$336.00
30d Change-1.4%
Market Cap$226.9B
Profit Margin16.1%
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Sociology of Capitalism
Mike Litman