We recently published a list of 20 Stocks Insiders Were Selling In Q1 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) stands against other stocks insiders were selling in Q1 2025.
The broader market index rose 0.2% on Tuesday amid volatility as investors awaited clarity on President Trump’s tariff policy. The market also faced pressure from weaker-than-expected economic data, including a disappointing manufacturing survey and lower-than-expected job openings, according to CNBC. The blue chip companies and Nasdaq Composite also saw modest gains, with the market continuing to react to uncertainty.
As this market uncertainty persists, insider trading often draws attention. While executive stock purchases can signal optimism, insider sales may stem from personal financial reasons or diversification needs. Executives typically follow pre-arranged plans, like 10b5-1, to ensure transparency. Insider trading offers insights but should be considered alongside a company’s financial health and market conditions.
Our Methodology
What are some of the stocks that insiders have been selling the most in the first quarter of the year? To find out, we used Insider Monkey’s insider trading stock screener, focusing only on stocks where at least five insiders had sold shares in January, February, or March. From there, we ranked the 20 stocks with the highest number of insiders selling shares.
Today, we’re focusing on stocks that insiders have been heavily selling during the first three months of the year. Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we identified stocks where at least five insider sales totaled $1 million or more. While the overall value of insider sales for these stocks may be higher, we specifically focused on sales worth $1 million or more. From the stocks that met this criterion, we selected the 20 with the highest number of insider sales of $1 million or more.
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With each stock, we note the average price per share of these purchases and the stock’s market capitalization.
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American Express Company (NYSE:AXP)
Total value of insider sales in Q1: $44.32 million
Insiders with $1M+ sales: 6
American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) is a global payments company offering credit cards, charge cards, banking, and financing products. The New York-based company operates across four segments: U.S. Consumer Services, Commercial Services, International Card Services, and Global Merchant and Network Services. In addition to payment solutions, it provides travel services, merchant acquisition, fraud prevention, and operates airport lounges.
During the first quarter, seven insiders, including the chairman and CEO, sold around $44.32 million worth of American Express shares at an average price of $305.57 per share. Year-to-date, the stock is down 10.26%, trading at $266.33. However, over the past 12 months, its shares gained 17.01%.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, American Express (NYSE:AXP) posted over $17 billion in revenue, marking a 9% year-over-year growth. Net income grew 12% compared to the previous year, surpassing $2.1 billion. The company achieved record levels in annual Card Member spending, net card fee revenues, and new card acquisitions, issuing 13 million new cards in 2024. Additionally, it expanded its global reach by adding millions of new merchant locations.
Twenty-six analysts rate American Express (NYSE:AXP) stock as “Hold,” with a price target of $302.57. The average price target suggests a 13.94% potential upside from the latest price.
American Express (NYSE:AXP) is considered one of the 10 best Roth IRA stocks to buy according to analysts.
Overall, AXP ranks 14th on our list of stocks insiders were selling in Q1 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of AXP our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than AXP but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
