American Express Company (AXP) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
AXP Stock Forecast
American Express Company stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $212.71 (represents a -21.27% downside from AXP’s last price of $270.19) and a rating consensus of 'Hold', based on 26 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
AXP Price Target
The average price target for American Express Company (AXP) is $212.71 based on 1-year price targets from 26 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $300.00 to $146.00. This represents a potential -21.27% downside from AXP's last price of $270.19.
AXP Analyst Ratings
According to 26 Wall Street analysts, American Express Company's rating consensus is 'Hold'. The analyst rating breakdown for AXP stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 9 'Buy' (34.62%), 15 'Hold' (57.69%), 2 'Sell' (7.69%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
American Express Company Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2024 | Jeff Adelson | Morgan Stanley | $252.00 | $275.29 | -8.46% | -6.73% |
| Oct 14, 2024 | Gus Gala | Monness | $300.00 | $276.16 | 8.63% | 11.03% |
| Oct 08, 2024 | Saul Martinez | HSBC | $270.00 | $273.79 | -1.38% | -0.07% |
| Oct 08, 2024 | Vincent Caintic | BTIG | $230.00 | $273.79 | -15.99% | -14.87% |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Mihir Bhatia | Bank of America Securities | $280.00 | $270.38 | 3.56% | 3.63% |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Mihir Bhatia | Bank of America Securities | $263.00 | $253.08 | 3.92% | -2.66% |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Gus Gala | Monness | $265.00 | $242.38 | 9.33% | -1.92% |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Jon Arfstrom | RBC Capital | $267.00 | $242.38 | 10.16% | -1.18% |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Jon Arfstrom | RBC Capital | $263.00 | $249.20 | 5.54% | -2.66% |
| Jul 15, 2024 | David Rochester | Compass Point | $260.00 | $244.00 | 6.56% | -3.77% |
The latest American Express Company stock forecast, released on Oct 21, 2024 by Jeff Adelson from Morgan Stanley, set a price target of $252.00, which represents a -8.46% decrease from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($275.29), and a -6.73% decrease from AXP last price ($270.19).
American Express Company Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 4 | 6 | 25 |
| Avg Price Target | $263.00 | $265.83 | $238.12 |
| Last Closing Price | $270.19 | $270.19 | $270.19 |
| Upside/Downside | -2.66% | -1.61% | -11.87% |
In the current month, the average price target of American Express Company stock is $263.00, according to 4 Wall Street analysts offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -2.66% decrease as opposed to American Express Company's last price of $270.19. This month's average price target is down -1.06% compared to last quarter, and up 10.45% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2024 | Cowen & Co. | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Oct 21, 2024 | BTIG | Sell | Sell | Hold |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Goldman Sachs | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Oct 14, 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| Oct 14, 2024 | Monness | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Oct 08, 2024 | BTIG | Neutral | Sell | Downgrade |
| Oct 08, 2024 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| Oct 07, 2024 | HSBC | Buy | Hold | Downgrade |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Buy | Buy | Hold |
American Express Company's last stock rating was published by Cowen & Co. on Oct 21, 2024. The company gave AXP a "Hold" rating, the same as its previous rate.
American Express Company Financial Forecast
American Express Company Revenue Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $15.38B | $15.05B | $14.28B | $14.18B | $13.56B | $13.39B | $11.73B | $12.14B | $10.93B | $10.27B | $9.18B | $9.35B | $8.75B | $7.67B | $10.31B | $11.37B | $10.99B |
| Avg Forecast | $20.16B | $19.51B | $19.16B | $18.43B | $18.37B | $17.86B | $17.56B | $16.93B | $17.14B | $16.68B | $16.60B | $15.79B | $16.00B | $15.35B | $15.41B | $13.98B | $14.23B | $13.51B | $12.51B | $11.62B | $11.54B | $10.52B | $9.57B | $9.21B | $9.34B | $8.66B | $8.10B | $10.71B | $11.37B | $10.94B |
| High Forecast | $20.40B | $19.74B | $19.39B | $18.65B | $18.59B | $18.08B | $17.77B | $17.19B | $17.26B | $16.68B | $16.60B | $15.79B | $16.17B | $15.54B | $15.60B | $14.15B | $14.40B | $13.51B | $12.51B | $11.62B | $11.54B | $10.52B | $9.57B | $9.21B | $9.34B | $8.66B | $8.10B | $10.71B | $11.37B | $10.94B |
| Low Forecast | $19.73B | $19.09B | $18.76B | $18.04B | $17.98B | $17.49B | $17.18B | $16.62B | $16.99B | $16.68B | $16.60B | $15.79B | $15.77B | $15.03B | $15.08B | $13.69B | $13.93B | $13.51B | $12.51B | $11.62B | $11.54B | $10.52B | $9.57B | $9.21B | $9.34B | $8.66B | $8.10B | $10.71B | $11.37B | $10.94B |
| # Analysts | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.00% | 0.98% | 1.02% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.07% | 1.01% | 1.05% | 1.04% | 1.07% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.01% | 0.95% | 0.96% | 1.00% | 1.00% |
American Express Company's average Quarter revenue forecast for Dec 23 based on 15 analysts is $16.00B, with a low forecast of $15.77B, and a high forecast of $16.17B. AXP's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 4.05% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $15.38B (Sep 23).
American Express Company EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $3.10B | $2.73B | $3.60B | $3.08B | $3.67B | $3.38B | $3.43B | $3.02B | $3.20B | $3.67B | $3.78B | $2.68B | $2.22B | $1.54B | $1.50B | $3.09B | $3.44B |
| Avg Forecast | $4.60B | $4.45B | $4.37B | $4.20B | $4.19B | $4.08B | $4.00B | $3.86B | $3.91B | $3.81B | $3.79B | $3.66B | $3.65B | $3.50B | $3.52B | $3.33B | $2.77B | $3.08B | $2.85B | $3.02B | $2.63B | $2.40B | $2.18B | $2.44B | $2.13B | $1.98B | $1.85B | $2.32B | $2.59B | $2.50B |
| High Forecast | $4.65B | $4.50B | $4.42B | $4.25B | $4.24B | $4.12B | $4.05B | $3.92B | $3.94B | $3.81B | $3.79B | $4.39B | $3.69B | $3.55B | $3.56B | $3.99B | $3.32B | $3.08B | $2.85B | $3.63B | $2.63B | $2.40B | $2.18B | $2.92B | $2.13B | $1.98B | $1.85B | $2.78B | $2.59B | $2.50B |
| Low Forecast | $4.50B | $4.36B | $4.28B | $4.11B | $4.10B | $3.99B | $3.92B | $3.79B | $3.88B | $3.81B | $3.79B | $2.93B | $3.60B | $3.43B | $3.44B | $2.66B | $2.21B | $3.08B | $2.85B | $2.42B | $2.63B | $2.40B | $2.18B | $1.95B | $2.13B | $1.98B | $1.85B | $1.86B | $2.59B | $2.50B |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.88% | 0.78% | 1.08% | 1.11% | 1.19% | 1.18% | 1.13% | 1.15% | 1.33% | 1.68% | 1.55% | 1.26% | 1.12% | 0.83% | 0.65% | 1.19% | 1.38% |
15 analysts predict AXP's average Quarter EBITDA for Dec 23 to be $3.65B, with a high of $3.69B and a low of $3.60B. This is 17.77% upper than American Express Company's previous annual EBITDA (Sep 23) of $3.10B.
American Express Company Net Income Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $2.45B | $2.17B | $1.82B | $1.57B | $1.88B | $1.96B | $2.10B | $1.72B | $1.83B | $2.28B | $2.23B | $1.44B | $1.07B | $257.00M | $367.00M | $1.69B | $1.75B |
| Avg Forecast | $3.09B | $3.20B | $3.11B | $2.87B | $2.67B | $2.75B | $2.71B | $2.54B | $2.13B | $2.33B | $2.31B | $2.24B | $1.87B | $2.09B | $2.00B | $2.03B | $1.58B | $1.72B | $1.73B | $1.85B | $1.34B | $1.29B | $1.17B | $1.44B | $949.87M | $959.23M | $-54.73M | $565.90M | $1.44B | $1.46B |
| High Forecast | $3.14B | $3.25B | $3.16B | $2.92B | $2.72B | $2.79B | $2.75B | $2.62B | $2.33B | $2.34B | $2.31B | $2.69B | $2.05B | $2.12B | $2.03B | $2.44B | $1.89B | $1.72B | $1.73B | $2.22B | $1.35B | $1.29B | $1.17B | $1.73B | $949.87M | $959.23M | $-54.73M | $679.08M | $1.44B | $1.46B |
| Low Forecast | $3.00B | $3.11B | $3.03B | $2.79B | $2.60B | $2.67B | $2.63B | $2.32B | $1.90B | $2.32B | $2.31B | $1.79B | $1.79B | $2.03B | $1.94B | $1.63B | $1.26B | $1.72B | $1.73B | $1.48B | $1.33B | $1.29B | $1.17B | $1.15B | $949.87M | $959.23M | $-54.73M | $452.72M | $1.44B | $1.46B |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.17% | 1.09% | 0.89% | 1.00% | 1.09% | 1.13% | 1.13% | 1.29% | 1.42% | 1.95% | 1.55% | 1.51% | 1.12% | -4.70% | 0.65% | 1.18% | 1.20% |
American Express Company's average Quarter net income forecast for Dec 23 is $1.87B, with a range of $1.79B to $2.05B. AXP's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -23.67% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $2.45B (Sep 23).
American Express Company SG&A Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $3.28B | $3.35B | $3.31B | $3.21B | $3.32B | $2.88B | $4.37B | $3.85B | $3.76B | $3.32B | $3.42B | $3.23B | $2.71B | $3.10B | $3.57B | $3.32B |
| Avg Forecast | $5.91B | $5.72B | $5.62B | $5.40B | $5.38B | $5.24B | $5.15B | $4.96B | $5.02B | $4.89B | $4.87B | $3.07B | $4.69B | $4.50B | $4.52B | $2.79B | $4.01B | $3.96B | $3.67B | $2.54B | $3.38B | $3.09B | $2.81B | $2.14B | $2.74B | $2.54B | $2.37B | $4.78B | $3.33B | $3.21B |
| High Forecast | $5.98B | $5.79B | $5.68B | $5.47B | $5.45B | $5.30B | $5.21B | $5.04B | $5.06B | $4.89B | $4.87B | $3.68B | $4.74B | $4.56B | $4.57B | $3.35B | $4.81B | $3.96B | $3.67B | $3.04B | $3.38B | $3.09B | $2.81B | $2.57B | $2.74B | $2.54B | $2.37B | $5.74B | $3.33B | $3.21B |
| Low Forecast | $5.78B | $5.60B | $5.50B | $5.29B | $5.27B | $5.13B | $5.04B | $4.87B | $4.98B | $4.89B | $4.87B | $2.45B | $4.62B | $4.41B | $4.42B | $2.23B | $3.21B | $3.96B | $3.67B | $2.03B | $3.38B | $3.09B | $2.81B | $1.71B | $2.74B | $2.54B | $2.37B | $3.82B | $3.33B | $3.21B |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.73% | 1.20% | 0.83% | 0.81% | 0.90% | 1.13% | 1.29% | 1.25% | 1.34% | 1.55% | 1.25% | 1.27% | 1.14% | 0.65% | 1.07% | 1.03% |
American Express Company's average Quarter SG&A projection for Sep 23 is $4.50B, based on 9 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $4.41B to $4.56B. The forecast indicates a 37.10% rise compared to AXP last annual SG&A of $3.28B (Jun 23).
American Express Company EPS Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $3.35 | $2.89 | $2.41 | $2.08 | $2.47 | $2.57 | $2.73 | $2.24 | $2.27 | $2.81 | $2.74 | $1.76 | $1.31 | $0.29 | $0.41 | $2.04 | $2.09 |
| Avg Forecast | $4.36 | $4.51 | $4.39 | $4.05 | $3.77 | $3.88 | $3.82 | $3.58 | $3.00 | $3.29 | $3.26 | $2.95 | $2.64 | $2.95 | $2.81 | $2.66 | $2.23 | $2.40 | $2.42 | $2.44 | $1.86 | $1.80 | $1.63 | $1.61 | $1.32 | $1.34 | $-0.08 | $1.46 | $2.01 | $2.03 |
| High Forecast | $4.42 | $4.58 | $4.46 | $4.11 | $3.83 | $3.94 | $3.88 | $3.70 | $3.29 | $3.30 | $3.26 | $2.95 | $2.89 | $2.99 | $2.86 | $2.70 | $2.27 | $2.40 | $2.42 | $2.44 | $1.88 | $1.80 | $1.63 | $1.61 | $1.32 | $1.34 | $-0.08 | $1.46 | $2.01 | $2.03 |
| Low Forecast | $4.24 | $4.39 | $4.27 | $3.94 | $3.67 | $3.77 | $3.71 | $3.28 | $2.68 | $3.28 | $3.26 | $2.95 | $2.52 | $2.87 | $2.74 | $2.58 | $2.17 | $2.40 | $2.42 | $2.44 | $1.85 | $1.80 | $1.63 | $1.61 | $1.32 | $1.34 | $-0.08 | $1.46 | $2.01 | $2.03 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.14% | 1.03% | 0.91% | 0.93% | 1.03% | 1.06% | 1.12% | 1.20% | 1.26% | 1.72% | 1.70% | 1.33% | 0.98% | -3.80% | 0.28% | 1.02% | 1.03% |
According to 15 Wall Street analysts, American Express Company's projected average Quarter EPS for Dec 23 is $2.64, with a low estimate of $2.52 and a high estimate of $2.89. This represents a -21.23% decrease compared to AXP previous annual EPS of $3.35 (Sep 23).
American Express Company Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PYPL | PayPal | $78.13 | $108.78 | 39.23% | Buy |
| ALLY | Ally Financial | $34.25 | $45.47 | 32.76% | Buy |
| COF | Capital One Financial | $161.28 | $169.68 | 5.21% | Hold |
| V | Visa | $291.85 | $295.63 | 1.30% | Buy |
| SYF | Synchrony Financial | $55.06 | $54.00 | -1.93% | Buy |
| MA | Mastercard | $505.58 | $477.03 | -5.65% | Buy |
| SOFI | SoFi | $10.91 | $10.07 | -7.70% | Hold |
| DFS | Discover Financial Services | $149.14 | $135.32 | -9.27% | Hold |
| AXP | American Express Company | $270.19 | $212.71 | -21.27% | Hold |
| UPST | Upstart | $47.24 | $36.82 | -22.06% | Hold |
AXP Forecast FAQ
Is American Express Company a good buy?
No, according to 26 Wall Street analysts, American Express Company (AXP) is considered a 'Hold'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 9 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 34.62% of AXP's total ratings.
What is AXP's price target?
American Express Company (AXP) average price target is $212.71 with a range of $146 to $300, implying a -21.27% from its last price of $270.19. The data is based on 26 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will American Express Company stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for AXP stock, the company can go down by -21.27% (from the last price of $270.19 to the average price target of $212.71), up by 11.03% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -45.96% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can American Express Company stock reach $400?
AXP's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $212.71 does not support the claim that American Express Company can reach $400 in the near future.
What is American Express Company's current price target trend?
4 Wall Street analysts forecast a $263 price target for American Express Company (AXP) this month, down -2.66% from its last price of $270.19. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target decreased by -1.61% and decreased by -11.87%, respectively.
What are American Express Company's analysts' financial forecasts?
American Express Company's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $70.71B (high $71.62B, low $69.27B), average EBITDA is $16.13B (high $16.34B, low $15.8B), average net income is $10.66B (high $10.88B, low $10.23B), average SG&A $20.73B (high $21B, low $20.31B), and average EPS is $15.04 (high $15.34, low $14.42). AXP's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $77.25B (high $78.18B, low $75.62B), average EBITDA is $17.62B (high $17.84B, low $17.25B), average net income is $12.27B (high $12.46B, low $11.93B), average SG&A $22.65B (high $22.92B, low $22.17B), and average EPS is $17.31 (high $17.58, low $16.83).
Did the AXP's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on American Express Company's last annual report (Dec 2022), the company's revenue was $52.86B, beating the average analysts forecast of $51.87B by 1.92%. Apple's EBITDA was $13.97B, beating the average prediction of $11.73B by 19.15%. The company's net income was $7.51B, beating the average estimation of $6.88B by 9.21%. Apple's SG&A was $12.71B, missing the average forecast of $14.17B by -10.31%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $9.86, beating the average prediction of $9.49 by 3.90%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Sep 2023), American Express Company's revenue was $15.38B, beating the average analysts' forecast of $15.35B by 0.17%. The company's EBITDA was $3.1B, missing the average prediction of $3.5B by -11.50%. American Express Company's net income was $2.45B, beating the average estimation of $2.09B by 17.27%. The company's SG&A was $0, missing the average forecast of $4.5B by -100.00%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $3.35, beating the average prediction of $2.95 by 13.64%