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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
$173.03
+2.2%
$172.15
$164.07
$199.62
$2.61T1.2657.67 million shs93.13 million shs
American Express stock logo
AXP
American Express
$232.50
+0.4%
$224.31
$140.91
$240.55
$166.49B1.23.59 million shs2.70 million shs
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$397.84
+0.7%
$413.76
$303.40
$430.82
$2.94T0.8920.70 million shs17.22 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
+2.20%+1.85%+2.48%-6.90%+3.33%
American Express stock logo
AXP
American Express
+0.45%-1.94%+3.07%+12.64%+52.75%
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
+0.73%-0.30%-5.60%-3.25%+30.70%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
4.9449 of 5 stars
3.35.03.32.82.52.52.5
American Express stock logo
AXP
American Express
4.6292 of 5 stars
2.14.02.53.03.32.52.5
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
4.8801 of 5 stars
3.53.03.32.92.62.52.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
2.66
Moderate Buy$202.6217.10% Upside
American Express stock logo
AXP
American Express
2.26
Hold$210.71-9.37% Downside
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
2.94
Moderate Buy$452.6113.77% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest MSFT, AAPL, and AXP Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
5/3/2024
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
Monness Crespi & Hardt
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Boost Price TargetBuy$200.00 ➝ $205.00
5/3/2024
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
Needham & Company LLC
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$220.00
5/1/2024
American Express stock logo
AXP
American Express
Royal Bank of Canada
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$253.00 ➝ $263.00
5/1/2024
American Express stock logo
AXP
American Express
Robert W. Baird
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Boost Price TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$190.00 ➝ $205.00
4/29/2024
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
Citigroup
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$220.00 ➝ $210.00
4/29/2024
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
Sanford C. Bernstein
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$195.00
4/26/2024
American Express stock logo
AXP
American Express
William Blair
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Reiterated RatingOutperform
4/26/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$480.00 ➝ $500.00
4/26/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Raymond James
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$450.00 ➝ $480.00
4/26/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Wedbush
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$500.00
4/26/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Piper Sandler
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$455.00 ➝ $465.00
(Data available from 5/3/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
$383.29B6.97$7.13 per share24.26$4.00 per share43.26
American Express stock logo
AXP
American Express
$60.52B2.76$13.92 per share16.70$39.99 per share5.81
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$211.92B13.95$11.82 per share33.66$34.06 per share11.68

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
$97.00B$6.4226.9524.372.0526.16%156.04%29.39%N/A
American Express stock logo
AXP
American Express
$8.37B$12.1419.1515.691.3214.50%32.46%3.51%7/19/2024 (Estimated)
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$72.36B$11.5534.4530.162.0936.43%37.54%19.02%7/23/2024 (Estimated)

Latest MSFT, AAPL, and AXP Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/25/2024Q3 2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$2.81$2.94+$0.13$2.94$60.86 billion$61.86 billion    
4/19/2024Q1 24
American Express stock logo
AXP
American Express
$2.97$3.33+$0.36$3.33$15.79 billion$15.80 billion      

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
$0.960.55%+5.57%14.95%12 Years
American Express stock logo
AXP
American Express
$2.801.20%+10.49%23.06%3 Years
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$3.000.75%+10.11%25.97%22 Years

Latest MSFT, AAPL, and AXP Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
3/12/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
quarterly$0.750.72%5/15/20245/16/20246/13/2024
5/2/2024
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
quarterly$0.250.58%5/13/20245/16/2024
3/6/2024
American Express stock logo
AXP
American Express
quarterly$0.100.18%4/4/20244/5/20245/10/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
1.28
1.07
1.02
American Express stock logo
AXP
American Express
1.70
1.62
1.62
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
0.17
1.24
1.23

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
60.41%
American Express stock logo
AXP
American Express
84.33%
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
71.13%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
0.06%
American Express stock logo
AXP
American Express
0.12%
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
0.03%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
161,00015.44 billion15.43 billionOptionable
American Express stock logo
AXP
American Express
74,600719.30 million718.44 millionOptionable
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
221,0007.43 billion7.43 billionOptionable

MSFT, AAPL, and AXP Headlines

SourceHeadline
Microsofts Latest Update Leads To VPN Connection IssuesMicrosoft's Latest Update Leads To VPN Connection Issues
markets.businessinsider.com - May 3 at 8:38 AM
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Plans to Invest $2.2B in MalaysiaMicrosoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Plans to Invest $2.2B in Malaysia
msn.com - May 3 at 8:38 AM
Microsofts Efforts In Responsible AI: Report Details Strides And Challenges In 2023Microsoft's Efforts In Responsible AI: Report Details Strides And Challenges In 2023
benzinga.com - May 3 at 8:38 AM
Tesla Stock’s Towering AI Valuation Is Detached From RealityTesla Stock’s Towering AI Valuation Is Detached From Reality
finance.yahoo.com - May 3 at 8:38 AM
Amazon Web Services CEO: Were on track to hit $100 billion in sales in 2024Amazon Web Services CEO: We're on track to hit $100 billion in sales in 2024
finance.yahoo.com - May 3 at 8:38 AM
Earnings: Investors Eat Up Results From Chipotle, Tesla, and AlphabetEarnings: Investors Eat Up Results From Chipotle, Tesla, and Alphabet
fool.com - May 3 at 8:38 AM
Heres How Much It Would Cost to Build Your Own Personal Equal Weight "Magnificent Seven" ETFHere's How Much It Would Cost to Build Your Own Personal Equal Weight "Magnificent Seven" ETF
fool.com - May 3 at 7:15 AM
Most Magnificent Seven stocks have now reported earnings. What can Apple, Amazon, Meta, Google, Microsoft and Tesla tell us about future market growth?Most Magnificent Seven stocks have now reported earnings. What can Apple, Amazon, Meta, Google, Microsoft and Tesla tell us about future market growth?
invezz.com - May 3 at 6:37 AM
Microsoft Stock Analysis: Why You Should Buy the MSFT DipMicrosoft Stock Analysis: Why You Should Buy the MSFT Dip
investorplace.com - May 3 at 6:00 AM
Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Purchased by Confluence Wealth Services Inc.Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Purchased by Confluence Wealth Services Inc.
marketbeat.com - May 3 at 4:16 AM
Microsoft to spend $2.2B in building cloud, AI infrastructure in MalaysiaMicrosoft to spend $2.2B in building cloud, AI infrastructure in Malaysia
msn.com - May 3 at 2:28 AM
A 2019 email from Microsofts CTO to CEO Satya Nadella and Bill Gates shows how spooked the company was by AI rivals Google and OpenAI - Yahoo FinanceA 2019 email from Microsoft's CTO to CEO Satya Nadella and Bill Gates shows how spooked the company was by AI rivals Google and OpenAI - Yahoo Finance
news.google.com - May 2 at 10:03 PM
Google says its secure entry passkeys have been used a billion times - EngadgetGoogle says its secure entry passkeys have been used a billion times - Engadget
news.google.com - May 2 at 10:03 PM
Kessler Investment Group LLC Trims Holdings in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Kessler Investment Group LLC Trims Holdings in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
marketbeat.com - May 2 at 8:28 PM
Microsoft Bans U.S. Police Departments from Using Enterprise AI ToolMicrosoft Bans U.S. Police Departments from Using Enterprise AI Tool
techcrunch.com - May 2 at 6:59 PM
Microsoft Bans Police Use of AI Service for Facial RecognitionMicrosoft Bans Police Use of AI Service for Facial Recognition
pymnts.com - May 2 at 6:31 PM
RSA Partners with Microsoft to Secure Environments through New External Authentication Methods CapabilityRSA Partners with Microsoft to Secure Environments through New External Authentication Methods Capability
businesswire.com - May 2 at 5:15 PM
Microsoft bans U.S. police departments from using enterprise AI tool for facial recognitionMicrosoft bans U.S. police departments from using enterprise AI tool for facial recognition
techcrunch.com - May 2 at 4:57 PM
Former Microsoft Sales Executive, Bob Culliton, Joins LawFi as SVP of PartnershipsFormer Microsoft Sales Executive, Bob Culliton, Joins LawFi as SVP of Partnerships
businesswire.com - May 2 at 2:59 PM
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Trading Up 0.2%Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Trading Up 0.2%
marketbeat.com - May 2 at 2:47 PM
Analysis: Microsoft’s $2.2 Billion AI Bet May Boost Malaysia’s Tech IndustryAnalysis: Microsoft’s $2.2 Billion AI Bet May Boost Malaysia’s Tech Industry
pymnts.com - May 2 at 2:04 PM
Analysis: Microsofts $2.2 Billion AI Bet May Boost Malaysias Tech IndustryAnalysis: Microsoft's $2.2 Billion AI Bet May Boost Malaysia's Tech Industry
pymnts.com - May 2 at 2:02 PM
SEC Ends Probe of Trades Before Activision-Microsoft Merger with No ActionSEC Ends Probe of Trades Before Activision-Microsoft Merger with No Action
wsj.com - May 2 at 11:37 AM
Mastering Stocks in the Dow: Insights into the DJIA (MSFT)Mastering Stocks in the Dow: Insights into the DJIA (MSFT)
marketbeat.com - May 2 at 11:32 AM

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Company Descriptions

Apple logo

Apple

NASDAQ:AAPL
Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide. The company offers iPhone, a line of smartphones; Mac, a line of personal computers; iPad, a line of multi-purpose tablets; and wearables, home, and accessories comprising AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Beats products, and HomePod. It also provides AppleCare support and cloud services; and operates various platforms, including the App Store that allow customers to discover and download applications and digital content, such as books, music, video, games, and podcasts. In addition, the company offers various services, such as Apple Arcade, a game subscription service; Apple Fitness+, a personalized fitness service; Apple Music, which offers users a curated listening experience with on-demand radio stations; Apple News+, a subscription news and magazine service; Apple TV+, which offers exclusive original content; Apple Card, a co-branded credit card; and Apple Pay, a cashless payment service, as well as licenses its intellectual property. The company serves consumers, and small and mid-sized businesses; and the education, enterprise, and government markets. It distributes third-party applications for its products through the App Store. The company also sells its products through its retail and online stores, and direct sales force; and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and resellers. Apple Inc. was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.
American Express logo

American Express

NYSE:AXP
American Express Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as integrated payments company in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, Canada, the Caribbean, and Internationally. It operates through four segments: U.S. Consumer Services, Commercial Services, International Card Services, and Global Merchant and Network Services. The company's products and services include credit card, charge card, banking, and other payment and financing products; network services; expense management products and services; and travel and lifestyle services. It also provides merchant acquisition and processing, servicing and settlement, point-of-sale marketing, and information products and services for merchants; and fraud prevention services, as well as the design and operation of customer loyalty programs. In addition, the company operates lounges at airports under Centurion Lounge brand name. It sells its products and services to consumers, small businesses, mid-sized companies, and large corporations through mobile and online applications, affiliate marketing, customer referral programs, third-party service providers and business partners, direct mail, telephone, in-house sales teams, and direct response advertising. American Express Company was founded in 1850 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Microsoft logo

Microsoft

NASDAQ:MSFT
Microsoft Corporation develops and supports software, services, devices and solutions worldwide. The Productivity and Business Processes segment offers office, exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, office 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft viva, and Microsoft 365 copilot; and office consumer services, such as Microsoft 365 consumer subscriptions, Office licensed on-premises, and other office services. This segment also provides LinkedIn; and dynamics business solutions, including Dynamics 365, a set of intelligent, cloud-based applications across ERP, CRM, power apps, and power automate; and on-premises ERP and CRM applications. The Intelligent Cloud segment offers server products and cloud services, such as azure and other cloud services; SQL and windows server, visual studio, system center, and related client access licenses, as well as nuance and GitHub; and enterprise services including enterprise support services, industry solutions, and nuance professional services. The More Personal Computing segment offers Windows, including windows OEM licensing and other non-volume licensing of the Windows operating system; Windows commercial comprising volume licensing of the Windows operating system, windows cloud services, and other Windows commercial offerings; patent licensing; and windows Internet of Things; and devices, such as surface, HoloLens, and PC accessories. Additionally, this segment provides gaming, which includes Xbox hardware and content, and first- and third-party content; Xbox game pass and other subscriptions, cloud gaming, advertising, third-party disc royalties, and other cloud services; and search and news advertising, which includes Bing, Microsoft News and Edge, and third-party affiliates. The company sells its products through OEMs, distributors, and resellers; and directly through digital marketplaces, online, and retail stores. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.