Stock price performance comparison: VISA (V) vs American Express (AXP)
Category: Visa (V) and American Express (AXP)
Date: 4 July 2021 Stock price of Visa (V): $238.63 Stock price of American Express (AXP): $168.50 Stock price performance comparison between two of biggest bank card and payment processing firms. We compare the stock performance of Visa (V) and American Express (AXP). Which of these two bank card and payment processing stocks has been the best performer over the last 5 years?
|
Our YouTube channel is now live. Watch short summary videos of our articles
The stock of Visa (V) has managed to easily outperform that of American Express (AXP) over the last 5 years. Over the last 5 years for every 1% that Visa (V) stock increased the stock of American Express (AXP) increased by 0.79%"
More About Visa (V)
Visa is the world’s leader in digital payments. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure payment network – enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company’s relentless focus on innovation is a catalyst for the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device. As the world moves from analogue to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce
More About American Express (AXP)
American Express (NYSE: AXP) is a globally integrated payments company that provides customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Our integrated payments platform includes card-issuing, merchant-acquiring and card network businesses. We are a leader in providing payment products and services to a broad range of customers, including consumers, small businesses, mid-sized companies and large corporations around the world.
Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, American Express has a heritage built on service and sustained by innovation. American Express® cards issued by American Express as well as by third-party banks and other institutions on the American Express network are accepted at millions of merchants around the world. |
Visa (V) vs American Express (AXP) stock comparison chart
The image below shows the stock price performance of Visa (V) and American Express (AXP) over the last 5 years. Both these firms stocks have seen significant increases over the last 5 years. The summary below shows the stock price returns of Visa and Mastercard over the last 5 years:
The stock of Visa (V) has managed to easily outperform that of American Express (AXP) over the last 5 years. Over the last 5 years for every 1% that Visa (V) stock increased the stock of American Express (AXP) increased by 0.79%
- Visa (V): 201.3%
- American Express (AXP): 160%
The stock of Visa (V) has managed to easily outperform that of American Express (AXP) over the last 5 years. Over the last 5 years for every 1% that Visa (V) stock increased the stock of American Express (AXP) increased by 0.79%
Market Capital of Visa (V) and American Express (AXP)
So what does market capital mean? Well it basically shows what a firm is worth based on the number of shares it has in issue and its current stock price. As at 3 July 2021 Visa (V) and American Express (AXP) has the following market capitals
Based on the current market capital of both firms Visa (V) is 3.76 times the size of American Express (AXP). Put differently Visa is worth 276% more than American Express
- Market Capital of Visa (V): $508.9 billion
- Market Capital of American Express (AXP): $135.4 billion
Based on the current market capital of both firms Visa (V) is 3.76 times the size of American Express (AXP). Put differently Visa is worth 276% more than American Express
Related Topics