3 Reasons American Express Is a Long-Term Buy for 2030 and Beyond

Although growth stocks have a place in many portfolios, even young, risk-tolerant investors should own some long-term value stocks. These stocks that you can count on give you the flexibility to invest some of your other funds in higher-risk, higher-growth potential stocks, since they minimize the overall risk of your entire portfolio.American Express (NYSE: AXP) has been around since 1850 -- that's quite a track record of success. It's a top stock with a differentiated model and long-term growth drivers, and it offers stability for any kind of investor. Here are three reasons to buy it now and hold it for at least five years.American Express has created a brand that targets the affluent consumer, and this customer base is more resilient than the average person. That provides some security for American Express, and it has continued to report healthy, profitable growth despite the inflationary environment. Revenue increased 10% year over year (currency neutral) in 2024, and earnings per share were up 25% to $14.01. CEO Stephen Squeri noted that momentum increased toward the end of the year with a strong holiday season.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool