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American Express Company (AXP)
Common Stock · Currency in USD · XNYS
American Express is a global financial institution, operating in about 130 countries, that provides consumers and businesses charge and credit card payment products. The company also operates a highly profitable merchant payment network. It operates in four segments: US consumer services, US commercial services, international card services, and global merchant and network services. In addition to payment products, the company's commercial business offers expense management tools, consulting services, and business loans.
Company Info
SIC6199
Composite FIGIBBG000BCQZS4
CIK0000004962
IPOJun 1, 1972
Sectorfinance services
Highlights
Market Cap$205.86B
EPS$16.56
P/E Ratio17.73
Revenue$41.47B
Gross Profit$41.66B
Net Income$11.61B
Employees76,800
WSO685,783,466
Phone(212) 640-2000
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Analysis
Share Price Chart
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in American Express Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
American Express Company (AXP) has returned -18.76% so far this year and 33.24% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, AXP has achieved an annualized return of 17.27%, outperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
AXP
1M-2.18%
6M-9.58%
YTD-18.76%
1Y33.24%
5Y15.31%
10Y17.27%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of American Express Company (AXP) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -4.69% | -11.83% | -0.24% | -2.15% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 5.82% | -3.60% | -10.74% | 0.25% | 9.72% | 9.11% | -5.56% | 12.67% | 1.68% | 8.98% | 1.18% | 1.67% |
| 2024 | 7.64% | 9.51% | 3.82% | 2.90% | 2.91% | -3.59% | 8.91% | 1.89% | 6.03% | -0.44% | 11.89% | -3.08% |
| 2023 | 16.98% | 0.35% | -4.93% | -1.69% | -2.03% | 9.52% | -3.11% | -5.93% | -6.21% | -1.61% | 16.57% | 9.77% |
| 2022 | 9.31% | 8.13% | -3.94% | -7.17% | -3.34% | -17.83% | 11.55% | -0.55% | -10.55% | 7.61% | 5.09% | -6.32% |
| 2021 | -4.15% | 14.92% | 2.36% | 7.74% | 3.58% | 1.67% | 2.95% | -3.03% | 0.72% | 3.13% | -12.76% | 4.80% |
| 2020 | 4.18% | -15.79% | -22.95% | 13.14% | 7.91% | -0.38% | -2.03% | 8.87% | -0.29% | -9.06% | 27.57% | 0.49% |
| 2019 | 9.36% | 5.20% | 0.83% | 6.29% | -2.35% | 7.75% | -0.74% | -2.75% | -1.32% | -1.20% | 1.44% | 3.47% |
| 2018 | -0.33% | -1.46% | -4.64% | 6.02% | -0.53% | -1.35% | 2.18% | 6.09% | 0.13% | -4.71% | 8.73% | -16.38% |
| 2017 | 1.99% | 4.18% | -2.39% | 0.10% | -2.88% | 9.08% | 0.64% | 0.44% | 4.81% | 5.62% | 1.47% | 1.25% |
| 2016 | 7.30% | 0.27% | -7.15% | 6.02% | 1.69% | -2.30% | 4.06% | 7.89% | 2.25% |
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Express Company (AXP) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of AXP compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current American Express Company volatility is 1.25%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 300.05B | 271.46B | 261.11B | 228.35B | 188.55B | 191.37B | 198.32B | 188.60B | 181.16B | 158.89B | 161.18B | 159.10B | 153.38B | 153.14B | 153.34B | 147.04B | 124.09B |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 33.47B | 30.26B | 28.06B | 24.71B | 22.18B | 22.98B | 23.07B | 22.29B | 18.23B | 20.50B | 20.67B | 20.67B | 19.50B | 18.89B | 18.79B | 16.23B | 14.41B |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | 33.47B | 30.26B | 28.06B | 24.71B | 22.18B | 22.98B | 23.07B | 22.29B | 18.23B | 20.50B | 20.67B | 20.67B | 19.50B | 18.89B | 18.79B | 16.23B | 14.41B |
| Long-term Debt (USD) | 56.39B | 49.72B | 47.87B | 42.57B | 38.68B | 42.95B | 57.84B | 58.42B | 55.80B | 46.99B | 48.06B | 57.96B | 55.33B | 58.97B | 59.57B | 66.42B | 52.34B |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 263.49B | 238.52B | 230.48B | 201.11B | 163.84B | 166.05B | 172.82B | 164.15B | 160.66B | 136.34B | 138.41B | 136.17B | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wages (USD) | 3.09B | 2.68B | 2.57B | 2.53B | 2.53B | 2.34B | 2.43B | 2.16B | 2.28B | 2.06B | 2.10B | 2.26B | - | - | - | - | - |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 266.58B | 241.20B | 233.05B | 203.64B | 166.37B | 168.38B | 175.25B | 166.31B | 162.93B | 138.39B | 140.51B | 138.43B | 133.88B | 134.25B | 134.54B | 130.81B | 109.68B |
| Liabilities (USD) | 266.58B | 241.20B | 233.05B | 203.64B | 166.37B | 168.38B | 175.25B | 166.31B | 162.93B | 138.39B | 140.51B | 138.43B | 133.88B | 134.25B | 134.54B | 130.81B | 109.68B |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | 6.12B | 5.37B | 5.14B | 5.22B | 4.99B | 5.02B | 4.83B | 4.42B | 4.33B | 4.43B | 4.11B | 3.94B | 3.88B | 3.64B | 3.37B | 2.91B | 2.78B |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Current Assets (USD) | 300.05B | 271.46B | 261.11B | 228.35B | 188.55B | 191.37B | 198.32B | 188.60B | 181.16B | 158.89B | 161.18B | 159.10B | 153.38B | 153.14B | 153.34B | 147.04B | 124.09B |
| Assets (USD) | 300.05B | 271.46B | 261.11B | 228.35B | 188.55B | 191.37B | 198.32B | 188.60B | 181.16B | 158.89B | 161.18B | 159.10B | 153.38B | 153.14B | 153.34B | 147.04B | 124.09B |
News and Insights
American Express is experiencing strong growth driven by premium fee-paying cardholders, with over 70% of new accounts being fee-paying products and net card fees reaching $10 billion in 2025. The company is investing heavily in AI technology, including agentic AI systems that could autonomously handle shopping and payments. Notably, millennials and Gen Z now represent 65% of new account acquisitions globally, with the average new Platinum cardholder aged 33, signaling a significant demographic shift in the company's customer base.
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Berkshire Hathaway's longest-held investments in Coca-Cola, American Express, and Moody's are generating exceptional returns through dividend income alone, doubling the initial investment every 21-30 months. These companies benefit from strong competitive advantages and consistent dividend growth, with yields on cost of 63%, 45%, and 41% respectively. New CEO Greg Abel has committed to maintaining these 'forever' holdings.
US Financial 15 Split Corp. declared a monthly preferred dividend of $0.06942 per share (10.00% annually), payable April 10, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026. The fund invests in a portfolio of 15 major U.S. financial services companies.
Two Motley Fool contributors identify buying opportunities in stocks that have experienced significant declines due to short-term market overreactions. Fluence Energy has dropped 51% from its February peak despite maintaining a record $5.5 billion backlog and promising 36 GWh of potential data center projects in development. American Express has fallen 22% from recent highs amid sector-wide financial stock weakness, but maintains strong credit management metrics and expects 9-10% revenue growth with 12.5-16.4% EPS growth for fiscal 2026.
Robinhood is launching a platinum credit card with a $695 annual fee and over $3,000 in potential perks, mimicking American Express' successful Platinum Card strategy. While the move represents Robinhood's expansion into banking products, the author argues it's unlikely to significantly disrupt AmEx's market position due to differences in target customer demographics and AmEx's strong brand. However, Robinhood's strategy could prove effective long-term as its customer base accumulates wealth.
Following recent market turbulence from tariff uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, two stocks from Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio present attractive buying opportunities. American Express has fallen 20% in two months despite strong double-digit revenue and earnings growth, while Ally Financial trades at a cheap valuation of just over 7x forward earnings with record auto lending volume and a 3.2% dividend yield.
Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's successor at Berkshire Hathaway, identified nine core holdings that represent over 60% of the company's stock portfolio and plans to hold them indefinitely. These include Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola, Moody's, and five Japanese trading houses (Mitsubishi, Mitsui, Itochu, Sumitomo, and Marubeni). Abel expects limited trading activity in these positions going forward.
This Is How Much Berkshire Hathaway Made From Coca-Cola and American Express Dividends in 2025 Alonepositive
Berkshire Hathaway generated $816 million in dividends from Coca-Cola and $479 million from American Express in 2025 alone. These two longest-held positions, owned for nearly 40 years, demonstrate the power of dividend compounding with yield-on-cost of 65% for Coca-Cola and 44% for American Express, far exceeding current market yields.