American Express Company (AXP)
Company Info
Highlights
$206.94B
$14.33
20.61
2.10
$75.33B
$62.05B
$14.80B
$218.27 - $325.19
$295.48
1.84%
3.44
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Performance
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Returns By Period
American Express Company (AXP) returned -0.36% year-to-date (YTD) and 25.36% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, AXP delivered an annualized return of 15.58%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.85%.
AXP
-0.36%
10.37%
-2.94%
25.36%
21.93%
26.99%
15.58%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.51%
6.15%
-2.00%
12.92%
12.68%
14.19%
10.85%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of AXP, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.21% | -5.19% | -10.60% | -0.65% | 10.37% | -0.36% | |||||||
| 2024 | 7.50% | 9.31% | 3.77% | 3.10% | 2.55% | -3.52% | 9.61% | 2.22% | 4.85% | -0.15% | 12.81% | -2.59% | 60.32% |
| 2023 | 18.81% | -0.54% | -5.20% | -1.83% | -1.72% | 9.86% | -2.72% | -6.45% | -5.57% | -1.72% | 16.94% | 9.70% | 28.67% |
| 2022 | 10.19% | 8.19% | -3.88% | -6.31% | -3.37% | -17.58% | 11.11% | -1.31% | -11.24% | 10.46% | 6.16% | -6.24% | -8.52% |
| 2021 | -3.51% | 16.34% | 4.88% | 8.42% | 4.42% | 3.18% | 3.48% | -2.68% | 0.95% | 3.99% | -12.36% | 7.42% | 36.88% |
| 2020 | 4.68% | -15.35% | -22.12% | 7.18% | 4.19% | 0.14% | -1.53% | 8.86% | -1.32% | -8.61% | 29.98% | 1.96% | -1.14% |
| 2019 | 8.18% | 4.91% | 1.45% | 7.63% | -2.15% | 7.61% | 1.07% | -3.22% | -1.74% | -0.47% | 2.42% | 3.64% | 32.52% |
| 2018 | 0.44% | -1.90% | -4.34% | 6.26% | -0.46% | -0.31% | 1.92% | 6.49% | 0.48% | -3.18% | 9.29% | -15.10% | -2.62% |
| 2017 | 3.54% | 4.82% | -1.19% | 0.59% | -2.91% | 9.49% | 1.56% | 1.02% | 5.06% | 6.00% | 2.29% | 1.64% | 36.22% |
| 2016 | -22.74% | 3.89% | 10.47% | 7.08% | 0.50% | -7.14% | 6.09% | 1.74% | -2.35% | 4.24% | 8.46% | 2.83% | 8.58% |
| 2015 | -13.02% | 1.12% | -3.93% | -0.86% | 2.93% | -2.14% | -2.14% | 0.87% | -3.38% | -0.80% | -2.21% | -2.92% | -24.21% |
| 2014 | -6.05% | 7.36% | -1.37% | -2.64% | 4.66% | 3.68% | -6.99% | 1.76% | -2.24% | 3.06% | 2.75% | 0.67% | 3.66% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 76, AXP is among the top 24% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Express Company (AXP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
American Express Company provided a 0.99% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.92 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 20 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.92 | $2.70 | $2.32 | $1.99 | $1.72 | $1.72 | $1.60 | $1.44 | $1.31 | $1.19 | $1.10 | $0.98 |
Dividend yield | 0.99% | 0.91% | 1.24% | 1.35% | 1.05% | 1.42% | 1.29% | 1.51% | 1.32% | 1.61% | 1.58% | 1.05% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Express Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.00 | $1.52 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.70 |
| 2023 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.32 |
| 2022 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.99 |
| 2021 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.72 |
| 2020 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.72 |
| 2019 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.60 |
| 2018 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.44 |
| 2017 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.31 |
| 2016 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.19 |
| 2015 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 |
| 2014 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
American Express Company has a dividend yield of 0.99%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
American Express Company has a payout ratio of 21.38%, which is below the market average. This means American Express Company returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Express Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the American Express Company was 83.91%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 793 trading sessions.
The current American Express Company drawdown is 9.47%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -83.91% | Jul 20, 2007 | 411 | Mar 6, 2009 | 793 | Apr 27, 2012 | 1204 |
| -74.69% | Jan 22, 1973 | 430 | Oct 3, 1974 | 2025 | Oct 8, 1982 | 2455 |
| -59.06% | Oct 3, 2000 | 241 | Sep 21, 2001 | 1054 | Nov 28, 2005 | 1295 |
| -53.86% | Oct 10, 1989 | 259 | Oct 17, 1990 | 700 | Jul 26, 1993 | 959 |
| -49.64% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 231 | Feb 22, 2021 | 254 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of American Express Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of American Express Company, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 5.2% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how American Express Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Credit Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for AXP, comparing it with other companies in the Credit Services industry. Currently, AXP has a P/E ratio of 20.6. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for AXP compared to other companies in the Credit Services industry. AXP currently has a PEG ratio of 2.1. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for AXP relative to other companies in the Credit Services industry. Currently, AXP has a P/S ratio of 3.3. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for AXP in comparison with other companies in the Credit Services industry. Currently, AXP has a P/B value of 6.6. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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