Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.80
American Express Company (AXP) Dividend History
Income profile from 1977 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.9%
Payout Ratio
19.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
14 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
19.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
14 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.7% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.9%
Trailing DPS$2.80
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout19.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout10.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak14 years
3Y CAGR16.7%
5Y CAGR12.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.8%
Total Shareholder Yield3.7%
1Y Total Return3.7%
5Y Total Return131.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$23,15510Y ago$59,11820Y ago$62,452
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (50 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
American Express Company distributes 19.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 10.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
AXP has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 16.7% and 5-year CAGR of 12.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AXP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.9% dividend yield, 2.8% buyback yield, 3.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 131.5%, with dividends contributing 8.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $59,118 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$12.28
Avg/Payment$0.6140
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026Latest | $0.8200 | — | 88.00% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.8200 | — | 99.92% | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | $0.8200 | — | 92.65% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Apr 4, 2025 | $0.8200 | ↑ +17.1% | 1.25% | May 9, 2025 |
| Jan 3, 2025 | $0.7000 | — | 92.38% | Feb 10, 2025 |
| Oct 4, 2024 | $0.7000 | — | 97.84% | Nov 8, 2024 |
| Jul 5, 2024 | $0.7000 | — | 1.10% | Aug 9, 2024 |
| Apr 4, 2024 | $0.7000 | ↑ +16.7% | 1.14% | May 10, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Payment Networks and Merchant Acquiring
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.9%
#2 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
19.7% payout
Streak
14Y
12.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.7%
#4 of 5
Annual Dividend History
50 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.82 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $3.16 | 17.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 2.7% |
| 2024 | $2.70 | 16.4% | 4 | $14.02 | 19.3% | 5.19x | 2.3% |
| 2023 | $2.32 | 16.6% | 4 | $11.21 | 20.7% | 4.83x | 2.0% |
| 2022 | $1.99 | 15.7% | 4 | $9.84 | 20.2% | 4.94x | 1.7% |
| 2021 | $1.72 | 0.0% | 4 | $10.02 | 17.2% | 5.83x | 1.5% |
| 2020 | $1.72 | 7.5% | 4 | $3.77 | 45.6% | 2.19x | 1.5% |
| 2019 | $1.60 | 11.1% | 4 | $7.99 | 20.0% | 4.99x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $1.44 | 9.9% | 4 | $8.06 | 17.9% | 5.60x | 1.2% |
| 2017 | $1.31 | 10.1% | 4 | $2.97 | 44.1% | 2.27x | 1.1% |
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How much dividend does AXP pay per share?
American Express Company (AXP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.80 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is AXP's next ex-dividend date?
AXP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AXP typically pays dividends Annual.
Is AXP's dividend safe?
AXP's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +19.7% and FCF payout ratio of +10.6%. With 14 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is AXP a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, American Express Company is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 14 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +12.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does AXP pay dividends?
American Express Company pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.80 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 49+ years from 1977 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AXP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AXP five years ago would be worth approximately $23,155 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AXP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AXP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.