Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.26
American Express Company (AXP) Dividend History
Income profile from 1977 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Payout Ratio
21.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
AXP Dividend Income Check
Safety
21.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.7% and trend is rising.
AXP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$3.26
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout21.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout15.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR16.7%
5Y CAGR12.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.9%
Total Shareholder Yield3.9%
1Y Total Return-10.5%
5Y Total Return81.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,18610Y ago$50,58120Y ago$60,281
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.
AXP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (50 years of payments)
AXP Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
American Express Company distributes 21.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 15.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AXP has raised its dividend for 4 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: 1.1% dividend yield, 2.9% buyback yield, 3.9% 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 81.9%, with dividends contributing 7.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $50,581 today.
AXP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$13.32
Avg/Payment$0.6660
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026Latest | $0.9500 | — | 1.01% | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | $0.9500 | ↑ +15.9% | 1.14% | May 8, 2026 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $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 |
AXP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#7 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
21.0% payout
Streak
4Y
12.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.9%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXPAmerican Express Com… | $203.9B | 1.1% | 21.0% | 4 | Sustainable |
 VVisa Inc. | $675.0B | 0.7% | 23.1% | 18 | Sustainable |
 MAMastercard Incorpora… | $494.7B | 0.5% | 18.4% | 14 | Sustainable |
 COFCapital One Financia… | $120.3B | 1.4% | 61.8% | 1 | Watch |
 JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co. | $904.4B | 1.8% | 29.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
2nd  BACBank of America Corp… | $397.4B | 2.3% | 31.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  CCitigroup Inc. | $226.3B | 2.2% | 37.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
 SYFSynchrony Financial | $23.0B | 1.7% | 12.0% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st  ALLYAlly Financial Inc. | $11.7B | 3.1% | 44.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
AXP Annual Dividend History (1977–2026)
50 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.72 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2.3% |
| 2025 | $3.16 | 17.0% | 4 | $15.38 | 20.5% | 4.87x | 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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AXP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AXP stock.
How much dividend does AXP pay per share?
American Express Company (AXP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.26 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Quarterly.
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 Quarterly.
Is AXP's dividend safe?
AXP's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +21.0% and FCF payout ratio of +15.8%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is AXP a Dividend Payer?
Yes, American Express Company is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 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 Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $3.26 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 $18,186 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 +1.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.