American Express Company (AXP) Earnings History
Elite Compounder37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · 5-year EPS CAGR exceeds 18% — top-tier earnings quality
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American Express Company (AXP) Earnings Overview
As of June 21, 2026, American Express Company (AXP) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $11.22B, reflecting +9.7% year-over-year growth. The company earned $16.36 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 13.5%.
Looking at the long-term picture, AXP's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +32.5%, indicating exceptional earnings growth. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $10.83B in fiscal 2025, representing a new all-time high.
American Express Company maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 83.2%, operating margin of 17.1%, and net margin of 13.5%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including V ($22.24B net income, 50.1% margin), MA ($15.57B net income, 45.6% margin), COF ($2.45B net income, 3.5% margin), AXP has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare AXP vs V →
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AXP Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10.83B | +7.0% | $13.79B | $15.38 | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| 2024 | $10.13B | +21.0% | $12.89B | $14.02 | 13.7% | 17.4% |
| 2023 | $8.37B | +11.4% | $10.51B | $11.21 | 12.4% | 15.6% |
| 2022 | $7.51B | -6.8% | $9.59B | $9.84 | 13.5% | 17.2% |
| 2021 | $8.06B | +157.1% | $10.69B | $10.02 | 18.1% | 24.1% |
| 2020 | $3.13B | -53.6% | $4.30B | $3.77 | 8.2% | 11.2% |
| 2019 | $6.76B | -2.3% | $8.43B | $7.99 | 14.4% | 17.9% |
| 2018 | $6.92B | +151.9% | $8.12B | $8.06 | 16.0% | 18.8% |
| 2017 | $2.75B | -48.9% | $7.42B | $2.97 | 7.0% | 19.0% |
| 2016 | $5.38B | +4.1% | $8.04B | $5.65 | 14.0% | 21.0% |
| 2015 | $5.16B | -12.3% | $7.94B | $5.05 | 15.0% | 23.1% |
| 2014 | $5.88B | +9.8% | $8.99B | $5.56 | 16.7% | 25.6% |
| 2013 | $5.36B | +19.6% | $7.89B | $4.88 | 15.4% | 22.7% |
| 2012 | $4.48B | -9.2% | $6.45B | $3.89 | 13.3% | 19.1% |
| 2011 | $4.93B | +21.6% | $6.96B | $4.12 | 15.3% | 21.5% |
| 2010 | $4.06B | +90.5% | $5.96B | $3.35 | 13.5% | 19.9% |
| 2009 | $2.13B | -21.1% | $2.84B | $1.54 | 8.1% | 10.8% |
| 2008 | $2.70B | -32.7% | $3.58B | $2.33 | 8.5% | 11.2% |
| 2007 | $4.01B | +8.2% | $5.69B | $3.35 | 12.7% | 18.1% |
| 2006 | $3.71B | +1.0% | $5.07B | $2.99 | 13.4% | 18.3% |
| 2005 | $3.67B | +6.6% | $4.39B | $2.97 | 15.0% | 18.0% |
| 2004 | $3.44B | +15.3% | $3.83B | $2.68 | 15.3% | 17.0% |
| 2003 | $2.99B | +11.8% | $4.25B | $2.30 | 11.5% | 16.4% |
| 2002 | $2.67B | +103.7% | $3.73B | $2.01 | 11.2% | 15.7% |
| 2001 | $1.31B | -53.3% | $1.60B | $0.98 | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| 2000 | $2.81B | +13.5% | $3.91B | $2.07 | 11.9% | 16.5% |
| 1999 | $2.48B | +15.6% | $3.44B | $1.81 | 11.6% | 16.2% |
| 1998 | $2.14B | +7.5% | $2.92B | $1.54 | 11.2% | 15.3% |
| 1997 | $1.99B | +4.7% | $2.75B | $1.38 | 11.2% | 15.5% |
| 1996 | $1.90B | +21.5% | $2.66B | $1.30 | 11.7% | 16.4% |
| 1995 | $1.56B | +10.7% | $2.18B | $1.04 | 9.9% | 13.8% |
| 1994 | $1.41B | -4.4% | $1.89B | $0.92 | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| 1993 | $1.48B | +220.3% | $2.33B | $0.77 | 10.4% | 16.4% |
| 1992 | $462M | -41.5% | $775M | $0.30 | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| 1991 | $789M | +335.9% | $759M | $0.53 | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| 1990 | $181M | -84.4% | $725M | $0.11 | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| 1989 | $1.16B | - | $1.53B | $0.90 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
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AXP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AXP stock.
What is AXP earnings per share (EPS)?
AXP trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $16.36, reflecting +9.7% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +32.5%. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is American Express Company's net income?
American Express Company (AXP) trailing twelve-month net income is $11.2B as of 2025. Earnings grew +9.7% year-over-year. American Express Company has been profitable for 37 consecutive years.
Is AXP profitable?
Yes, AXP is profitable with a TTM net income of $11.2B and a net profit margin of +13.5%. American Express Company has generated profits for 37 consecutive years.
What is AXP's earnings growth rate?
AXP compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +9.7%, 3-Year: +16.1%, 5-Year: +32.5%, 10-Year: +11.8%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are AXP's profit margins?
American Express Company net profit margin is +13.5%, operating margin is +17.1%, and gross margin is +83.2%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +34.0%.
Is AXP growing earnings?
AXP is growing earnings steadily. YoY EPS growth of +9.7% is consistent with the 5-year CAGR of +32.5%. TTM net income is $11.2B.
What was AXP's best earnings year?
American Express Company's highest annual net income on record is $10.8B, achieved in fiscal year 2025. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were AXP's earnings last quarter?
AXP's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $3.0B with diluted EPS of $4.28. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.