American Express Company (AXP) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1989 to 2024
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EPS Growth Rates (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 81.9% | 17.4% | 13.7% |
| 2023 | 82.5% | 15.6% | 12.4% |
| 2022 | 91.1% | 17.2% | 13.5% |
| 2021 | 100.3% | 24.1% | 18.1% |
| 2020 | 82.2% | 11.2% | 8.2% |
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American Express Company (AXP) Earnings Overview
As of March 2, 2026, American Express Company (AXP) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $10.54B, reflecting +0.3% year-over-year growth. The company earned $15.21 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 0.1%.
Looking at the long-term picture, AXP's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +11.9%, showing solid earnings momentum. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $10.13B in fiscal 2024, representing a new all-time high.
American Express Company maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 0.8%, operating margin of 0.2%, and net margin of 0.1%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to industry peers including MA ($14.97B net income, 0.5% margin), PYPL ($5.23B net income, 0.2% margin), WU ($500M net income, 0.1% margin), AXP has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare AXP vs MA →
Peer Comparison
Earnings metrics vs industry competitors
Historical Data
36 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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Start ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
Is AXP growing earnings?
AXP EPS of $15.21 reflects slowing growth at +0.3%, below the 5-year CAGR of +11.9%. TTM net income is $10.5B. Expansion rate has moderated.
What are AXP's profit margins?
American Express Company net margin is +0.1%, with operating margin at +0.2%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are AXP's earnings?
AXP earnings data spans 1989-2024. The current earnings trend is +0.3% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.