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American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) is a global payments and premium lifestyle brand that regularly issues news about its business strategy, customer programs and financial performance. Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, the company emphasizes trust, security and service, and communicates frequently with investors and customers through press releases and webcasts.
On this page, readers can follow American Express news covering topics such as earnings conference call announcements, dividend declarations and participation in financial services conferences. The company often announces dates for quarterly earnings webcasts and other investor events, providing insight into how management discusses business trends and financial results.
American Express also releases news about its support for small businesses and communities, including grant programs for small and independently owned restaurants and Shop Small initiatives. Additional coverage includes programs like the American Express Leadership Academy for nonprofit leaders and partnerships that expand access to dining, travel and entertainment experiences, such as activities around major sporting events and collaborations with platforms like Resy.
Updates on technology and commercial solutions, including partnerships to enhance virtual card issuance and real-time transaction data for expense management, are another recurring theme in the company’s news flow. Investors and observers can use this news page to monitor how American Express presents its brand, customer initiatives and product capabilities over time. For those tracking AXP stock, the news feed offers a centralized view of company announcements that may inform their understanding of the business.
American Express (NYSE: AXP) has announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on the company's 3.550% Fixed Rate Reset Noncumulative Preferred Shares, Series D. The dividend amount is set at $8,875.00 per share, which equals $8.87500 per related Depositary Share. Shareholders who are on record as of March 1, 2025, will receive the dividend payment on March 17, 2025.
American Express (NYSE: AXP) reported strong financial results for FY 2024, with record revenues of $65.9 billion, up 9% year-over-year (10% FX-adjusted). The company achieved net income of $10.1 billion, representing a 21% increase, and earnings per share of $14.01, up 25% from the previous year.
Key highlights include record card member spending, record net card fee revenues, and 13 million new card acquisitions. Fourth quarter performance showed accelerated billings growth of 8%, driven by stronger holiday season spending. The company maintained strong credit performance with a net write-off rate of 2.0% for the full year.
Looking ahead to 2025, AXP projects revenue growth of 8-10% and EPS between $15.00-$15.50. The company plans to increase its quarterly dividend by 17% to $0.82 per common share.
American Express (NYSE: AXP) has announced its participation in the upcoming UBS Financial Services Conference scheduled for Monday, February 10, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern. The company will engage in discussions focusing on its business strategy and financial performance.
The event will be accessible to the public through a live audio webcast via the American Express Investor Relations website. For those unable to attend the live session, an audio replay will be made available on the same platform following the event.
American Express (NYSE: AXP) has announced plans to host two live audio webcasts for its upcoming earnings releases. The first webcast, scheduled for January 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET, will discuss fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results. The second webcast, planned for April 17, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET, will cover first quarter 2025 financial results. Financial results and presentation materials will be released at approximately 7 a.m. ET before each conference call on the company's Investor Relations website. Audio replays will be available after both calls.
American Express (NYSE: AXP) has announced its regular quarterly dividend of $0.70 per common share. The dividend will be payable on February 10, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of January 3, 2025.
American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced that Chairman and CEO Stephen J. Squeri will participate in the Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference in New York. The event will take place on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 09:20 a.m. Eastern. Squeri will engage in a fireside chat discussing the company's business strategy and financial performance. The public can access a live audio webcast through the American Express Investor Relations website, with an audio replay available after the event.
American Express (NYSE: AXP) has announced its Board of Directors' declaration of a quarterly dividend on the company's 3.550% Fixed Rate Reset Noncumulative Preferred Shares, Series D. The dividend amount is set at $8,973.61 per share, equivalent to $8.97361 per related Depositary Share. Shareholders of record as of December 1, 2024, will receive the dividend payment on December 16, 2024.
American Express (NYSE: AXP) reported strong third-quarter results, with net income of $2.51 billion, or $3.49 per share, compared to $2.45 billion, or $3.30 per share, a year ago. The company achieved its 10th consecutive quarter of record revenue, rising 8% to $16.6 billion. Based on this performance, American Express raised its full-year 2024 EPS guidance to $13.75 - $14.05, up from $13.30 - $13.80 previously.
Key highlights include:
- Total Card Member spending increased 6%
- Card fee revenue growth accelerated to 18%
- 3.3 million new card acquisitions
- Completed 40 product refreshes globally since the beginning of the year
The company's continued momentum demonstrates the success of its product refresh strategy, particularly in attracting Millennial and Gen-Z consumers.
American Express Travel has unveiled its 2025 Trending Destinations list, featuring ten must-visit locations tailored for Millennial and Gen Z travelers. The list, based on global American Express Card Member travel bookings and expert insights, includes diverse destinations such as Brisbane, Australia; Brittany, France; and Moab, Utah.
To enhance travel experiences, American Express has expanded The Hotel Collection by 40%, now offering over 1,000 properties across 50 new destinations. Gold and Platinum Card Members booking through Amex Travel can enjoy benefits like room upgrades, early check-in, late check-out, and a $100 credit for eligible charges.
The company aims to provide comprehensive travel support through its global network of Travel Consultants, airport lounges, dining reservations via Resy, and extensive hotel programs.
American Express (NYSE: AXP) has announced a new collaboration with Boost Payment Solutions to provide commercial virtual Card processing services to U.S. merchants accepting American Express. Qualified merchants will have access to Boost Intercept®, Boost's patented Straight-Through Processing (STP) solution, at no additional cost. This initiative aims to streamline the acceptance of American Express virtual Cards and address challenges associated with manual processing.
The collaboration comes as virtual cards are expected to account for 52% of U.S. commercial card spend by 2025. Boost Intercept® automates the entire process, potentially leading to better cash-flow management and more efficient operations for suppliers. The solution can help reduce payment cycles, improve reconciliation efforts, and save time for finance teams.