What one share of American Express holds
American Express is a global payments and premium lifestyle brand powered by technology. Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, American Express’ card-issuing, merchant-acquiring and card network businesses offer products and services to a broad range of customers, including consumers, small businesses, mid-sized companies and large corporations around the world.
American Express’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-09-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-09-30.
| Sales | $113.67 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $17.72 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $5.44 |
| Free cash flow | $20.38 |
| Dividends | $3.67 |
| Cash and investments | $64.39 |
| Debt | $89.35 |
| Book value | $53.35 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $23.10 | $3.36 | $0.79 | $5.93 | $0.63 | $9.40 |
| 2008 | $24.54 | $2.33 | $0.85 | $5.88 | $0.72 | $10.21 |
| 2010 | $23.28 | $3.40 | $0.73 | $6.74 | $0.72 | $15.70 |
| 2011 | $25.31 | $4.17 | $1.00 | $7.84 | $0.72 | $16.15 |
| 2012 | $27.66 | $3.93 | $0.92 | $5.28 | $0.80 | $17.09 |
| 2013 | $30.18 | $4.92 | $0.92 | $6.92 | $0.89 | $18.32 |
| 2014 | $32.53 | $5.60 | $1.14 | $9.32 | $1.01 | $19.48 |
| 2015 | $32.72 | $5.15 | $1.34 | $9.34 | $1.13 | $21.33 |
| 2016 | $37.90 | $5.62 | $1.47 | $7.40 | $1.22 | $22.70 |
| 2017 | $41.62 | $2.99 | $1.20 | $14.08 | $1.34 | $21.26 |
| 2018 | $46.96 | $7.90 | $1.52 | $8.87 | $1.48 | $26.32 |
| 2019 | $52.48 | $7.99 | $1.98 | $14.44 | $1.64 | $28.48 |
| 2020 | $44.77 | $3.77 | $1.83 | $5.10 | $1.72 | $28.55 |
| 2021 | $53.65 | $10.02 | $1.96 | $16.58 | $1.72 | $29.14 |
| 2022 | $70.30 | $9.84 | $2.47 | $25.56 | $2.08 | $33.26 |
| 2023 | $82.22 | $11.21 | $2.12 | $23.09 | $2.40 | $38.81 |
| 2024 | $92.50 | $14.02 | $2.68 | $17.03 | $2.80 | $43.11 |
| 2025 | $103.78 | $15.38 | $3.48 | $22.99 | $3.28 | $48.80 |
Common questions about American Express
How much does one share of American Express earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of American Express earned $17.72 of profit on $113.67 of sales, keeping about 16¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does American Express pay a dividend?
Yes. American Express paid $3.67 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 21¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is American Express’s book value per share?
American Express’s book value is $53.35 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of September 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of American Express have?
Each share of American Express has $64.39 of cash and investments and $89.35 of debt, as of September 30, 2026.
What is American Express’s free cash flow per share?
$20.38 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has American Express’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $3.36 in 2007 to $15.38 in 2025, growing about 8.8% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has American Express bought back shares?
American Express’s share count fell about 42% from 2007 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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