Summary
American Express Beats
American Express (AXP) reported 1st Quarter March 2026 earnings of $4.28 per share on revenue of $18.9 billion. The consensus earnings estimate was $4.03 per share on revenue of $18.6 billion. The Earnings Whisper number was $4.10 per share. Revenue grew 11.4% on a year-over-year basis.
The company said in its earnings presentation it continues to expect 2026 earnings of $17.30 to $17.90 per share on revenue of $78.70 billion to $79.42 billion. The current consensus earnings estimate is $17.53 per share on revenue of $78.87 billion for the year ending December 31, 2026.
American Express Co is a payments, network and travel company, which offers credit payment card products and travel-related services to consumers and businesses.
Results
Reported Earnings
$4.28
Earnings Whisper
$4.10
Consensus Estimate
$4.03
Reported Revenue
$18.91 Bil
Revenue Estimate
$18.62 Bil
Growth
Earnings Growth
Revenue Growth
Earnings Release
American Express Reports First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) today reported its first-quarter 2026 financial results. The earnings release and supplemental financial data are available on the company’s Investor Relations website at http://ir.americanexpress.com.
An investor conference call will be held at 8:30 a.m. (ET) today to discuss the company’s first-quarter 2026 results. Live audio and presentation slides for the investor conference call will be available to the general public on the above-mentioned American Express Investor Relations website. A replay of the conference call will be available at the same website address following the call.
ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS
American Express (NYSE: AXP) is a global payments and premium lifestyle brand powered by technology. Our colleagues around the world back our customers with differentiated products, services, and experiences that enrich lives and build business success.
Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, American Express’ brand is built on trust, security, service, and a rich history of delivering innovation and Membership value for our customers. We seek to provide the world’s best customer experience every day to a broad range of consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and large corporations, and we build and manage relationships with millions of merchants across our global network.
For more information about American Express, visit americanexpress.com, americanexpress.com/en-us/newsroom/, and ir.americanexpress.com.
Source: American Express Company
Location: Global
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260422961720/en/
Media:
Amanda Miller, Amanda.C.Miller@aexp.com, +1.408.219.0563
Deniz Yigin, Deniz.Yigin@aexp.com, +1.332.999.0836
Investors/Analysts:
Kartik Ramachandran, Kartik.Ramachandran@aexp.com, +1.212.640.5574
Amanda Blumstein, Amanda.Blumstein@aexp.com, +1.212.640.5574
Source: American Express Company
