EPS (Diluted) for American Express (AXP)
According to American Express's latest reported financial statements, the company's current diluted EPS (TTM) is $16.03. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) is net income divided by the diluted weighted-average shares outstanding over the period. It expresses profit on a per-share basis — the figure investors use to value an individual share — and accounts for potential dilution from options, RSUs, and convertible securities.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$16.03
YoY change
+9.7%
5Y CAGR
+32.5%
Peak year (2025)
$15.38
Latest annual
$15.38
EPS (Diluted) history chart for American Express (AXP) from 1985 to 2025
EPS (Diluted) history table for American Express (AXP) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EPS (Diluted) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15.38 | +9.7% | ||
| 2024 | $14.02 | +25.1% | ||
| 2023 | $11.21 | +13.9% | ||
| 2022 | $9.84 | -1.8% | ||
| 2021 | $10.02 | +165.8% | ||
| 2020 | $3.77 | -52.8% | ||
| 2019 | $7.99 | -0.9% | ||
| 2018 | $8.06 | +171.4% | ||
| 2017 | $2.97 | -47.4% | ||
| 2016 | $5.65 | +11.9% | ||
| 2015 | $5.05 | -9.2% | ||
| 2014 | $5.56 | +13.9% | ||
| 2013 | $4.88 | +25.4% | ||
| 2012 | $3.89 | -5.6% | ||
| 2011 | $4.12 | +23.0% | ||
| 2010 | $3.35 | +117.5% | ||
| 2009 | $1.54 | -33.9% | ||
| 2008 | $2.33 | -30.4% | ||
| 2007 | $3.35 | +12.0% | ||
| 2006 | $2.99 | +0.7% | ||
| 2005 | $2.97 | +10.8% | ||
| 2004 | $2.68 | +16.5% | ||
| 2003 | $2.30 | +14.4% | ||
| 2002 | $2.01 | +105.1% | ||
| 2001 | $0.98 | -52.7% | ||
| 2000 | $2.07 | +14.4% | ||
| 1999 | $1.81 | +17.5% | ||
| 1998 | $1.54 | +11.6% | ||
| 1997 | $1.38 | +6.2% | ||
| 1996 | $1.30 | +25.0% | ||
| 1995 | $1.04 | +13.0% | ||
| 1994 | $0.92 | +19.5% | ||
| 1993 | $0.77 | +156.7% | ||
| 1992 | $0.30 | -43.4% | ||
| 1991 | $0.53 | +381.8% | ||
| 1990 | $0.11 | -87.8% | ||
| 1989 | $0.90 | +9.8% | ||
| 1988 | $0.82 | +100.0% | ||
| 1987 | $0.41 | -50.0% | ||
| 1986 | $0.82 | +39.0% | ||
| 1985 | $0.59 | — |
EPS (Diluted) values are taken from American Express's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, American Express (AXP) reported diluted EPS of $15.38 – grew 9.7% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), American Express diluted EPS produced a CAGR of +32.5% – sustaining 3 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Across the available history, diluted EPS reached its high of $15.38 in 2025 and its low of $0.11 in 1990.
Among 8 Financial Services peers, American Express (AXP) ranks 5th; the peer median for diluted EPS is $13.36.
American Express EPS (Diluted) by Year
American Express EPS (Diluted) 2025: $15.38
American Express diluted EPS in 2025 was $15.38, grew 9.7% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
American Express EPS (Diluted) 2024: $14.02
American Express diluted EPS in 2024 was $14.02, grew 25.1% from 2023.
American Express EPS (Diluted) 2023: $11.21
American Express diluted EPS in 2023 was $11.21, grew 13.9% from 2022.
American Express EPS (Diluted) 2022: $9.84
American Express diluted EPS in 2022 was $9.84, edged down 1.8% below 2021.
American Express EPS (Diluted) 2021: $10.02
American Express diluted EPS in 2021 was $10.02.
See more financial history for American Express (AXP).
Sector peers — EPS (Diluted)
Companies in the same sector as American Express, ranked by their latest diluted EPS.
| Company | EPS (Diluted) | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) | $51.32 | Financial Services |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) | $31.04 | Financial Services |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) | $20.05 | Financial Services |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $16.52 | Financial Services |
| Visa Inc. (V) | $10.20 | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $10.20 | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) | $6.32 | Financial Services |
| Bank of America Corporation (BAC) | $3.82 | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is American Express's diluted EPS?
- Latest reported diluted EPS for American Express (AXP) is $16.03 (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has American Express diluted EPS changed year-over-year?
- American Express (AXP) diluted EPS changed +9.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of American Express diluted EPS?
- American Express (AXP) diluted EPS compound annual growth rate is +32.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did American Express diluted EPS hit its highest annual value?
- American Express diluted EPS reached its highest annual value of $15.38 in 2025.
What was American Express diluted EPS in 2024?
- American Express (AXP) diluted EPS in 2024 was $14.02.
What was American Express diluted EPS in 2025?
- American Express (AXP) diluted EPS in 2025 was $15.38.
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