Stock-Based Compensation for American Express (AXP)
Stock-Based Compensation for American Express (AXP): headline value $596.00M · YoY +9.3%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$596.00M
YoY change
+9.3%
5Y CAGR
+17.2%
Peak year (2025)
$551.00M
Latest annual
$551.00M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for American Express (AXP) from 1989 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for American Express (AXP) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $551.00M | +9.3% | ||
| 2024 | $504.00M | +12.0% | ||
| 2023 | $450.00M | +20.0% | ||
| 2022 | $375.00M | +13.6% | ||
| 2021 | $330.00M | +32.5% | ||
| 2020 | $249.00M | -12.0% | ||
| 2019 | $283.00M | 0.0% | ||
| 2018 | $283.00M | +0.4% | ||
| 2017 | $282.00M | +11.0% | ||
| 2016 | $254.00M | +8.5% | ||
| 2015 | $234.00M | -19.3% | ||
| 2014 | $290.00M | -17.1% | ||
| 2013 | $350.00M | +17.8% | ||
| 2012 | $297.00M | -1.3% | ||
| 2011 | $301.00M | +4.9% | ||
| 2010 | $287.00M | +42.1% | ||
| 2009 | $202.00M | -11.8% | ||
| 2008 | $229.00M | -17.0% | ||
| 2007 | $276.00M | -7.4% | ||
| 2006 | $298.00M | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — | ||
| 1993 | $0 | — | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | ||
| 1990 | $0 | — | ||
| 1989 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from American Express's reported cash flow 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
American Express (AXP) most recent annual stock-based compensation stands at $551.00M (2025) – grew 9.3% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), American Express stock-based compensation expanded at a +17.2% compound annual rate, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The highest annual stock-based compensation of $551.00M was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 1989.
Among 8 Financial Services peers, American Express (AXP) ranks 6th; the peer median for stock-based compensation is $747.00M.
American Express Stock-Based Compensation by Year
American Express Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $551.00M
American Express stock-based compensation in 2025 was $551.00M, grew 9.3% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
American Express Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $504.00M
American Express stock-based compensation in 2024 was $504.00M, grew 12.0% from 2023.
American Express Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $450.00M
American Express stock-based compensation in 2023 was $450.00M, grew 20.0% from 2022.
American Express Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $375.00M
American Express stock-based compensation in 2022 was $375.00M, grew 13.6% from 2021.
American Express Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $330.00M
American Express stock-based compensation in 2021 was $330.00M.
See more financial history for American Express (AXP).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as American Express, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Corporation (BAC) | $4.00B | Financial Services |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) | $3.44B | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $1.93B | Financial Services |
| Visa Inc. (V) | $897.00M | Financial Services |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $597.00M | Financial Services |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) | $0 | Financial Services |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) | $0 | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) | $0 | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is American Express's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for American Express (AXP) is $596.00M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has American Express stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
American Express (AXP) stock-based compensation changed +9.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of American Express stock-based compensation?
American Express (AXP) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +17.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did American Express stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
American Express stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $551.00M in 2025.
What was American Express stock-based compensation in 2024?
American Express (AXP) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $504.00M.
What was American Express stock-based compensation in 2025?
American Express (AXP) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $551.00M.
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