Revenue Growth Momentum
Total revenues reached $10.52B in Q1 2026, up 9.3% from $9.63B in Q1 2025, reflecting continued strength in card member spending and fee income across American Express's premium customer base.
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO is expected to release its Q2 2026 10-Q filing in the upcoming earnings season. Last quarter: American Express delivered a strong Q1 2026 with revenue of $10.5B (+9.3% YoY) and net income of $3.0B (+15.0% YoY), driven by robust card member spending and premium customer growth, though operating cash flow declined 20.2% YoY.
Drawn from management commentary in the Q1 2026 10-Q:
Total revenues reached $10.52B in Q1 2026, up 9.3% from $9.63B in Q1 2025, reflecting continued strength in card member spending and fee income across American Express's premium customer base.
Net income grew 15.0% YoY to $2.97B, outpacing revenue growth and indicating meaningful operating leverage. Diluted EPS rose 17.6% to $4.28, further boosted by share repurchases reducing the share count.
AXP returned significant capital in Q1 2026, with share buybacks surging 58.2% YoY to $1.91B and dividends paid rising 14.5% YoY to $583M, signaling management confidence in earnings durability.
Revenue
$10.52B
++9.26% YoY
EPS (Basic)
$4.29
++17.86% YoY
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