American Express Company (AXP) Earnings Per Share (EPS): 16.03
Is American Express Company’s earnings per share (eps) high or low?
American Express Company's earnings per share (eps) of 16.03 is 50% above its 5-year average of 10.72, near the high end of its 5-year range (3.77–15.41).
The earnings per share (eps) for American Express Company (AXP) is 16.03 as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 8.86% (14.72).
AXP Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart
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AXP Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart
AXP Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
16.03
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM
14.72
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y
12.63
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y
10.72
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y
8.56
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y
7.25
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y
6.16
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+8.86%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+26.89%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+49.51%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+87.29%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+120.99%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+160.05%
AXP Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Company (AXP) | — | 16.03 | 14.72 | 12.63 | 10.72 |
| Citigroup Inc. (C) | $229.72B | 8.07 | 6.63 | 6.09 | 6.55 |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) | $250.94B | 6.53 | 5.91 | 4.97 | 4.21 |
| BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) | $157.09B | 39.84 | 39.15 | 37.36 | 36.72 |
| The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) | $154.38B | 5.04 | 3.84 | 3.44 | 3.12 |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) | $304.45B | 54.75 | 46.59 | 36.70 | 38.69 |
| Chubb Limited (CB) | $126.10B | 28.32 | 24.43 | 20.83 | 18.42 |
| S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) | $125.75B | 15.80 | 13.52 | 11.38 | 11.30 |
| The Progressive Corporation (PGR) | $116.94B | 19.67 | 16.87 | 10.38 | 9.49 |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $331.62B | 11.00 | 9.19 | 7.46 | 7.43 |
EPS Comparison
Trailing EPS (TTM)
$16.03
Forward EPS (Est.)
$20.14
P/E Ratio
19.9
Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Why EPS matters:
- Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
- Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
- Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
- Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation
American Express Company Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition
EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
American Express Company Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ
- What is the earnings per share (eps) for American Express Company (AXP)?
- The earnings per share (eps) for AXP stock is 16.03.
- Is American Express Company's earnings per share (eps) high or low?
- American Express Company's earnings per share (eps) of 16.03 is 50% above its 5-year average of 10.72, near the high end of its 5-year range (3.77–15.41).
- What is the TTM average earnings per share (eps) for American Express Company (AXP)?
- The TTM average earnings per share (eps) for AXP stock is 14.72.
- What is the 3Y average earnings per share (eps) for American Express Company (AXP)?
- The 3Y average earnings per share (eps) for AXP stock is 12.63.
- What is the 5Y average earnings per share (eps) for American Express Company (AXP)?
- The 5Y average earnings per share (eps) for AXP stock is 10.72.
- What is the 10Y average earnings per share (eps) for American Express Company (AXP)?
- The 10Y average earnings per share (eps) for AXP stock is 8.56.
- What is the 15Y average earnings per share (eps) for American Express Company (AXP)?
- The 15Y average earnings per share (eps) for AXP stock is 7.25.
- What is the 20Y average earnings per share (eps) for American Express Company (AXP)?
- The 20Y average earnings per share (eps) for AXP stock is 6.16.
American Express Company Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
| DATE | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 15.41 |
| 2024-12-31 | 14.04 |
| 2023-12-31 | 11.23 |
| 2022-12-31 | 9.85 |
| 2021-12-31 | 10.03 |
| 2020-12-31 | 3.77 |
| 2019-12-31 | 8.01 |
| 2018-12-31 | 8.09 |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.98 |
| 2016-12-31 | 5.67 |
| 2015-12-31 | 5.07 |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.58 |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.91 |
| 2012-12-31 | 3.91 |
| 2011-12-31 | 4.14 |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.37 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.54 |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.34 |
| 2007-12-31 | 3.42 |
| 2006-12-31 | 3.06 |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.03 |
| 2004-12-31 | 2.74 |
| 2003-12-31 | 2.33 |
| 2002-12-31 | 2.02 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.99 |
| 2000-12-31 | 2.12 |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.85 |
| 1998-12-31 | 1.57 |
| 1997-12-31 | 1.43 |
| 1996-12-31 | 1.30 |