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American Express Company (AXP) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $16.00B

The free cash flow (FCF) for American Express Company (AXP) is $16.00B. It is above its 12-month average by 13.73% ($14.07B).

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AXP Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$16.00B+31.83% 1Y
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AXP Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

AXP Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

AXP Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$16.00B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$14.07B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$16.09B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$13.60B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$11.83B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$10.70B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$9.89B

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+13.73%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-0.54%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+17.71%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+35.27%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+49.57%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+61.87%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$16.00B

FCF Yield

6.56%

Price/FCF

15.3

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

American Express Company Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

American Express Company Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for American Express Company (AXP)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for AXP stock is $16.00B.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for American Express Company (AXP)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for AXP stock is $14.07B.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for American Express Company (AXP)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for AXP stock is $16.09B.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for American Express Company (AXP)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for AXP stock is $13.60B.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for American Express Company (AXP)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for AXP stock is $11.83B.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for American Express Company (AXP)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for AXP stock is $10.70B.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for American Express Company (AXP)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for AXP stock is $9.89B.

American Express Company Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2025-12-31$16.00B
2024-12-31$12.14B
2023-12-31$17.00B
2022-12-31$19.22B
2021-12-31$13.10B
2020-12-31$4.11B
2019-12-31$11.99B
2018-12-31$7.62B
2017-12-31$12.48B
2016-12-31$6.85B
2015-12-31$9.63B
2014-12-31$9.79B
2013-12-31$7.54B
2012-12-31$6.03B
2011-12-31$9.29B
2010-12-31$8.40B
2009-12-31$5.61B
2008-12-31$7.69B
2007-12-31$7.55B
2006-12-31$8.14B
2005-12-31$7.44B
2004-12-31$8.40B
2003-12-31$1.52B
2002-12-31$8.00B
2001-12-31$4.46B
2000-12-31$5.43B
1999-12-31$6.57B
1998-12-31$3.55B
1997-12-31$4.83B
1996-12-31$4.50B

About American Express Company

Operating globally, American Express Company and its affiliated entities deliver a comprehensive suite of charge and credit payment card solutions, alongside a variety of travel-related offerings. Its business structure is organized into three primary divisions: the Global Consumer Services Group, Global Commercial Services, and Global Merchant and Network Services. Among its core offerings are diverse payment and financing instruments, robust network infrastructure services, tools for managing accounts payable expenses, and comprehensive travel and lifestyle support. Furthermore, it facilitates merchant services such as acquisition, transaction processing, settlement, and point-of-sale marketing, providing vital information and assistance to businesses. The company also specializes in fraud mitigation and developing and managing customer loyalty initiatives. These products and services are made available to a broad clientele, encompassing individual consumers, small and mid-sized enterprises, and large corporate entities. Distribution channels include digital platforms (mobile and online applications), collaborations with third-party vendors and partners, direct communication methods like mail and telephone, dedicated internal sales forces, and direct response advertising campaigns. Established in 1850, American Express Company maintains its corporate headquarters in New York, New York.

New York City, NY
75,100 employees
Financial Services / Financial - Credit Services
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial - Credit Services
CEO
Stephen Joseph Squeri