American Express Company (AXP) Retained Earnings
The retained earnings for American Express Company (AXP) is $25.49 Billion with a year-over-year change of +15.08%. Retained earnings represent the cumulative net income that has been kept by the company rather than distributed to shareholders as dividends. It's a key component of shareholders' equity.
AXP Retained Earnings Chart
Current Retained Earnings
$25.49B
$25.49 Billion
Year-over-Year Change
+15.08%
vs. $22.15B prior year
Historical Data
30
Years of data available
Annual Retained Earnings History
| Year | Retained Earnings | YoY Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25.49B | +$3.34B | +15.08% |
| 2024 | $22.15B | +$2.54B | +12.93% |
| 2023 | $19.61B | +$3.33B | +20.47% |
| 2022 | $16.28B | +$2.81B | +20.82% |
| 2021 | $13.47B | $-363.00M | -2.62% |
| 2020 | $13.84B | $-34.00M | -0.25% |
| 2019 | $13.87B | +$1.37B | +10.98% |
| 2018 | $12.50B | +$4.19B | +50.46% |
| 2017 | $8.31B | $-2.06B | -19.90% |
| 2016 | $10.37B | +$706.00M | +7.30% |
| 2015 | $9.66B | +$152.00M | +1.60% |
| 2014 | $9.51B | +$1.01B | +11.83% |
| 2013 | $8.51B | +$982.00M | +13.05% |
| 2012 | $7.53B | +$304.00M | +4.21% |
| 2011 | $7.22B | +$2.25B | +45.23% |
| 2010 | $4.97B | +$1.24B | +33.05% |
| 2009 | $3.74B | +$1.02B | +37.44% |
| 2008 | $2.72B | +$1.64B | +152.93% |
| 2007 | $1.07B | $-78.00M | -6.76% |
| 2006 | $1.15B | $-635.00M | -35.51% |
| 2005 | $1.79B | $-6.41B | -78.18% |
| 2004 | $8.20B | $-597.00M | -6.79% |
| 2003 | $8.79B | +$1.19B | +15.61% |
| 2002 | $7.61B | +$1.19B | +18.46% |
| 2001 | $6.42B | +$223.00M | +3.60% |
| 2000 | $6.20B | +$1.17B | +23.15% |
| 1999 | $5.03B | +$885.00M | +21.34% |
| 1998 | $4.15B | $-40.00M | -0.96% |
| 1997 | $4.19B | +$432.00M | +11.50% |
| 1996 | $3.76B | — | — |
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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.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Credit Services
- CEO
- Stephen Joseph Squeri