American Express Company (AXP) Yield on Cost (YOC): 1.09%
The yield on cost (YOC) for American Express Company (AXP) is 1.09%.
AXP Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
1.09%
Yield on Cost for AXP
AXP now pays $3.41 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-08) | $66.26 | 5.15% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-16) | $164.68 | 2.07% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-06) | $171.82 | 1.98% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-10) | $299.52 | 1.14% |
| Buying today(at $313.34) | $313.34 | 1.09% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 1.09% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 12.9% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
1.09%
In 3 years
2.00%
In 5 years
3.00%
In 10 years
8.27%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for American Express Company (AXP).
Starting Yield
1.09%
Ending YOC
6.75%
Year 15 Dividend
$21.16
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$154.90
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $3.41 | — | 1.09% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $3.85 | +12.94% | 1.23% | $3.85 |
| Year 2 | $4.35 | +12.94% | 1.39% | $8.20 |
| Year 3 | $4.91 | +12.94% | 1.57% | $13.11 |
| Year 4 | $5.55 | +12.94% | 1.77% | $18.66 |
| Year 5 | $6.27 | +12.94% | 2.00% | $24.93 |
| Year 6 | $7.08 | +12.94% | 2.26% | $32.00 |
| Year 7 | $7.99 | +12.94% | 2.55% | $40.00 |
| Year 8 | $9.03 | +12.94% | 2.88% | $49.02 |
| Year 9 | $10.19 | +12.94% | 3.25% | $59.22 |
| Year 10 | $11.51 | +12.94% | 3.67% | $70.73 |
| Year 11 | $13.00 | +12.94% | 4.15% | $83.74 |
| Year 12 | $14.69 | +12.94% | 4.69% | $98.42 |
| Year 13 | $16.59 | +12.94% | 5.29% | $115.01 |
| Year 14 | $18.73 | +12.94% | 5.98% | $133.74 |
| Year 15 | $21.16 | +12.94% | 6.75% | $154.90 |
American Express Company Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
American Express Company Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for American Express Company (AXP)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for AXP stock is 1.09%.
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