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Cash Flow from Investing covers the cash a company gains or spends from investment activities in financial market and operating subsidiaries. It also includes the cash the company used for property, plant and equipment (PPE).
For the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026, American Express CospentCHF718 Mil on purchasing property, plant, equipment.
It gainedCHF0 Mil from selling property, plant, and equipment.
It spentCHF0 Mil on purchasing business.
It gainedCHF0 Mil from selling business.
It spentCHF1,500 Mil on purchasing investments.
It gainedCHF255 Mil from selling investments.
It paidCHF0Mil for net Intangibles purchase and sale.
And it paidCHF5,212 Mil for other investing activities.
In all, American Express CospentCHF7,175 Mil on investment activities in financial market and operating subsidiaries for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026.
American Express Co's purchase of property, plant, equipment for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-718 Mil. It means American Express Co spent CHF718 Mil on purchasing property, plant, equipment.
In the capital spending for property, plant and equipment (PPE), some part of spending may be from the expansion of business. The business needs more property, plant and equipment (PPE) as it grows. Another part may be from replacement of the property, plant and equipment (PPE) of existing business. For some companies, the cash spent on replacing of the property, plant and equipment (PPE) of the existing business will be close to the depreciation of property, plant and equipment (PPE) reported in the income statement.
In Warren Buffett's definition of Owner's Earnings, he deducts the estimate of the cost of replacing the property, plant and equipment (PPE) of the existing business from cash flow from operations. The cash spent on the new property, plant, and equipment is not deducted. The reason is because these are not costs of the existing business. In his 1986 letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett wrote this about owner earnings:
"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume....Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."
American Express Co's sale of property, plant, equipment for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF0 Mil. It means American Express Co gained CHF0 Mil from selling property, plant, and equipment.
3.Purchase Of Business:
Purchase of business indicates the amount used to purchase business.
American Express Co's purchase of business for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF0 Mil. It means American Express Co spent CHF0 Mil on purchasing business.
4. Sale Of Business:
Sale of business indicates the amount gained from selling business.
American Express Co's sale of business for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF0 Mil. It means American Express Co gained CHF0 Mil from selling business.
5. Purchase Of Investment:
Purchase of Investments represents cash outflow on the purchase of investments in securities.
American Express Co's purchase of investment for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-1,500 Mil. It means American Express Co spent {stock_data.stock.currency_symbol}}1,500 Mil on purchasing investments.
6. Sale Of Investment:
Sale of Investments represents cash inflow on the sale of investments in securities.
American Express Co's sale of investment for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF255 Mil. It means American Express Co gained CHF255 Mil from selling investments.
7. Net Intangibles Purchase And Sale:
Net Intangibles purchase and sale means the net cash inflow received by a company that comes from the purchase and sale of intangibles. It equals the cash received from sale of intangibles minus the cash spent on purchasing intangibles.
American Express Co's net Intangibles purchase and sale for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.
It means American Express Co paid CHF0 Mil for net Intangibles purchase and sale.
8. Cash From Discontinued Investing Activities:
Cash from discontinued investing activities means the cash received by a company that comes from the discontinued investing activities.
American Express Co's cash from discontinued investing activities for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0 Mil.
It means American Express Co paid CHF0 Mil for discontinued investing activities.
9. Cash From Other Investing Activities:
Cash from other investing activities means the cash received by a company that comes from other investing activities.
American Express Co's cash from other investing activities for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-5,212 Mil.
It means American Express Co paid CHF5,212 Mil for other investing activities.
American Express Co Cash Flow from Investing Related Terms
American Express Co Cash Flow from Investing Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Express Co's Cash Flow from Investing can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
American Express Co Cash Flow from Investing Chart
American Express Co Cash Flow from Investing Calculation
Cash Flow from Investing covers the cash a company gains or spends from investment activities in financial market and operating subsidiaries. It also includes the cash the company used for property, plant and equipment (PPE).
If a company spends cash on property, plant and equipment (PPE), this will reduce their cash position. This is called Capital Expenditures (CPEX).
Likewise, if a company buys another company for cash, this will reduce their cash position.
American Express Co's Cash Flow from Investing for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Investing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-22,616 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Cash Flow from Investing of CHF-22,616 Mil mean?
American Express Co (XSWX:AXP) has a Cash Flow from Investing of CHF-22,616 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Cash Flow from Investing is the amount of cash earned or paid from investing operations. View historical data for American Express Co and its competitors.
Is American Express Co's Cash Flow from Investing too high?
American Express Co's current Cash Flow from Investing is CHF-22,616 Mil. Overall, American Express Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Express Co's Cash Flow from Investing compare to COF and PYPL?
American Express Co's Cash Flow from Investing of CHF-22,616 Mil can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Investing for a Credit Services company?
A good Cash Flow from Investing depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Cash Flow from Investing should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Investing mean?
A high Cash Flow from Investing can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Investing is the amount of cash earned or paid from investing operations. View historical data for American Express Co and its competitors. American Express Co's current Cash Flow from Investing is CHF-22,616 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Express Co stock overvalued right now?
American Express Co (XSWX:AXP) has a current Cash Flow from Investing of CHF-22,616 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF270.77, compared to a current price of CHF280.15 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Investing is CHF-22,616 Mil. American Express Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Investing calculated?
Cash Flow from Investing is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Express Co (XSWX:AXP), the current Cash Flow from Investing is CHF-22,616 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is American Express Co (XSWX:AXP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Express Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF280.15 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF270.77.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AXP:
Cash Flow from Investing: CHF-22,616 Mil
GF Value™: CHF270.77 vs. price of CHF280.15 (3.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AXP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Express is a global financial institution, operating in about 130 countries, that provides consumers and businesses charge and credit card payment products. The company also operates a highly profitable merchant payment network. It operates in four segments: US consumer services, US commercial services, international card services, and global merchant and network services. In addition to payment products, the company's commercial business offers expense management tools, consulting services, and business loans.
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