AXP (American Express Co) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-2,345 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


AXP American Express Co AXP
78 GF Score
Price $340.36
GF Value $321.08
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is American Express Co Cash Flow for Dividends?

American Express Co AXP -0.61% 78 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-2,345 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AXP with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $321.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

American Express Co's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-583 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2,345 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

American Express Co's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Sep. 2025 ($-586 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-583 Mil) but then stayed the same from Dec. 2025 ($-583 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-583 Mil).

American Express Co's annual payment of dividends increased from Dec. 2023 ($-1,780 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-1,999 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($-1,999 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-2,271 Mil).

American Express Co Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

American Express Co Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Express Co's Cash Flow for Dividends 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 for Dividends Chart

American Express Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1,448.00 -1,565.00 -1,780.00 -1,999.00 -2,271.00

American Express Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cash Flow for Dividends Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -509.00 -593.00 -586.00 -583.00 -583.00
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American Express Co Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2,345 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 for Dividends of $-2,345 Mil mean?
American Express Co (AXP) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-2,345 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for American Express Co and its competitors.
Is American Express Co's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
American Express Co's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-2,345 Mil. Overall, American Express Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Express Co's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to COF and PYPL?
American Express Co's Cash Flow for Dividends of $-2,345 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 for Dividends for a Credit Services company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends 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 for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for American Express Co and its competitors. American Express Co's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-2,345 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Express Co (AXP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $321.08, compared to a current price of $340.36 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-2,345 Mil. American Express Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Express Co (AXP), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-2,345 Mil as of Mar. 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 (AXP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Express Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $340.36 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $321.08. GuruFocus considers American Express Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for AXP:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-2,345 Mil
  • GF Value™: $321.08 vs. price of $340.36 (6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the AXP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

American Express Co Business Description

Address 200 Vesey Street, New York, NY, USA, 10285
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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