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American Express Co's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3.38.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF12.81.
During the past 12 months, American Express Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 18.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 15.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 25.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 12.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, American Express Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 123.40% per year. The lowest was -32.30% per year. And the median was 10.90% per year.
American Express Co (XSWX:AXP) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
American Express Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
American Express Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Express Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
XSWX:AXP vs COF, PYPL, AFRM: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, American Express Co's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
American Express Co PE Ratio vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, American Express Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Express Co's PE Ratio falls into.
American Express Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
American Express Co's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 CHF12.80
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF12.80 mean?
American Express Co (XSWX:AXP) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF12.80 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on American Express Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Express Co ranks #189 out of 430 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is American Express Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
American Express Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF12.80. Based on the distribution chart, American Express Co ranks #189 out of 430 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, American Express Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Express Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to COF and PYPL?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, American Express Co ranks #189 out of 430 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts American Express Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.40. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Credit Services company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Credit Services companies is 11.40, based on 430 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on American Express Co and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Express Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF12.80. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF12.80. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF262.56, compared to a current price of CHF290.55 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF12.80. American Express Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Express Co (XSWX:AXP), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF12.80 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 (XSWX:AXP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Express Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF290.55 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF262.56.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AXP:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): CHF12.80
GF Value™: CHF262.56 vs. price of CHF290.55 (10.7% 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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