American Express Co (WBO:AXP) EPS (Basic): €13.79 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


WBO:AXP American Express Co WBO:AXP
78 GF Score
Price €296.60
GF Value €281.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is American Express Co EPS (Basic)?

American Express Co WBO:AXP +0.58% 78 EPS (Basic) is €13.79 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:AXP with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €281.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

American Express Co's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.71. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €13.79.

American Express Co's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.70. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €13.78.

American Express Co's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.70. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.88.

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 NRI Growth Rate was 15.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 25.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 12.80% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

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  (WBO:AXP) EPS (Basic) Explanation

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.

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American Express Co EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Express Co's EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) Chart

American Express Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
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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
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American Express Co EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

American Express Co's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(9251.382-49.532)/695.000
=13.24

American Express Co's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(2569.915-12.11)/685.000
=3.73

EPS (Basic) 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 €13.79

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of €13.79 mean?
American Express Co (WBO:AXP) has a EPS (Basic) of €13.79 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on American Express Co and its competitors.
Is American Express Co's EPS (Basic) too high?
American Express Co's current EPS (Basic) is €13.79. 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 EPS (Basic) compare to COF and PYPL?
American Express Co's EPS (Basic) of €13.79 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 EPS (Basic) for a Credit Services company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on American Express Co and its competitors. American Express Co's current EPS (Basic) is €13.79. 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 (WBO:AXP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €281.94, compared to a current price of €296.60 — trading 5.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is €13.79. 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 EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Express Co (WBO:AXP), the current EPS (Basic) is €13.79 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 (WBO:AXP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Express Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €296.60 is trading 5.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €281.94. GuruFocus considers American Express Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:AXP:

  • EPS (Basic): €13.79
  • GF Value™: €281.94 vs. price of €296.60 (5.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO: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.
78GF Score

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