AXP (American Express Co) Dividend Payout Ratio : 0.20 (As of Jun. 2025)

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What is American Express Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. American Express Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2025 was 0.20.

The historical rank and industry rank for American Express Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

AXP' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.21 Max: 0.44
Current: 0.21

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of American Express Co was 0.44. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.21.

AXP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
70.47% of 193 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 0.34 vs AXP: 0.21

As of today (2025-07-24), the Dividend Yield % of American Express Co is 0.98%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of American Express Co was 2.28%. The lowest was 0.87%. And the median was 1.35%.

American Express Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2025 was $0.82.

During the past 12 months, American Express Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of American Express Co was 65.80% per year. The lowest was -3.40% per year. And the median was 7.35% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

American Express Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

The historical data trend for American Express Co's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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American Express Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

American Express Co Annual Data

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0.21

American Express Co Quarterly Data
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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.20	0.20	0.23	0.23	0.20

Competitive Comparison of American Express Co's Dividend Payout Ratio

For the Credit Services subindustry, American Express Co's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

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American Express Co's Dividend Payout Ratio Distribution in the Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, American Express Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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American Express Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

American Express Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2024 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2024 )
	=	2.8	/	13.35
	=	0.21

American Express Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2025 )
	=	0.82	/	4.08
	=	0.20

American Express Co (NYSE:AXP) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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American Express Co Business Description

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Address

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

Website

https://www.americanexpress.com

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. Since 2018, it has operated in three segments: global consumer services, global commercial 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.

Executives

Rafael Marquez	officer: President, International Card	200 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK NY 10285
Raymond Joabar	officer: CRO and Pres., GRBC	200 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK NY 10285
Howard Grosfield	officer: President, U.S. Consumer Serv	200 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK NY 10285
Anna Marrs	officer: Pres., Global Comm. Services	200 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK NY 10285
Quinn Jessica Lieberman	officer: Controller	200 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK NY 10285
Stephen J Squeri	officer: EVP, Chief Information Officer	200 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK NY 10285
Ravikumar Radhakrishnan	officer: Chief Information Officer	200 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK NY 10285
Denise Pickett	officer: CRO and President, GRBC Group	200 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK NY 10285
Caillec Christophe Le	officer: Chief Financial Officer	200 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK NY 10285
Monique Herena	officer: Chief Human Resources Officer	225 LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORK NY 10286
Douglas E. Buckminster	officer: Pres, Int'l Consumer & SBS	200 VESEY STREET, M/S 01-50-01, NEW YORK NY 10285
Anre D Williams	officer: Pres. Global Merchant Services	200 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK NY 10285
Jennifer Skyler	officer: Chief Corp. Affairs Officer	200 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK NY 10285
Laureen Seeger	officer: General Counsel	C/O MCKESSON CORPORATION, ONE POST STREET - 33RD FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94104
Jeffrey C Campbell	officer: EVP, Chief Financial Officer	4333 AMON CARTER BLVD, FORT WORTH TX 76155