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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. American Express Co's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,974 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF11,369 Mil.
American Express Co's pretax margin was 19.98%.
During the past 13 years, American Express Co's highest Pretax Margin was 24.77%. The lowest was 11.85%. And the median was 19.44%.
American Express Co (XSWX:AXP) Pre-Tax Income Explanation
American Express Co's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, American Express Co's highest Pretax Margin was 24.77%. The lowest was 11.85%. And the median was 19.44%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
American Express Co Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Express Co's Pre-Tax Income 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.
XSWX:AXP vs COF, PYPL, AFRM: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, American Express Co's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, American Express Co's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Express Co's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income 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 CHF11,369 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.
American Express Co (XSWX:AXP) has a Pre-Tax Income of CHF11,369 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on American Express Co and its competitors.
Is American Express Co's Pre-Tax Income too high?
American Express Co's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF11,369 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income compare to COF and PYPL?
American Express Co's Pre-Tax Income of CHF11,369 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Credit Services company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on American Express Co and its competitors. American Express Co's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF11,369 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 Pre-Tax Income of CHF11,369 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF261.45, compared to a current price of CHF292.65 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is CHF11,369 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Express Co (XSWX:AXP), the current Pre-Tax Income is CHF11,369 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 (XSWX:AXP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Express Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF292.65 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF261.45.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AXP:
Pre-Tax Income: CHF11,369 Mil
GF Value™: CHF261.45 vs. price of CHF292.65 (11.9% 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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