Total Payout Yield % is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchases of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. It is a measure of shareholder return.
American Express Co Total Payout Yield % Explanation
Similar to Dividend Yield, Total Payout Yield % is a measurement of shareholder return. Dividends is not the only way that companies are able to distribute their excess cash back to the shareholders. The other way to distribute the cash is a stock repurchase. The stock repurchase buys back the company's own shares from the marketplace. This results in a reduced number of oustanding shares, making each share worth a greater percentage of the corporation.
American Express Co Total Payout Yield % Related Terms
American Express Co Total Payout Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Express Co's Total Payout Yield % 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.
LIM:AXP vs COF, PYPL, AFRM: Total Payout Yield % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, American Express Co's Total Payout Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Yield % 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 Total Payout Yield % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, American Express Co's Total Payout Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Express Co's Total Payout Yield % falls into.
* 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 (LIM:AXP) has a Total Payout Yield % of 3.82 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Total Payout Yield is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. View historical data on American Express Co and its competitors.
Is American Express Co's Total Payout Yield % too high?
American Express Co's current Total Payout Yield % is 3.82. Overall, American Express Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Express Co's Total Payout Yield % compare to COF and PYPL?
American Express Co's Total Payout Yield % of 3.82 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 Total Payout Yield % for a Credit Services company?
A good Total Payout Yield % depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Total Payout Yield % 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 Total Payout Yield % mean?
A high Total Payout Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Yield is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. View historical data on American Express Co and its competitors. American Express Co's current Total Payout Yield % is 3.82. 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 (LIM:AXP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $327.76, compared to a current price of $345.29 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Yield % is 3.82. American Express Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Yield % calculated?
Total Payout Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Express Co (LIM:AXP), the current Total Payout Yield % is 3.82 as of Jul. 01, 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 (LIM:AXP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Express Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $345.29 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $327.76.
GuruFocus considers American Express Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:AXP:
Total Payout Yield %: 3.82
GF Value™: $327.76 vs. price of $345.29 (5.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM: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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