American Express (NYSE: AXP) net income
American Express reported a net profit of $10,833m for fiscal 2025, 7.0% more than in fiscal 2024 ($10,129m). Its net margin was 15.0%. Earnings per share were $15.41.
Net income by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Net income | Change | Net margin | Earnings per share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,833m | +7.0% | 15.0% | $15.41 |
| 2024 | $10,129m | +21.0% | 15.4% | $14.04 |
| 2023 | $8,374m | +11.4% | 13.8% | $11.23 |
| 2022 | $7,514m | −6.8% | 14.2% | $9.86 |
| 2021 | $8,060m | +157.1% | 19.0% | $10.04 |
| 2020 | $3,135m | −53.6% | 8.7% | $3.77 |
| 2019 | $6,759m | −2.3% | 15.5% | $8.00 |
| 2018 | $6,921m | +151.9% | 17.2% | — |
| 2017 | $2,748m | −48.9% | 7.5% | — |
| 2016 | $5,375m | — | 15.2% | — |
The change compares each fiscal year with the one before and is not calculated when the previous year closed with a loss. Net margin is net income over revenue from the same filing. Figures are in millions of US dollars, except per-share amounts.
Questions about the net income of American Express
- How much did American Express earn in fiscal 2025?
- American Express reported a net profit of $10,833m for fiscal 2025. In fiscal 2024 it reported a net profit of $10,129m.
- What are the earnings per share of American Express?
- They were $15.41 in fiscal 2025, compared with $14.04 in fiscal 2024.
- What is the net margin of American Express?
- In fiscal 2025 its net profit was 15.0% of its revenue.
- What was the most profitable year for American Express?
- Of its last 10 fiscal years, fiscal 2025, with $10,833m.
- Where do the figures for American Express come from?
- From the annual report (Form 10-K) that American Express files with the SEC, the US securities regulator. Each fiscal year links to its filing.
Where each figure comes from
From the annual report (Form 10-K) that American Express files with the SEC. The filing for each fiscal year: 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016. More on American Express: the American Express page · annual accounts · revenue · dividends paid · insider transactions.
Dividend per share of American Express by fiscal year, with the filing behind every figure: American Express dividend history.
Information prepared from the accounts the company files with the regulator, for information purposes only. It is not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell. Updated on 12 November 2026.