American Express Overview
- Year Founded
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1849
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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75,100
- Stock Symbol
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AXP
- Investments
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104
- Share Price
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$277.86
- (As of Monday Closing)
American Express General Information
Description
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.
Contact Information
Website
www.americanexpress.comCorporate Office
- 200 Vesey Street
- New York, NY 10285
- United States
Corporate Office
- 200 Vesey Street
- New York, NY 10285
- United States
American Express Timeline
American Express Stock Performance
As of 24-Mar-2025, American Express’s stock price is $277.86. Its current market cap is $195B with 701M shares.
(As of Monday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $277.86 | $270.51 | $214.51 - $326.27 | $195B | 701M | 2.72M | $14.04 |
American Express Financials Summary
As of 31-Dec-2024, American Express has a trailing 12-month revenue of $65.9B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 65,949,000 | 65,949,000 | 60,515,000 | 52,862,000 |
| Net Income | 10,129,000 | 10,129,000 | 8,374,000 | 7,514,000 |
| Total Assets | 271,461,000 | 271,461,000 | 261,108,000 | 228,354,000 |
| Total Debt | 190,502,000 | 190,502,000 | 178,303,000 | 154,160,000 |
American Express Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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American Express Comparisons
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American Express Competitors (18)
One of American Express’s 18 competitors is Discover Financial Services, a Corporation company based in Riverwoods, IL.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover Financial Services | Corporation | Riverwoods, IL | ||||
| Bread Financial Holdings | Formerly PE-Backed | Columbus, OH | ||||
| MasterCard | Corporation | Purchase, NY | ||||
| Synchrony Financial | Corporation | Stamford, CT | ||||
| Bb Plc Administration Hamburg - Zweigniederlassung Der Barclays Bank | Corporation | Hamburg, Germany |
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American Express Patents
American Express Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-12249169-B1 | Processing multiple documents in an image | Active | 21-Dec-2023 | ||
| US-20250097054-A1 | Automated authentication based on shared data | Pending | 14-Sep-2023 | ||
| US-20250088365-A1 | Authentication optimization for chatbot interactions | Pending | 08-Sep-2023 | ||
| US-20250086270-A1 | Large language model (llm) supply chain security | Pending | 07-Sep-2023 | ||
| US-20250077481-A1 | Metadata extraction and schema evolution tracking for distributed nosql data stores | Pending | 31-Aug-2023 | G06F16/213 |
American Express Signals
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American Express Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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American Express Investments & Acquisitions (104)
American Express’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Center. The deal was made on 06-Mar-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center | 06-Mar-2025 | Merger/Acquisition | Financial Software | ||
| Swisscard AECS | 21-Oct-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Financial Services | ||
| Tock | 16-Oct-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Sweet Potato Cafe | 31-Aug-2024 | Grant | Restaurants and Bars | ||
| Rooam | 21-Jun-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Financial Software |
American Express ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated May, 31, 2024
18.28 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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American Express Exits (63)
American Express’s most recent exit was on 01-Nov-2023 from Next Insurance. The exit was categorized as with 5 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next Insurance | 01-Nov-2023 | Completed |
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| Kabbage | 16-Oct-2020 | Completed |
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| Cloud Elements | 26-Jul-2019 | Completed |
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| Ezetap Mobile Solutions | 20-Mar-2014 | Completed |
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| Deem (Business/Productivity Software) | 23-Sep-2013 | Later Stage VC | Completed |
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American Express Affiliates
Subsidiaries (9)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resy | New York, NY | 2014 | |
| Tock | Chicago, IL | 2014 | |
| LoungeBuddy | San Francisco, CA | 2013 | |
| AMEX Ventures | New York, NY | 2011 | |
| Nipendo | Netanya, Israel | 2007 |
American Express FAQs
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When was American Express founded?
American Express was founded in 1849.
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Where is American Express headquartered?
American Express is headquartered in New York, NY.
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What is the size of American Express?
American Express has 75,100 total employees.
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What industry is American Express in?
American Express’s primary industry is Consumer Finance.
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Is American Express a private or public company?
American Express is a Public company.
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What is American Express’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for American Express is AXP.
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What is the current stock price of American Express?
As of 24-Mar-2025 the stock price of American Express is $277.86.
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What is the current market cap of American Express?
The current market capitalization of American Express is $195B.
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What is American Express’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for American Express is $65.9B.
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Who are American Express’s competitors?
Discover Financial Services, Bread Financial Holdings, MasterCard, Synchrony Financial, and Bb Plc Administration Hamburg - Zweigniederlassung Der Barclays Bank are some of the 18 competitors of American Express.
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What is American Express’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
American Express’s EPS for 12 months was $14.04.
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