Earnings Results
American Express (NYSE:AXP) reported quarterly earnings results on July 24, 2026 that exceeded analyst expectations.
The Financial Services company reported earnings per share of $4.53, beating the consensus estimate of $4.40 by $0.13 per share. Revenue came in at $19.6B, missing the estimate of $19.7B.
Company Overview
American Express's stock moved following the earnings release. The stock currently trades at $322.81 with a market capitalization of $268.5B.
American Express's earnings outperformance reflects execution that exceeded Wall Street's expectations. Earnings beats can lead to upward estimate revisions from analysts, which often correlate with sustained stock price appreciation over the following weeks as models are updated.
Earnings reports are most useful when viewed as part of a trend rather than in isolation. Investors tracking American Express should compare this quarter's results against both year-over-year figures and sequential performance to identify whether the business is accelerating, stabilizing, or decelerating. The earnings calendar on Smart Investors Daily tracks upcoming report dates across all publicly traded companies.
American Express Earnings History
| Quarter | EPS Actual | EPS Est. | Surprise |
| Q2 (Jul 2026) | $4.53 | $4.40 | +3.0% |
| Q1 (Apr 2026) | $4.28 | $4.00 | +7.0% |
| Q4 (Jan 2026) | $3.53 | $3.54 | -0.3% |
| Q3 (Sep 2025) | $4.14 | $4.04 | +2.6% |
Related Tools: Earnings Calendar | View AXP Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
When does American Express report earnings?
Check the latest earnings dates on our AXP earnings page or the Earnings Calendar.
Did AXP beat earnings estimates?
See the full Q2 results including EPS actual vs estimate on our AXP earnings page.