What is American Express's Dividend Payout Ratio?

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• American Express's annual Dividend Payout Ratio as of today is 21.26%.
• American Express's quarterly Dividend Payout Ratio is 20.58%.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio?

The Dividend Payout Ratio measures the proportion of earnings a company pays to its shareholders in the form of dividends. It indicates how much of the company's earnings are being distributed as dividends to shareholders.

How is the Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

The Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated by dividing the total dividends paid by the net income of the company. The formula is:

Dividend Payout Ratio = (Total Dividends Paid / Net Income) x 100

Related Metrics

Other important metrics to assess American Express's financial health include:

• Dividend Yield - measures the company's annual dividends per share relative to its share price:
  • Annual: 1.29%
  • Quarterly: 0.27%
  • TTM: 1.00%

These metrics provide insights into American Express's financial health and its ability to meet short-term obligations. Comparing these ratios with industry benchmarks can offer a deeper understanding of the company's performance.

American Express Historical Dividend Payout Ratio

Historical Dividend Yield