American Express (AXP) Dividends
Price: $270.6
Market Cap: $190.62B
Avg Volume: 2.75M
Market Cap: $190.62B
Avg Volume: 2.75M
Country: US
Industry: Financial - Credit Services
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Financial - Credit Services
Sector: Financial Services
Dividend Overview
American Express (AXP) pays a dividend to its shareholders. Here are the key details:
Dividend Basics
- Annual Dividend per Share: $2.8
- Ex-Dividend Date: October 04, 2024
- Total Dividends Paid (Last Year): $1.78B
Dividend Metrics
- Dividend Yield: 1.29%
- Payout Ratio: 21.26%
- Dividend Growth (YoY): -13.74%
Dividend Yield
1.29%
Dividend Payout Ratio
21.26%
Dividend Paid & Capex Coverage Ratio
5.55x
American Express pays an annual dividend of $2.8 per share. This means that for each share you own, you'll receive $2.8 in dividends over the course of a year, typically paid in quarterly installments.
The most recent ex-dividend date was October 04, 2024. Ex-dividend dates are typically announced in advance of each dividend payment. If you purchase the stock before the ex-dividend date, you'll be eligible for the upcoming dividend payment.
In the last fiscal year, American Express paid a total of $1.78B in dividends to its shareholders. This substantial amount underscores the company's commitment to returning value to its investors.
Currently, American Express's dividend yield stands at 1.29%. To put this in perspective, if you invest $100 in American Express's stock at the current price, you can expect to receive approximately $1.29 in annual dividend income.
The company's dividend payout ratio is 21.26%. This means that American Express is distributing 21.26% of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, while retaining the rest for reinvestment, debt reduction, or other corporate purposes.
Compared to the previous year, American Express's dividend has decreased by -13.74%. This decrease may differ from the growth in dividends per share if the number of outstanding shares has changed.
Dividend History and Growth
American Express (AXP) dividend payments have grown -13.74% over the past year
Note: This growth rate represents the year-over-year growth in total dividends paid by the company, which may differ from the growth in dividends per share if the number of outstanding shares has changed.
American Express Dividend History
| Dividend | Adjusted Dividend | Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Declaration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.7 | $0.7 | October 04, 2024 | October 04, 2024 | November 08, 2024 | September 24, 2024 |
| $0.7 | $0.7 | July 05, 2024 | July 05, 2024 | August 09, 2024 | May 07, 2024 |
| $0.7 | $0.7 | April 04, 2024 | April 05, 2024 | May 10, 2024 | March 06, 2024 |
| $0.6 | $0.6 | January 04, 2024 | January 05, 2024 | February 09, 2024 | December 07, 2023 |
| $0.6 | $0.6 | October 05, 2023 | October 06, 2023 | November 10, 2023 | September 26, 2023 |
| $0.6 | $0.6 | July 06, 2023 | July 07, 2023 | August 10, 2023 | May 03, 2023 |
| $0.6 | $0.6 | April 05, 2023 | April 07, 2023 | May 10, 2023 | March 08, 2023 |
| $0.52 | $0.52 | January 05, 2023 | January 06, 2023 | February 10, 2023 | December 07, 2022 |
| $0.52 | $0.52 | October 13, 2022 | October 14, 2022 | November 10, 2022 | September 28, 2022 |
| $0.52 | $0.52 | June 30, 2022 | July 01, 2022 | August 10, 2022 | May 04, 2022 |
| $0.52 | $0.52 | April 07, 2022 | April 08, 2022 | May 10, 2022 | March 10, 2022 |
| $0.43 | $0.43 | January 06, 2022 | January 07, 2022 | February 10, 2022 | December 08, 2021 |
| $0.43 | $0.43 | October 07, 2021 | October 08, 2021 | November 10, 2021 | September 28, 2021 |
| $0.43 | $0.43 | July 01, 2021 | July 02, 2021 | August 10, 2021 | May 06, 2021 |
| $0.43 | $0.43 | March 31, 2021 | April 02, 2021 | May 10, 2021 | March 09, 2021 |
| $0.43 | $0.43 | January 07, 2021 | January 08, 2021 | February 10, 2021 | December 10, 2020 |
| $0.43 | $0.43 | October 08, 2020 | October 09, 2020 | November 10, 2020 | September 29, 2020 |
| $0.43 | $0.43 | July 01, 2020 | July 02, 2020 | August 10, 2020 | May 07, 2020 |
| $0.43 | $0.43 | April 02, 2020 | April 03, 2020 | May 08, 2020 | March 09, 2020 |
| $0.43 | $0.43 | January 02, 2020 | January 03, 2020 | February 10, 2020 | December 12, 2019 |
| $0.43 | $0.43 | October 03, 2019 | October 04, 2019 | November 08, 2019 | September 23, 2019 |
| $0.39 | $0.39 | July 03, 2019 | July 05, 2019 | August 09, 2019 | May 08, 2019 |
| $0.39 | $0.39 | April 04, 2019 | April 05, 2019 | May 10, 2019 | March 11, 2019 |
| $0.39 | $0.39 | January 03, 2019 | January 04, 2019 | February 08, 2019 | November 27, 2018 |
| $0.39 | $0.39 | October 04, 2018 | October 05, 2018 | November 09, 2018 | September 24, 2018 |
| $0.35 | $0.35 | July 05, 2018 | July 06, 2018 | August 10, 2018 | May 08, 2018 |
| $0.35 | $0.35 | April 05, 2018 | April 06, 2018 | May 10, 2018 | March 12, 2018 |
| $0.35 | $0.35 | January 04, 2018 | January 05, 2018 | February 09, 2018 | November 28, 2017 |
| $0.35 | $0.35 | October 05, 2017 | October 06, 2017 | November 10, 2017 | September 26, 2017 |
| $0.32 | $0.32 | July 05, 2017 | July 07, 2017 | August 10, 2017 | May 02, 2017 |
| $0.32 | $0.32 | April 05, 2017 | April 07, 2017 | May 10, 2017 | March 27, 2017 |
| $0.32 | $0.32 | January 04, 2017 | January 06, 2017 | February 10, 2017 | November 23, 2016 |
| $0.32 | $0.32 | October 05, 2016 | October 07, 2016 | November 10, 2016 | September 27, 2016 |
| $0.29 | $0.29 | June 29, 2016 | July 01, 2016 | August 10, 2016 | May 03, 2016 |
| $0.29 | $0.29 | April 06, 2016 | April 08, 2016 | May 10, 2016 | March 28, 2016 |
| $0.29 | $0.29 | January 06, 2016 | January 08, 2016 | February 10, 2016 | December 01, 2015 |
| $0.29 | $0.29 | October 07, 2015 | October 09, 2015 | November 10, 2015 | September 28, 2015 |
| $0.29 | $0.29 | June 30, 2015 | July 02, 2015 | August 10, 2015 | May 13, 2015 |
| $0.26 | $0.26 | March 31, 2015 | April 02, 2015 | May 08, 2015 | March 23, 2015 |
| $0.26 | $0.26 | January 07, 2015 | January 09, 2015 | February 10, 2015 | December 02, 2014 |
| $0.26 | $0.26 | October 01, 2014 | October 03, 2014 | November 10, 2014 | July 22, 2014 |
| $0.26 | $0.26 | July 09, 2014 | July 11, 2014 | August 08, 2014 | May 13, 2014 |
| $0.23 | $0.23 | April 02, 2014 | April 04, 2014 | May 09, 2014 | March 24, 2014 |
| $0.23 | $0.23 | January 08, 2014 | January 10, 2014 | February 10, 2014 | November 19, 2013 |
| $0.23 | $0.23 | October 02, 2013 | October 04, 2013 | November 08, 2013 | September 23, 2013 |
| $0.23 | $0.23 | July 02, 2013 | July 05, 2013 | August 09, 2013 | April 30, 2013 |
| $0.2 | $0.2 | April 03, 2013 | April 05, 2013 | May 10, 2013 | March 25, 2013 |
| $0.2 | $0.2 | January 02, 2013 | January 04, 2013 | February 08, 2013 | November 20, 2012 |
| $0.2 | $0.2 | October 03, 2012 | October 05, 2012 | November 09, 2012 | September 24, 2012 |
| $0.2 | $0.2 | July 03, 2012 | July 06, 2012 | August 10, 2012 | May 02, 2012 |
| $0.2 | $0.2 | April 03, 2012 | April 05, 2012 | May 10, 2012 | March 27, 2012 |
| $0.18 | $0.18 | January 04, 2012 | January 06, 2012 | February 10, 2012 | November 23, 2011 |
| $0.18 | $0.18 | October 05, 2011 | October 07, 2011 | November 10, 2011 | September 22, 2011 |
| $0.18 | $0.18 | June 29, 2011 | July 01, 2011 | August 10, 2011 | May 24, 2011 |
| $0.18 | $0.18 | April 06, 2011 | April 08, 2011 | May 10, 2011 | March 29, 2011 |
| $0.18 | $0.18 | January 05, 2011 | January 07, 2011 | February 10, 2011 | November 23, 2010 |
| $0.18 | $0.18 | October 06, 2010 | October 08, 2010 | November 10, 2010 | September 28, 2010 |
| $0.18 | $0.18 | June 30, 2010 | July 02, 2010 | August 10, 2010 | May 25, 2010 |
| $0.18 | $0.18 | March 30, 2010 | April 01, 2010 | May 10, 2010 | March 24, 2010 |
| $0.18 | $0.18 | January 07, 2010 | January 11, 2010 | February 10, 2010 | December 03, 2009 |
| $0.18 | $0.18 | September 30, 2009 | October 02, 2009 | November 10, 2009 | September 22, 2009 |
| $0.18 | $0.18 | June 30, 2009 | July 02, 2009 | August 10, 2009 | May 19, 2009 |
| $0.18 | $0.18 | April 01, 2009 | April 03, 2009 | May 08, 2009 | March 23, 2009 |
| $0.18 | $0.18 | January 07, 2009 | January 09, 2009 | February 10, 2009 | November 17, 2008 |
| $0.18 | $0.18 | October 01, 2008 | October 03, 2008 | November 10, 2008 | September 22, 2008 |
| $0.18 | $0.18 | July 09, 2008 | July 11, 2008 | August 08, 2008 | May 19, 2008 |
| $0.18 | $0.18 | April 09, 2008 | April 11, 2008 | May 09, 2008 | March 31, 2008 |
| $0.18 | $0.18 | January 02, 2008 | January 04, 2008 | February 08, 2008 | November 19, 2007 |
| $0.15 | $0.15 | October 03, 2007 | October 05, 2007 | November 09, 2007 | September 24, 2007 |
| $0.15 | $0.15 | July 03, 2007 | July 06, 2007 | August 10, 2007 | May 22, 2007 |
| $0.15 | $0.15 | April 03, 2007 | April 05, 2007 | May 10, 2007 | March 26, 2007 |
| $0.15 | $0.15 | January 03, 2007 | January 05, 2007 | February 09, 2007 | November 22, 2006 |
| $0.15 | $0.15 | October 04, 2006 | October 06, 2006 | November 10, 2006 | September 27, 2006 |
| $0.15 | $0.15 | July 05, 2006 | July 07, 2006 | August 10, 2006 | May 22, 2006 |
| $0.12 | $0.12 | April 05, 2006 | April 07, 2006 | May 10, 2006 | March 28, 2006 |
| $0.12 | $0.12 | January 04, 2006 | January 06, 2006 | February 10, 2006 | November 22, 2005 |
| $0.12 | $0.12 | October 05, 2005 | October 07, 2005 | November 10, 2005 | September 27, 2005 |
| $0.12 | $0.10504 | June 29, 2005 | July 01, 2005 | August 10, 2005 | May 24, 2005 |
| $0.12 | $0.10504 | March 30, 2005 | April 01, 2005 | May 10, 2005 | March 21, 2005 |
| $0.12 | $0.10504 | January 05, 2005 | January 07, 2005 | February 10, 2005 | November 22, 2004 |
| $0.12 | $0.10504 | October 06, 2004 | October 08, 2004 | November 10, 2004 | September 27, 2004 |
| $0.1 | $0.08753 | June 30, 2004 | July 02, 2004 | August 10, 2004 | May 26, 2004 |
| $0.1 | $0.08753 | March 31, 2004 | April 02, 2004 | May 10, 2004 | March 23, 2004 |
| $0.1 | $0.08753 | December 30, 2003 | January 02, 2004 | February 10, 2004 | November 18, 2003 |
| $0.08753 | $0.08753 | October 01, 2003 | October 03, 2003 | November 10, 2003 | September 22, 2003 |
| $0.08753 | $0.08753 | July 01, 2003 | July 03, 2003 | August 08, 2003 | May 21, 2003 |
| $0.08 | $0.070024 | April 02, 2003 | April 04, 2003 | May 09, 2003 | March 25, 2003 |
| $0.08 | $0.070024 | December 31, 2002 | January 03, 2003 | February 10, 2003 | November 18, 2002 |
| $0.08 | $0.070024 | October 02, 2002 | October 04, 2002 | November 08, 2002 | September 25, 2002 |
| $0.08 | $0.070024 | July 02, 2002 | July 05, 2002 | August 09, 2002 | May 24, 2002 |
| $0.08 | $0.070024 | April 03, 2002 | April 05, 2002 | May 10, 2002 | March 25, 2002 |
| $0.08 | $0.070024 | January 02, 2002 | January 04, 2002 | February 08, 2002 | November 27, 2001 |
| $0.08 | $0.070024 | October 03, 2001 | October 05, 2001 | November 09, 2001 | September 26, 2001 |
| $0.08 | $0.070024 | July 03, 2001 | July 06, 2001 | August 10, 2001 | May 24, 2001 |
| $0.08 | $0.070024 | April 04, 2001 | April 06, 2001 | May 10, 2001 | March 26, 2001 |
| $0.08 | $0.070024 | January 03, 2001 | January 05, 2001 | February 09, 2001 | November 27, 2000 |
| $0.08 | $0.070024 | October 04, 2000 | October 06, 2000 | November 10, 2000 | September 25, 2000 |
| $0.08 | $0.070024 | July 05, 2000 | July 07, 2000 | August 10, 2000 | May 22, 2000 |
| $0.24 | $0.070024 | April 20, 2000 | April 25, 2000 | May 10, 2000 | March 27, 2000 |
| $0.225 | $0.065648 | January 05, 2000 | January 07, 2000 | February 10, 2000 | November 22, 1999 |
| $0.225 | $0.065648 | October 06, 1999 | October 08, 1999 | November 10, 1999 | September 27, 1999 |
| $0.225 | $0.065939 | June 30, 1999 | July 02, 1999 | August 10, 1999 | May 24, 1999 |
| $0.225 | $0.065648 | March 30, 1999 | April 01, 1999 | May 10, 1999 | March 22, 1999 |
| $0.225 | $0.065648 | January 06, 1999 | January 08, 1999 | February 10, 1999 | November 23, 1998 |
| $0.225 | $0.065648 | October 07, 1998 | October 09, 1998 | November 10, 1998 | September 28, 1998 |
| $0.225 | $0.065648 | June 30, 1998 | July 03, 1998 | August 10, 1998 | May 27, 1998 |
| $0.225 | $0.065648 | April 07, 1998 | April 09, 1998 | May 08, 1998 | March 30, 1998 |
| $0.225 | $0.065648 | December 30, 1997 | January 02, 1998 | February 10, 1998 | November 24, 1997 |
| $0.225 | $0.065648 | October 01, 1997 | October 03, 1997 | November 10, 1997 | September 22, 1997 |
| $0.225 | $0.065648 | July 01, 1997 | July 03, 1997 | August 08, 1997 | May 21, 1997 |
| $0.225 | $0.065648 | April 02, 1997 | April 04, 1997 | May 09, 1997 | March 24, 1997 |
| $0.225 | $0.065648 | December 31, 1996 | January 03, 1997 | February 10, 1997 | November 25, 1996 |
| $0.225 | $0.065648 | October 09, 1996 | October 11, 1996 | November 08, 1996 | September 25, 1996 |
| $0.225 | $0.065648 | July 02, 1996 | July 05, 1996 | August 09, 1996 | May 22, 1996 |
| $0.225 | $0.065648 | April 02, 1996 | April 05, 1996 | May 10, 1996 | March 25, 1996 |
| $0.225 | $0.065648 | January 03, 1996 | January 05, 1996 | February 09, 1996 | November 27, 1995 |
| $0.225 | $0.065648 | October 11, 1995 | October 13, 1995 | November 10, 1995 | September 27, 1995 |
| $0.225 | $0.065648 | July 05, 1995 | July 07, 1995 | August 10, 1995 | May 26, 1995 |
| $0.225 | $0.065648 | April 03, 1995 | April 07, 1995 | May 10, 1995 | March 27, 1995 |
| $0.225 | $0.065648 | December 30, 1994 | January 06, 1995 | February 10, 1995 | |
| $0.225 | $0.065648 | October 03, 1994 | |||
| $0.225 | $0.065648 | July 01, 1994 | |||
| $0.25 | $0.064371 | April 04, 1994 | April 08, 1994 | May 10, 1994 | March 29, 1994 |
| $0.25 | $0.064371 | January 03, 1994 | January 07, 1994 | February 10, 1994 | December 03, 1993 |
| $0.25 | $0.064371 | October 04, 1993 | October 08, 1993 | November 10, 1993 | September 29, 1993 |
| $0.25 | $0.064371 | July 02, 1993 | July 09, 1993 | August 10, 1993 | |
| $0.25 | $0.064371 | March 29, 1993 | April 02, 1993 | May 10, 1993 | |
| $0.25 | $0.064371 | January 04, 1993 | January 08, 1993 | February 10, 1993 | November 27, 1992 |
| $0.25 | $0.064371 | September 28, 1992 | October 02, 1992 | November 10, 1992 | September 23, 1992 |
| $0.25 | $0.064371 | June 26, 1992 | July 03, 1992 | August 10, 1992 | May 26, 1992 |
| $0.25 | $0.064371 | March 30, 1992 | |||
| $0.25 | $0.064371 | December 27, 1991 | January 03, 1992 | February 10, 1992 | November 28, 1991 |
| $0.25 | $0.064371 | September 30, 1991 | October 04, 1991 | November 08, 1991 | September 26, 1991 |
| $0.23 | $0.059221 | June 28, 1991 | July 05, 1991 | August 09, 1991 | May 28, 1991 |
| $0.23 | $0.059221 | April 01, 1991 | April 05, 1991 | May 10, 1991 | |
| $0.23 | $0.059221 | December 28, 1990 | January 04, 1991 | February 08, 1991 | November 29, 1990 |
| $0.23 | $0.059221 | October 01, 1990 | October 05, 1990 | November 09, 1990 | September 27, 1990 |
| $0.23 | $0.059221 | June 29, 1990 | July 06, 1990 | August 10, 1990 | November 30, 1989 |
| $0.23 | $0.059221 | April 02, 1990 | April 02, 1990 | May 10, 1990 | November 30, 1989 |
| $0.23 | $0.059221 | December 29, 1989 | January 05, 1990 | February 09, 1990 | November 30, 1989 |
| $0.21 | $0.054072 | October 02, 1989 | August 30, 1989 | September 29, 1989 | December 01, 1988 |
| $0.21 | $0.054072 | June 30, 1989 | May 31, 1989 | June 30, 1989 | December 01, 1988 |
| $0.21 | $0.054072 | April 03, 1989 | April 07, 1989 | May 10, 1989 | March 28, 1989 |
| $0.21 | $0.054072 | December 30, 1988 | January 06, 1989 | February 10, 1989 | November 30, 1988 |
| $0.19 | $0.048922 | October 03, 1988 | October 07, 1988 | November 10, 1988 | September 28, 1988 |
| $0.19 | $0.048922 | July 01, 1988 | July 08, 1988 | August 10, 1988 | May 25, 1988 |
| $0.19 | $0.048922 | April 04, 1988 | April 08, 1988 | May 10, 1988 | March 30, 1988 |
| $0.19 | $0.048922 | December 31, 1987 | January 08, 1988 | February 10, 1988 | November 25, 1987 |
| $0.34 | $0.087545 | September 29, 1987 | October 09, 1987 | November 10, 1987 | September 30, 1987 |
| $0.19 | $0.048922 | June 26, 1987 | July 03, 1987 | August 10, 1987 | May 20, 1987 |
| $0.38 | $0.048922 | March 30, 1987 | April 03, 1987 | May 08, 1987 | March 26, 1987 |
| $0.36 | $0.046347 | December 26, 1986 | January 02, 1987 | February 10, 1987 | November 26, 1986 |
| $0.34 | $0.043772 | September 29, 1986 | October 03, 1986 | November 10, 1986 | September 24, 1986 |
| $0.34 | $0.043772 | June 27, 1986 | July 03, 1986 | August 08, 1986 | May 27, 1986 |
| $0.34 | $0.043772 | March 27, 1986 | April 04, 1986 | May 09, 1986 | March 26, 1986 |
| $0.34 | $0.043772 | December 27, 1985 | January 03, 1986 | February 10, 1986 | November 28, 1985 |
| $0.34 | $0.043772 | September 30, 1985 | October 04, 1985 | November 08, 1985 | September 25, 1985 |
| $0.32 | $0.041197 | June 28, 1985 | July 05, 1985 | August 09, 1985 | May 24, 1985 |
| $0.32 | $0.041197 | March 29, 1985 | April 05, 1985 | May 10, 1985 | March 28, 1985 |
| $0.32 | $0.041197 | December 28, 1984 | January 04, 1985 | February 08, 1985 | November 28, 1984 |
| $0.32 | $0.041197 | October 01, 1984 | October 05, 1984 | November 09, 1984 | September 27, 1984 |
| $0.32 | $0.041197 | June 29, 1984 | July 06, 1984 | August 10, 1984 | May 29, 1984 |
| $0.32 | $0.041197 | April 02, 1984 | April 06, 1984 | May 10, 1984 | March 28, 1984 |
| $0.32 | $0.041197 | December 30, 1983 | January 06, 1984 | February 10, 1984 | November 30, 1983 |
| $0.32 | $0.041197 | October 03, 1983 | October 07, 1983 | November 10, 1983 | September 29, 1983 |
| $0.48 | $0.041197 | July 01, 1983 | July 08, 1983 | August 10, 1983 | May 27, 1983 |
| $0.45 | $0.038623 | April 04, 1983 | |||
| $0.6 | $0.038623 | January 03, 1983 | |||
| $0.55 | $0.035404 | October 04, 1982 | |||
| $0.55 | $0.035404 | July 02, 1982 | |||
| $0.55 | $0.035404 | January 04, 1982 | |||
| $0.5 | $0.032186 | October 05, 1981 | |||
| $0.5 | $0.032186 | June 29, 1981 | |||
| $0.5 | $0.032186 | March 30, 1981 | |||
| $0.5 | $0.032186 | December 26, 1980 | |||
| $0.5 | $0.032186 | September 29, 1980 | |||
| $0.5 | $0.032186 | June 27, 1980 | |||
| $0.5 | $0.032186 | March 28, 1980 | |||
| $0.45 | $0.028967 | December 28, 1979 | |||
| $0.45 | $0.028967 | October 01, 1979 | |||
| $0.45 | $0.028967 | June 29, 1979 | |||
| $0.45 | $0.028967 | April 02, 1979 | |||
| $0.4 | $0.025748 | December 29, 1978 | |||
| $0.4 | $0.025748 | October 02, 1978 | |||
| $0.4 | $0.025748 | June 30, 1978 | |||
| $0.35 | $0.02253 | April 03, 1978 | |||
| $0.35 | $0.02253 | December 30, 1977 | |||
| $0.35 | $0.02253 | October 03, 1977 | |||
| $0.3 | $0.019311 | July 01, 1977 | |||
| $0.3 | $0.019311 | April 01, 1977 |
Frequently Asked Questions
American Express currently pays an annual dividend of $2.8 per share. This means that for each share you own, you'll receive $2.8 in dividends over the course of a year, typically paid in quarterly installments of $ per share.
American Express's current dividend yield is 1.29%. This means that if you invest $100 in American Express's stock at the current price, you can expect to receive approximately $1.29 in annual dividend income. The dividend yield is calculated by dividing the annual dividend by the current stock price.
The most recent ex-dividend date for American Express was October 04, 2024. Ex-dividend dates are typically announced in advance of each dividend payment. If you purchase the stock before the ex-dividend date, you'll be eligible for the upcoming dividend payment. It's advisable to check American Express's investor relations page or financial news sources for the next ex-dividend date announcement.
American Express's dividend payout ratio is currently 21.26%. This means that the company is distributing 21.26% of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, while retaining the rest for reinvestment, debt reduction, or other corporate purposes. A lower payout ratio suggests that the company has more room to increase dividends in the future or to withstand temporary declines in earnings without cutting the dividend.
In the last fiscal year, American Express paid a total of $1.78B in dividends to its shareholders. To put this in perspective, the company's annual revenue was $-, and its net income was $-. This means that American Express distributed - of its revenue and - of its net income as dividends, demonstrating a balance between returning value to shareholders and reinvesting in the business.
Compared to the previous year, American Express's dividend has decreased by -13.74%. This decrease rate provides insight into the company's dividend policy and financial health over the past year. A decrease in dividends can occur for various reasons, including changes in the company's financial situation or strategic priorities.