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Mar 31, 2024

American Express Q1 2024 Earnings Report

American Express reported strong Q1 2024 results, with revenue increasing by 11% and EPS by 39%, driven by continued business momentum.

Key Takeaways

American Express reported a strong start to 2024, with first-quarter revenue increasing by 11% to $15.8 billion and EPS increasing by 39% to $3.33. The company reaffirms its full-year 2024 revenue and EPS guidance, reflecting positive trends in the business.

Revenue increased by 11% year-over-year to $15.8 billion.

EPS increased by 39% year-over-year to $3.33.

New card acquisitions accelerated sequentially to 3.4 million.

Company reaffirms full-year 2024 revenue and EPS guidance.

Total Revenue
$15.8B
Previous year: $14.3B
+10.6%
EPS
$3.33
Previous year: $2.4
+38.8%
Billed Business
$367B
Avg. Diluted Shares
722M
Gross Profit
$11B
Previous year: $8.14B
+35.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$54B
Previous year: $40.8B
+32.2%
Free Cash Flow
$5.16B
Previous year: -$737M
-799.5%
Total Assets
$269B
Previous year: $236B
+14.1%

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Forward Guidance

American Express expects full-year 2024 revenue growth of 9 percent to 11 percent and EPS of $12.65 to $13.15.