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Dec 31, 2021
American Express Q4 2021 Earnings Report
American Express reported strong fourth-quarter revenue increase driven by record card member spending.
Key Takeaways
American Express reported a strong fourth quarter with a 30% increase in revenue to $12.1 billion. Earnings per share were $2.18, and the company raised its long-term aspiration with a new growth plan.
Delivered strong fourth-quarter and full-year results that exceeded expectations.
Reached record levels of Card Member spending.
Maintained customer retention and satisfaction above pre-pandemic levels.
Increased new Card acquisitions and grew loan balances.
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Forward Guidance
American Express expects to generate elevated levels of revenue growth in 2022 in the range of 18 to 20 percent and earnings per share of $9.25 to $9.65. Longer term, as the economy reaches a steady state, their aspiration is to achieve revenue growth in excess of 10 percent and EPS growth in the mid-teens.
Positive Outlook
- Generate elevated levels of revenue growth in 2022 in the range of 18 to 20 percent.
- Earnings per share of $9.25 to $9.65.
- Achieve revenue growth in excess of 10 percent longer term.
- Achieve EPS growth in the mid-teens longer term.
- Increase the regular quarterly dividend on its common shares outstanding by approximately 20 percent, from 43 cents to 52 cents per share beginning with the first quarter 2022.
Challenges Ahead
- The extent and duration of the effect of the pandemic on the economy.
- Inflation, consumer confidence, consumer and business spending.
- Continued stress on businesses due to containment measures, operational changes, supply chain issues and staffing shortages.
- Impacts related to new or renegotiated cobrand and other partner agreements.
- Impact of regulation and litigation.