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Dec 31, 2024

American Express Q4 2024 Earnings Report

American Express reported record FY 2024 revenue with a 9% increase, and EPS increased by 25%.

Key Takeaways

American Express reported a strong fourth quarter in 2024, with a 9% increase in total revenues and a net income of $2.2 billion. The company's growth was driven by strong Card Member spending, higher net interest income, and accelerated card fee growth. For the full year, American Express achieved record revenues of $65.9 billion and net income of $10.1 billion.

Record revenues driven by strong Card Member spending.

Net income increased driven by higher net interest income.

Billed business growth accelerated to 8 percent in the fourth quarter.

Company plans to increase quarterly dividend by 17%.

Total Revenue
$17.2B
Previous year: $15.8B
+8.7%
EPS
$3.04
Previous year: $2.62
+16.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$40.6B
Previous year: $47B
-13.5%
Free Cash Flow
$5.28B
Previous year: $6.34B
-16.7%
Total Assets
$271B
Previous year: $261B
+4.0%

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Forward Guidance

For the full year 2025, American Express expects revenue growth of between 8 to 10 percent and EPS in the range of $15.00 to $15.50.