American Express increases quarterly revenue to record $17.9 billion


07/21/2025

American Express Co., a major player in the U.S. credit card industry, reported a 9% year-over-year revenue rise in the second quarter and a 4% drop in net income, with both metrics surpassing market expectations.



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In April-June 2025, the firm's revenue rose to an all-time high of $17.9 billion, up from $16.33 billion the previous year. 

Net income fell to $2.89 billion from $3.02 billion the previous year. The per-share metric dropped to $4.08 from $4.15. 

The profit from the Accertify division, which was sold afterward, was part of last year’s figure. Disregarding this data, earnings per share rose by 17%. 

Analysts polled by FactSet estimated the company's revenue to be $17.7 billion, with net income projected at $3.89 per share on average. 

According to the report, expenses on AmEx cards increased by 7% in the second quarter, totaling $416.3 billion. 

Provisions for loan losses in April to June reached $1.4 billion, up from $1.3 billion during the same period last year.

source: marketwatch.com