Issues credit and charge cards to consumers and businesses.
Sep 2026Revenue $43.9B/yrExpenses $28.4B/yr
No trend
Figures by year
Is American Express profitable?
Yes. In the 12 months to Sep 2026, revenue was $43.9B and expenses $28.4B.
| Fiscal year to | Revenue | Expenses | Pre-tax profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $41.3B | $27.5B | $13.8B |
| Dec 2024 | $38.8B | $25.9B | $12.9B |
| Dec 2023 | $37.2B | $26.7B | $10.5B |
| Dec 2022 | $34.2B | $24.6B | $9.59B |
| Dec 2021 | $27.7B | $17.0B | $10.7B |
| Dec 2020 | $22.0B | $17.7B | $4.30B |
| Dec 2019 | $28.2B | $19.7B | $8.43B |
| Dec 2018 | $26.6B | $18.5B | $8.12B |
| Dec 2017 | $24.8B | $17.4B | $7.42B |
| Dec 2016 | $24.2B | $16.2B | $8.04B |
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