American Express Dividend
The Dividend of American Express (AXP) as of Aug 22, 2026 is 3.16 USD. In the previous year, Dividend was 2.70 USD — a change of 17.04% (higher).
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Dividend
3.16USD
YoY
17.04%
Dividend yield
0.93 %
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How much dividend does American Express 2026 pay?
According to the latest status from August 2026, American Express paid a total of 3.16 USD per share in dividends within the last 12 months. With the current American Express price of 339.90 USD, this corresponds to a dividend yield of 0.95 %. A dividend is paid times per year.
American Express currently offers a dividend yield of about 0.93%. The payout ratio is around 20% of earnings. The dividend has grown at 9.7% per year over the past 19 years.
Historical American Express Dividends
A dividend is paid times per year. Last year, the payout months were February, May, August and November.
| Paydate | Dividend |
|---|---|
| 8/2/2026 | 0.95USD |
| 5/2/2026 | 0.95USD |
| 2/2/2026 | 0.82USD |
| 11/10/2025 | 0.82USD |
| 8/3/2025 | 0.82USD |
| 5/4/2025 | 0.82USD |
| 2/3/2025 | 0.70USD |
| 11/4/2024 | 0.70USD |
| 8/5/2024 | 0.70USD |
| 5/4/2024 | 0.70USD |
| 2/4/2024 | 0.60USD |
| 11/5/2023 | 0.60USD |
| 8/6/2023 | 0.60USD |
| 5/5/2023 | 0.60USD |
| 2/5/2023 | 0.52USD |
| 11/13/2022 | 0.52USD |
| 7/30/2022 | 0.52USD |
| 5/7/2022 | 0.52USD |
| 2/6/2022 | 0.43USD |
| 11/7/2021 | 0.43USD |
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Is the American Express Dividend Safe?
American Express has been increasing the dividend for 4 years.
Over the past 10 years, American Express has increased it by an annual 11.13%.
Over a five-year period, the distribution rose by 12.94%.
Analysts expect a Dividend Increase of 9.66% for the current fiscal year.
American Express dividend payout ratio
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Understanding American Express's Dividend Distributions
American Express’s dividends are a portion of the company’s profits distributed to shareholders. It is a critical indicator of the company’s financial health and attractiveness to investors. Dividends provide investors with a steady income stream, in addition to any profits that may come from selling the stock at a higher price than the purchase price.
Year-to-Year Comparison
Examining American Express's dividend distributions over the years can highlight the company’s profitability and stability. A consistent or increasing dividend payout can indicate a financially healthy company with predictable earnings, while fluctuations or reductions in dividends can suggest underlying financial or operational challenges.
Impact on Investments
American Express's dividend payments are an essential factor for income-focused investors. A robust dividend payout can enhance the stock’s appeal, offering regular income in addition to potential capital gains. It also can indicate the company's confidence in its future earnings, making it a significant consideration in investment decisions.
Interpreting Dividend Fluctuations
Changes in American Express’s dividends can result from shifts in the company’s earnings, financial policies, or reinvestment strategies. An increase in dividends often signals financial stability, while a decrease may indicate a need to conserve cash or reinvest profits to fuel growth, each scenario having different implications for investors.
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Frequently Asked Questions about American Express stock
Over the past 12 months, American Express paid a dividend of 3.16 USD . This corresponds to a dividend yield of about 0.93 %. For the coming 12 months, American Express is expected to pay a dividend of 4.32 USD.
The current dividend yield of American Express is 0.93 %.
American Express pays a dividend, distributed in the months of , , , .
American Express paid dividends every year for the past 36 years.
For the upcoming 12 months, dividends amounting to 4.32 USD are expected. This corresponds to a dividend yield of 1.26 %.
American Express is assigned to the 'Finance' sector.
In the year 2025, American Express distributed 2.8 USD as dividends.
The dividends of American Express are distributed in USD.
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