American Express Company Dividend Yield
Data as of June 01, 2026
Dividend Yield
1.20%
Annual Dividend
$3.80
Stock Price
$316.47
Market Cap
$215.94B
How It's Calculated
1.20% = $3.80 ÷ $316.47 × 100
What This Means
American Express Company's dividend yield of 1.20% is in the typical range for established companies. It provides a modest income stream alongside potential capital appreciation.
About American Express Company
American Express Company (AXP) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in Credit Services. With a market capitalization of about $215.94B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $316.47, within a 52-week range of $286.15 to $387.49 (-18.3% from the high, +10.6% from the low). Beta of 1.08 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 16.3%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For American Express Company, yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Financial Services, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.
Sector Comparison
Among Financial Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, American Express Company's dividend yield of 1.20% can be compared with peers such as BRK-B (0.00%), JPM (2.00%), V (0.82%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Financial Services stocks.
Key Takeaways
- AXP is grouped in the Financial Services sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.08 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 16.3% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Payout per Share
$3.80
Sector
Financial Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does AXP pay a dividend?
Yes — American Express Company currently shows an annual dividend rate of about $3.80 per share on this data snapshot.
How is dividend yield calculated for AXP?
Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ stock price × 100. With price and dividend inputs here, AXP's yield is about 1.20%. Verify ex-dividend dates and payout changes on the issuer's investor relations site.
How does 1.20% compare to sector peers?
In Financial Services, peer yields such as USB (3.76%), MET (2.87%), WFC (2.32%) help frame AXP's 1.20%. Very high yields can signal value or payout stress.
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