American Express Company, together with its subsidiaries, provides charge and credit payment card products, and travel-related services worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Global Consumer Services Group, Global Commercial Services, and Global Merchant and Network Services. Its products and services include payment and financing products; network services; accounts payable expense management products and services; and travel and lifestyle services. The company's products and services also comprise merchant acquisition and processing, servicing and settlement, point-of-sale marketing, and information products and services for merchants; and fraud prevention services, as well as the design and operation of customer loyalty programs. It sells its products and services to consumers, small businesses, mid-sized companies, and large corporations through mobile and online applications, third-party vendors and business partners, direct mail, telephone, in-house sales teams, and direct response advertising. American Express Company was founded in 1850 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
American Express Dividend Announcement
• American Express announced a quarterly dividend of $0.70 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2025-02-10. Ex dividend date: 2025-01-03
• American Express's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 0.89%
• American Express's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 19.64%
American Express Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2025-01-03 | $0.70 | quarterly | 2025-02-10 |
2024-10-04 | $0.70 | quarterly | 2024-11-08 |
2024-07-05 | $0.70 | quarterly | 2024-08-09 |
2024-04-04 | $0.70 | quarterly | 2024-05-10 |
2024-01-04 | $0.60 | quarterly | 2024-02-09 |
2023-10-05 | $0.60 | quarterly | 2023-11-10 |
2023-07-06 | $0.60 | quarterly | 2023-08-10 |
2023-04-05 | $0.60 | quarterly | 2023-05-10 |
2023-01-05 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2023-02-10 |
2022-10-13 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2022-11-10 |
2022-06-30 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2022-08-10 |
2022-04-07 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2022-05-10 |
2022-01-06 | $0.43 | quarterly | 2022-02-10 |
2021-10-07 | $0.43 | quarterly | 2021-11-10 |
2021-07-01 | $0.43 | quarterly | 2021-08-10 |
2021-03-31 | $0.43 | quarterly | 2021-05-10 |
2021-01-07 | $0.43 | quarterly | 2021-02-10 |
2020-10-08 | $0.43 | quarterly | 2020-11-10 |
2020-07-01 | $0.43 | quarterly | 2020-08-10 |
2020-04-02 | $0.43 | quarterly | 2020-05-08 |
2020-01-02 | $0.43 | quarterly | 2020-02-10 |
2019-10-03 | $0.43 | quarterly | 2019-11-08 |
2019-07-03 | $0.39 | quarterly | 2019-08-09 |
2019-04-04 | $0.39 | quarterly | 2019-05-10 |
2019-01-03 | $0.39 | quarterly | 2019-02-08 |
2018-10-04 | $0.39 | quarterly | 2018-11-09 |
2018-07-05 | $0.35 | quarterly | 2018-08-10 |
2018-04-05 | $0.35 | quarterly | 2018-05-10 |
2018-01-04 | $0.35 | quarterly | 2018-02-09 |
2017-10-05 | $0.35 | quarterly | 2017-11-10 |
2017-07-05 | $0.32 | quarterly | 2017-08-10 |
2017-04-05 | $0.32 | quarterly | 2017-05-10 |
2017-01-04 | $0.32 | quarterly | 2017-02-10 |
2016-10-05 | $0.32 | quarterly | 2016-11-10 |
2016-06-29 | $0.29 | quarterly | 2016-08-10 |
2016-04-06 | $0.29 | quarterly | 2016-05-10 |
2016-01-06 | $0.29 | quarterly | 2016-02-10 |
2015-10-07 | $0.29 | quarterly | 2015-11-10 |
2015-06-30 | $0.29 | quarterly | 2015-08-10 |
2015-03-31 | $0.26 | quarterly | 2015-05-08 |
2015-01-07 | $0.26 | quarterly | 2015-02-10 |
2014-10-01 | $0.26 | quarterly | 2014-11-10 |
2014-07-09 | $0.26 | quarterly | 2014-08-08 |
2014-04-02 | $0.23 | quarterly | 2014-05-09 |
2014-01-08 | $0.23 | quarterly | 2014-02-10 |
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American Express current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 0.89%. Interested in purchasing American Express stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:
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1. Determination of Dividend: American Express's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, American Express publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, American Express distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from American Express are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: American Express sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, American Express distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: American Express declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of American Express's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review American Express's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.