American Express Company (AXP)
Financials ยท Finance Services
American Express Company (AXP) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since June 1, 1972. SentiSense covers American Express Company in the Financials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Finance Services. Stephen Squeri is its chief executive officer. The company reports 76,800 employees, and its corporate website is www.americanexpress.com.
About American Express Company
American Express is a global financial institution, operating in about 130 countries, that provides consumers and businesses with charge and credit card payment products. The company also operates a highly profitable merchant payment network. It operates in four segments: US consumer services, US commercial services, international card services, and global merchant and network services. Beyond payment products, the company's commercial business offers expense management tools, consulting services, and business loans.
Latest reported results
American Express Company reported revenue of $21.98 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 6.9% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 2,983 institutions reported holding AXP, with 573.1 million shares worth $193.9 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Berkshire Hathaway, Vanguard and BlackRock. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 3 added shares, 1 reduced its position and 1 held its position unchanged during the quarter.
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- AXP ownership: all 2,983 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- AXP financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q3 FY2026.
SentiSense also tracks daily options readings for American Express Company: IV rank, put/call percentile, 25-delta skew and open-interest walls.
Frequently asked questions
What does American Express Company do?
American Express is a global financial institution, operating in about 130 countries, that provides consumers and businesses with charge and credit card payment products.
What sector is AXP in?
SentiSense classifies American Express Company in the Financials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Finance Services.
Where does AXP stock trade?
American Express Company (AXP) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since June 1, 1972.
Who is the CEO of American Express Company?
Stephen Squeri is the chief executive officer of American Express Company.