American Express reported strong revenue and earnings growth, along with positive credit metrics and low stress capital requirements, indicating a robust financial position. However, there are concerns with softer travel and entertainment spending and increased competition in the premium card market.

Company Guidance

During the American Express Q2 2025 Earnings Call, the company reaffirmed its full-year revenue growth guidance of 8% to 10% and earnings per share (EPS) guidance between $15 and $15.50, reflecting confidence in their financial trajectory. The call highlighted several key metrics, including record revenues of $17.9 billion, up 9% year over year, and EPS of $4.08, a 17% increase excluding last year's gains from the certified sale. Total card member spending rose 7%, with a noted softness in travel categories like airlines and lodging, although overall spending hit a quarterly record. The Fed's annual CCAR process set American Express's preliminary stress capital buffer requirement at 2.5%, the lowest permissible level, underscoring its robust capital position. The company also reported acquiring 3.1 million new cards in Q2, maintaining a strong trajectory despite competitive pressures. The guidance reflects the company's resilience and strategic focus on premium product refreshes, including upcoming updates to their US consumer and business platinum cards, aimed at maintaining leadership in the premium card category.

Record-Breaking Revenue and Growth

American Express reported revenues of $17.9 billion, a 9% increase year over year. Earnings per share were $4.08, up 17% excluding the previous year's gain from the sale of the certified.

Low Stress Capital Buffer

American Express's stress capital buffer requirement was set at the lowest permissible level of 2.5%, demonstrating low projected credit card loss and high profitability rates under the Fed stress test.

Strong Net Card Fee Growth

Net card fees reached record levels, up 20%. The line has more than doubled since 2019, driven by focus on premium products.

Positive Credit Metrics

Q2 delinquency and write-off rates remained low with delinquency rates flat to Q1 while write-offs rates declined.

Robust International Growth

The international business continued to grow in double digits, up 12% FX adjusted in the quarter.

American Express (AXP) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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AXP Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 17, 2025	2025 (Q3)	3.98 / -	3.49	―	―	―
Jul 18, 2025	2025 (Q2)	3.89 / 4.08	4.15	-1.69% (-0.07)
Apr 17, 2025	2025 (Q1)	3.47 / 3.64	3.33	9.31% (+0.31)
Jan 24, 2025	2024 (Q4)	3.03 / 3.04	2.62	16.03% (+0.42)
Oct 18, 2024	2024 (Q3)	3.29 / 3.49	3.3	5.76% (+0.19)
Jul 19, 2024	2024 (Q2)	3.26 / 4.15	2.89	43.60% (+1.26)
Apr 19, 2024	2024 (Q1)	2.96 / 3.33	2.4	38.75% (+0.93)
Jan 26, 2024	2023 (Q4)	2.64 / 2.62	2.07	26.57% (+0.55)
Oct 20, 2023	2023 (Q3)	2.95 / 3.30	2.47	33.60% (+0.83)
Jul 21, 2023	2023 (Q2)	2.81 / 2.89	2.57	12.45% (+0.32)

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AXP Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 18, 2025	$315.35	$307.95	-2.35%
Apr 17, 2025	$252.28	$250.68	-0.63%
Jan 24, 2025	$323.97	$319.47	-1.39%
Oct 18, 2024	$283.45	$274.53	-3.15%

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