AXP Dividend History & Analysis | 1.1% Yield

AXP has a dividend yield of 1.1% and paid 4.23 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.08%
Payout Ratio 22.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 16.42%
Consistency Lifetime 95.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.16%
Payout FCF 14.2%
Streak Years 21
Dividend Rating 74.34%
Ex-Dividend in 3 days: Buy before Apr 2, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 8.6%
Total Return 5y: 118.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Finance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
OMF 6,270 M 7.59% 12.4%
FINV 1,526 M 3.84% 16.5%
QFIN 1,835 M 4.48% 7.58%
LX 399 M 4.62% 5.69%
JCAP 1,059 M 3.61% 4.03%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
LX 399 M 61.9% 100%
QFIN 1,835 M 51.1% 96.7%
SLM 4,048 M 27.0% 72.9%
FINV 1,526 M 13.0% 95.0%
FCFS 8,665 M 8.14% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Consumer Finance

FCFS
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 1.10% Yield

AXP Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-04-02 2026-04-03 2026-05-08 Quarterly 0.95 15.9% N/A
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 2026-02-10 Quarterly 0.82 0% 0.22%
2025-10-10 2025-10-10 2025-11-10 Quarterly 0.82 0% 0.25%
2025-07-03 2025-07-03 2025-08-08 Quarterly 0.82 0% 0.25%
2025-04-04 2025-04-04 2025-05-09 Quarterly 0.82 17.1% 0.34%
2025-01-03 2025-01-03 2025-02-10 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.23%
2024-10-04 2024-10-04 2024-11-08 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.26%
2024-07-05 2024-07-05 2024-08-09 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.3%
2024-04-04 2024-04-05 2024-05-10 Quarterly 0.7 16.7% 0.31%
2024-01-04 2024-01-05 2024-02-09 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.32%
2023-10-05 2023-10-06 2023-11-10 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.41%
2023-07-06 2023-07-07 2023-08-10 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.35%
2023-04-05 2023-04-07 2023-05-10 Quarterly 0.6 15.4% 0.37%
2023-01-05 2023-01-06 2023-02-10 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.35%
2022-10-13 2022-10-14 2022-11-10 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.4%
2022-06-30 2022-07-01 2022-08-10 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.38%
2022-04-07 2022-04-08 2022-05-10 Quarterly 0.52 20.9% 0.29%
2022-01-06 2022-01-07 2022-02-10 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.25%
2021-10-07 2021-10-08 2021-11-10 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.25%
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 2021-08-10 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.26%
2021-03-31 2021-04-02 2021-05-10 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.3%
2021-01-07 2021-01-08 2021-02-10 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2020-10-08 2020-10-09 2020-11-10 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2020-07-01 2020-07-02 2020-08-10 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2020-04-02 2020-04-03 2020-05-08 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2020-01-02 2020-01-03 2020-02-10 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2019-10-03 2019-10-04 2019-11-08 Quarterly 0.43 10.3% N/A
2019-07-03 2019-07-05 2019-08-09 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2019-04-04 2019-04-05 2019-05-10 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2019-01-03 2019-01-04 2019-02-08 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2018-10-04 2018-10-05 2018-11-09 Quarterly 0.39 11.4% N/A
2018-07-05 2018-07-06 2018-08-10 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2018-04-05 2018-04-06 2018-05-10 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2018-01-04 2018-01-05 2018-02-09 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2017-10-05 2017-10-06 2017-11-10 Quarterly 0.35 9.4% N/A
2017-07-05 2017-07-07 2017-08-10 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2017-04-05 2017-04-07 2017-05-10 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2017-01-04 2017-01-06 2017-02-10 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2016-10-05 2016-10-07 2016-11-10 Quarterly 0.32 10.3% N/A
2016-06-29 2016-07-01 2016-08-10 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2016-04-06 2016-04-08 2016-05-10 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2016-01-06 2016-01-08 2016-02-10 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2015-10-07 2015-10-09 2015-11-10 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2015-06-30 2015-07-02 2015-08-10 Quarterly 0.29 11.5% N/A
2015-03-31 2015-04-02 2015-05-08 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2015-01-07 2015-01-09 2015-02-10 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2014-10-01 2014-10-03 2014-11-10 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2014-07-09 2014-07-11 2014-08-08 Quarterly 0.26 13% N/A
2014-04-02 2014-04-04 2014-05-09 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2014-01-08 2014-01-10 2014-02-10 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A

AXP Dividend FAQ

American Express (AXP) operates an integrated payments platform across four segments-U.S. Consumer Services, Commercial Services, International Card Services, and Global Merchant & Network Services-serving individuals, small-business owners, midsize firms, and large corporations through cards, financing, merchant processing, and a suite of travel, dining, and expense-management solutions.

What is the Dividend Yield of AXP?

As of March 2026, AXP`s dividend yield is 1.08%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.23 USD by the current share price of 292.27.

Does AXP pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, AXP paid a dividend of 4.23 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-02 and the payout was 0.95 USD.

How often does AXP pay dividends?

AXP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AXP has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-02.

AXP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AXP for the next payments are between 0.925 (-2.6%) and 1.012 (+6.5%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.31%.

Will AXP pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.95 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for American Express (AXP) is 2026-04-02.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AXP?

The next Ex-Dividend date for American Express (AXP) is 2026-04-02.

What is the Dividend Growth of AXP?

AXP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 16.4% per year.
Strong growth: AXP's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AXP?

AXP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.16%. If you bought AXP's shares at 134.01 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.23 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.16% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AXP?

AXP Payout Consistency is 95.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: American Express has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AXP have a good Dividend Yield?

AXP`s 1.08% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AXP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AXP is 22.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of AXP?

AXP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 74.34%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AXP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AXP's Outstanding Shares?

American Express's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.65% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has AXP ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 3, 2005 with a ratio of 10000:8753.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.14 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 1,333,880,000
1986 1,292,961,000 -3.07%
1987 1,263,670,000 -2.27%
1988 1,251,616,000 -0.95%
1989 1,255,009,000 +0.27%
1990 1,467,778,000 +16.95%
1991 1,453,125,000 -1%
1992 1,520,000,000 +4.6%
1993 1,521,709,000 +0.11%
1994 1,509,273,000 -0.82%
1995 1,473,273,000 -2.39%
1996 1,447,748,000 -1.73%
1997 1,383,483,000 -4.44%
1998 1,369,970,000 -0.98%
1999 1,362,000,000 -0.58%
2000 1,344,000,000 -1.32%
2001 1,325,000,000 -1.41%
2002 1,305,000,000 -1.51%
2003 1,305,000,000
2004 1,264,000,000 -3.14%
2005 1,258,000,000 -0.47%
2006 1,210,000,000 -3.82%
2007 1,163,000,000 -3.88%
2008 1,156,000,000 -0.6%
2009 1,191,000,000 +3.03%
2010 1,198,000,000 +0.59%
2011 1,166,000,000 -2.67%
2012 1,116,000,000 -4.29%
2013 1,073,000,000 -3.85%
2014 1,033,000,000 -3.73%
2015 981,000,000 -5.03%
2016 913,000,000 -6.93%
2017 865,000,000 -5.26%
2018 852,000,000 -1.5%
2019 816,000,000 -4.23%
2020 806,000,000 -1.23%
2021 769,000,000 -4.59%
2022 746,000,000 -2.99%
2023 726,000,000 -2.68%
2024 704,000,000 -3.03%
2025 688,000,000 -2.27%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-22 02:15