Company / EPS (Basic)
American Express EPS (Basic) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest EPS (Basic)
$15.41
FY2025
5-year range
$8.00 / $15.41
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+9.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#24 of 387
Financials
What the data says
Among 387 Financials companies, American Express is in the top 6% for eps (basic). EPS (Basic) has increased for 5 consecutive years, from $0.41 in FY2020 to $15.41 in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
15.41 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +106.5%. Top quartile in the Financials sector.
Improved from $11.23 to $15.41 over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
EPS (Basic) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +16.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +106.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 6% in FinancialsTop 6% of 387This company $15.41 Sector average $5.93
▼
+159.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- American Express's eps (basic) has grown for 5 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, eps (basic) increased 9.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #24 out of 387 companies in the Financials sector.
- Lowest eps (basic) in the period was in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.36 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong return on equity: 32.5%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | EPS (Basic)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $15.41 | +9.8% |
| FY2024 | $14.04 | +25.0% |
| FY2023 | $11.23 | +13.9% |
| FY2022 | $9.86 | +23.2% |
| FY2021 | $8.00 | +1851.2% |
| FY2020 | $0.41 | -77.3% |
| FY2019 | $1.81 | -2.7% |
| FY2018 | $1.86 | +38.8% |
| FY2017 | $1.34 | -7.6% |
| FY2016 | $1.45 | -2.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 4, 2026