Company / Operating Cash Flow per Share
American Express Operating Cash Flow per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow per Share
$26.86
FY2025
5-year range
$18.19 / $28.37
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+34.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#30 of 382
Financials
What the data says
Among 382 Financials companies, American Express is in the top 8% for operating cash flow per share. Operating Cash Flow per Share returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching $26.86.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
26.86 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +31.2%. Top quartile in the Financials sector.
Improved from $25.67 to $26.86 over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -1.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +31.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+427.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating cash flow per share increased 34.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #30 out of 382 companies in the Financials sector.
- Peak operating cash flow per share was recorded in FY2022.
- Lowest operating cash flow per share 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 | Operating Cash Flow per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $26.86 | +34.2% |
| FY2024 | $20.01 | -22.0% |
| FY2023 | $25.67 | -9.5% |
| FY2022 | $28.37 | +55.9% |
| FY2021 | $18.19 | +163.6% |
| FY2020 | $6.90 | -57.1% |
| FY2019 | $16.09 | +54.8% |
| FY2018 | $10.40 | -30.6% |
| FY2017 | $14.98 | +68.9% |
| FY2016 | $8.87 | -16.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 4, 2026