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American Express
S&P 500Financials· USA

AXP

Status-Quo-Player

American Express

$323.82

+3.27%

Open $311.18·Prev $313.56

as of 13 Apr

STATUS-QUO-PLAYER

Power Core

The moat in one sentence: American Express's power core is the closed-loop network that captures first-party transaction data from both the consumer and the merchant, enabling pricing power, credit precision, and ecosystem lock-in that no open-loop competitor or fintech can structurally match.

Published1 Apr 2026
UniverseS&P 500
SectorFinancials

Direction of Movement

Compounding Advantages Across Demographics and Revenue Mix

ROC 200

+2.0%

Company Profile

American Express Company is a global integrated payments company operating in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Canada, the Caribbean, and other international markets. Founded in 1850 and headquartered with approximately 75,100 employees, it functions through four key segments: U.S. Consumer Services, Commercial Services, International Card Services, and Global Merchant and Network Services. The company provides a diverse array of products including credit cards, charge cards, banking services, payment and financing solutions, network services, and expense management tools for consumers and businesses. American Express Company plays a pivotal role in the financial services sector, particularly in credit services, by maintaining a highly profitable merchant payment network and offering premium experiences through partnerships in sports, entertainment, and events like the US Open Tennis Championships and Formula 1 races. With a market capitalization around $220 billion, it demonstrates strong financial health, evidenced by trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $65 billion and net income of $10.41 billion, alongside a consistent dividend policy. This positions it as a significant player in facilitating global transactions and supporting commercial financing needs.

Sector

Financial Services

Industry

Credit Services

Employees

76,800

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