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    American Express is a multinational financial services corporation. The Company's principal products and services are charge and credit card products, and travel-related services, which are offered to consumers and businesses around the world. Its segments include the U.S. Consumer Services, International Consumer and Network Services, Global Commercial Services and Global Merchant Services.

    Revenue(FY, 2017)
    $35.6 B
    Market capitalization(2018-11-09)
    $92.5 B
    Total Loans(Q2, 2017)
    $66 B

    Employee Rating

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    TypePublic
    Parent CompanyStandard Chartered
    HQNew York, US
    Founded1850
    Size (employees)55,000 (est)-2%
    Websiteamericanexpress.com
    American Express was founded in 1850 and is headquartered in New York, US
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    Key People/Management at American Express

    Douglas E. Buckminster

    Douglas E. Buckminster

    Group President, Global Consumer Services
    Jeffrey C. Campbell

    Jeffrey C. Campbell

    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    L. Kevin Cox

    L. Kevin Cox

    Chief Human Resources Officer
    Paul D. Fabara

    Paul D. Fabara

    President, Global Services Group
    Marc D. Gordon

    Marc D. Gordon

    Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer
    Anna Marrs

    Anna Marrs

    President, Global Commercial Services
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    American Express Office Locations

    American Express has an office in New York
    New York, US (HQ)
    Three World Financial Center 230 Vesey St
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    American Express Financials and Metrics

    American Express Revenue

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    American Express's revenue was reported to be $35.58 b in FY, 2017
    USD

    Revenue (Q3, 2018)

    		10.9b

    Gross profit (Q3, 2018)

    		10.1b

    Gross profit margin (Q3, 2018), %

    		92.9%

    Net income (Q3, 2018)

    		1.7b

    EBIT (Q3, 2018)

    		2.0b

    Market capitalization (9-Nov-2018)

    		92.5b

    Closing stock price (9-Nov-2018)

    		108.3

    Cash (30-Sep-2018)

    		30.2b

    EV

    		119.9b
    American Express's current market capitalization is $92.5 b.
    Annual
    USDFY, 2013FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

    Revenue

    		34.9b36.0b34.4b33.8b35.6b

    Revenue growth, %

    		3%(4%)(2%)

    Cost of goods sold

    		2.0b1.7b1.6b1.7b2.1b

    Gross profit

    		33.0b34.3b32.8b32.1b33.5b
    Quarterly
    USDQ2, 2014Q3, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018

    Revenue

    		8.7b8.6b8.5b8.7b8.2b8.3b8.8b9.0b10.3b10.7b10.9b

    Cost of goods sold

    		414.0m399.0m425.0m436.0m430.0m443.0m522.0m567.0m621.0m711.0m777.0m

    Gross profit

    		8.3b8.2b8.1b8.2b7.8b7.9b8.3b8.4b9.7b10.0b10.1b

    Gross profit Margin, %

    		95%95%95%95%95%95%94%94%94%93%93%
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    Annual
    USDFY, 2013FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

    Cash

    		19.5b22.3b22.8b25.2b32.9b

    Accounts Receivable

    		47.2b47.0b46.6b50.1b

    PP&E

    		3.9b3.9b4.1b4.4b4.3b

    Total Assets

    		153.4b159.1b161.2b158.9b181.2b
    Quarterly
    USDQ1, 2014Q2, 2014Q3, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018

    Cash

    		20.7b18.4b21.3b100.0m21.1b19.9b25.0b33.8b26.5b29.4b30.4b26.2b31.1b29.7b30.2b

    Total Assets

    		151.5b152.4b153.9b32.2b157.2b154.2b158.8b159.6b153.4b161.4b167.0b168.6b180.0b184.9b189.1b

    Accounts Payable

    		11.8b11.6b11.5b10.6b11.1b11.3b12.0b11.7b11.4b11.7b12.1b12.2b14.0b13.8b15.6b

    Short-term debt

    		2.8b3.4b3.4b4.5b3.2b2.6b2.3b2.9b3.6b3.4b2.4b1.9b2.0b2.3b
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    Annual
    USDFY, 2013FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

    Net Income

    		5.4b5.9b5.2b5.4b2.7b

    Depreciation and Amortization

    		1.1b1.3b

    Accounts Payable

    		88.0m2.6b1.0b1.1b5.5b

    Cash From Operating Activities

    		8.5b11.0b11.0b8.2b13.5b
    Quarterly
    USDQ1, 2014Q2, 2014Q3, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018

    Net Income

    		1.4b3.0b4.4b68.0m3.0b4.3b1.4b3.4b4.6b1.2b2.6b3.9b1.6b3.3b4.9b

    Depreciation and Amortization

    		249.0m515.0m764.0m251.0m514.0m780.0m261.0m536.0m810.0m296.0m615.0m953.0m348.0m685.0m1.0b

    Accounts Payable

    		607.0m1.1b1.8b(1.2b)(1.3b)270.0m(356.0m)(759.0m)(1.0b)(2.1b)(902.0m)1.2b(431.0m)(182.0m)2.1b

    Cash From Operating Activities

    		3.3b4.9b8.6b401.0m4.3b8.1b2.5b3.1b4.9b1.2b4.3b8.6b2.1b5.1b10.2b
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    USDY, 2018

    EV/EBIT

    		61.1 x

    EV/CFO

    		11.8 x

    Debt/Equity

    		2.7 x

    Debt/Assets

    		0.3 x

    Financial Leverage

    		8.8 x
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    American Express Operating Metrics

    American Express's Total Loans was reported to be $66b in Q2, 2017.
    FY, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015FY, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016FY, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017

    Average Basic Card Member Spending

    		$17.95 k$4.01 k$4.27 k$4.17 k$18.07 k$3.95 k$4.31 k$4.43 k$18.81 k$4.39 k$4.63 k

    Average Discount Rate

    		2.48%2.49%2.49%2.46%2.46%2.44%2.43%2.47%2.45%2.45%2.44%

    Average Fee per Card

    		$40 $39 $39 $39 $39 $40 $42 $49 $44 $48 $49

    Total Loans

    		$70.40 b$66.80 b$69 b$68.90 b$58.60 b$57.40 b$59.90 b$60.60 b$65.30 b$63.60 b$66 b
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    American Express Acquisitions / Subsidiaries

    Acquired CompanyDateDeal Size
    Cake TechnologiesMarch 27, 2018$10 m
    MeziJanuary 30, 2018

    American Express Revenue Breakdown

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    American Express revenue breakdown by business segment: 13.9% from GMS, 30.5% from GCS, 17.0% from ICNS and 38.6% from USCS

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    Competitors

    Visa
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    PayPal
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    Capital One
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    Western Union
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    American Express Online and Social Media Presence

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    American Express News and Updates

    November 09, 2018

    Hedge-fund billionaire Dan Loeb reportedly discloses a stake in American Express (AXP)

    Hedge-fund billionaire Dan Loeb's Third Point Capital disclosed a stake in American Express, according to a report. Loeb believes American Express will trade above $135 over the next 18 months — 25% above where shares were trading on Friday. Years of lagging performance galvanized the American Exp…
    November 09, 2018

    Daniel Loeb's Third Point takes stake in American Express

    Activist investor Daniel Loeb's Third Point LLC on Friday disclosed a new position in American Express Co, saying the market under-appreciates the strategic pivot of the company.
    November 09, 2018

    Daniel Loeb's Third Point takes stake in American Express, sees shares rallying to $135

    American Express shares pared losses following the news of the stake by the activist hedge fund.
    November 09, 2018

    American Express wins approval to enter Chinese payment card market

    American Express has become the first foreign card scheme to win direct access to China's bank card...
    November 09, 2018

    UPDATE 1-China approves American Express JV to set up clearing and settlement institution

    China's central bank said on Friday it has approved an application from American Express' Chinese joint venture (JV) to start preparations for setting up a clearing and settlement institution in the country.
    November 09, 2018

    China approves American Express JV to set up clearing institution

    China's central bank said on Friday it has approved an application from American Express' Chinese joint venture to start preparations for setting up a clearing institution in the country.
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    American Express Company Life and Culture

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     American Express Frequently Asked Questions

    • When was American Express founded?

      American Express was founded in 1850.

    • Who are American Express key executives?

      American Express's key executives are Douglas E. Buckminster, Jeffrey C. Campbell and L. Kevin Cox.

    • How many employees does American Express have?

      American Express has 55,000 employees.

    • What is American Express revenue?

      Latest American Express annual revenue is $35.6 b.

    • What is American Express revenue per employee?

      Latest American Express revenue per employee is $647 k.

    • Who are American Express competitors?

      Competitors of American Express include Visa, Mastercard and PayPal.

    • Where is American Express headquarters?

      American Express headquarters is located at Three World Financial Center 230 Vesey St, New York.

    • Where are American Express offices?

      American Express has an office in New York.

    • How many offices does American Express have?

      American Express has 1 office.