American Express raises quarterly common dividend 16% to $0.95 per share from $0.82
American Express's board approved a $0.13, or 16 percent, increase in the quarterly dividend on its common shares, to $0.95 from $0.82 per share. The increase is consistent with a planned raise discussed in the company's fourth-quarter 2025 earnings release. For shareholders, the higher dividend raises the quarterly cash payout per common share by 16 percent.
Key points
- Quarterly common dividend rises to $0.95 per share from $0.82, an increase of $0.13 or 16 percent.
- Dividend is payable May 8, 2026, to shareholders of record on April 3, 2026.
- The increase matches the planned raise discussed in the fourth-quarter 2025 earnings release.
The filing
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