8-KRegulation FD

AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jun 15, 2026)

Filed June 15, 2026For Securities:AXP

Summary

American Express Company (AXP) has filed an 8-K report on June 15, 2026, providing an update on delinquency and write-off statistics for its U.S. Consumer and U.S. Small Business Card portfolios held for investment, covering the months of March, April, and May 2026. The report details key credit performance metrics, including 30-day past due rates and net write-off rates, as well as data for the American Express Credit Account Master Trust. This disclosure is supplementary to the information provided in the company's regular Form 10-D filings and offers investors a near real-time look into the health of American Express's credit operations. Key takeaways from the provided data show relatively stable credit performance across the analyzed months. While there are minor fluctuations, the 30-day delinquency rates for both U.S. Consumer and U.S. Small Business segments remain within a narrow band, and net write-off rates are also showing consistency. The data for the Lending Trust, which represents securitized balances, further reinforces this stable trend. Investors should monitor these metrics for any significant deviations, which could signal shifts in consumer or small business financial health and potential impacts on American Express's loan loss provisions.

Key Highlights

  • 1U.S. Consumer Card balances held for investment stood at $113.8 billion as of May 31, 2026.
  • 2The 30-day past due rate for U.S. Consumer Card balances was 1.1% as of May 31, 2026, showing a slight improvement from previous months.
  • 3U.S. Small Business Card balances held for investment reached $46.7 billion as of May 31, 2026.
  • 4The net write-off rate for U.S. Small Business Card balances was 2.6% as of May 31, 2026, consistent with prior periods.
  • 5Total U.S. Consumer and U.S. Small Business Card balances held for investment amounted to $160.5 billion as of May 31, 2026.
  • 6The American Express Credit Account Master Trust reported an annualized default rate, net of recoveries, of 1.2% for the period ending May 31, 2026, remaining stable.

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