01—History
Retained Earnings History
Year-over-year comparison from 10-K annual reports · Dashed line: constant growth FY2020–FY2025. Drag across the bars to change the range.
- $25.49B
02—Ledger
Retained Earnings, period by period
| Period | Scale | Value | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $25.49B | +15.1% | 10-K | |
| FY2024 | $22.15B | +12.9% | 10-K | |
| FY2023 | $19.61B | +20.5% | 10-K | |
| FY2022 | $16.28B | +20.8% | 10-K | |
| FY2021 | $13.47B | −2.6% | 10-K | |
| FY2020 | $13.84B | −0.2% | 10-K | |
| FY2019 | $13.87B | +11.0% | 10-K | |
| FY2018 | $12.50B | +50.5% | 10-K | |
| FY2017 | $8.31B | −19.9% | 10-K | |
| FY2016 | $10.37B | +7.3% | 10-K | |
| FY2015 | $9.66B | +1.6% | 10-K | |
| FY2014 | $9.51B | +11.8% | 10-K | |
| FY2013 | $8.51B | +13.0% | 10-K | |
| FY2012 | $7.53B | +4.2% | 10-K | |
| FY2011 | $7.22B | +45.2% | 10-K | |
| FY2010 | $4.97B | +33.0% | 10-K | |
| FY2009 | $3.74B | +37.4% | 10-K | |
| FY2008 | $2.72B | — | 10-K |
03—Questions
What is retained earnings?
Retained earnings represent the cumulative net income that has been reinvested in the business rather than distributed as dividends to shareholders.
What is AMERICAN EXPRESS CO's current retained earnings?
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AXP) annual retained earnings for 2025 was $25.49B, a 15.08% increase from 2024. AMERICAN EXPRESS CO retained earnings for the quarter ending June 30, 2026 was $26.38B.
What was AMERICAN EXPRESS CO's retained earnings in 2024?
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO annual retained earnings for 2024 was $22.15B, a 12.93% increase from 2023.
What was AMERICAN EXPRESS CO's retained earnings in 2023?
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO annual retained earnings for 2023 was $19.61B, a 20.47% increase from 2022.
What is AMERICAN EXPRESS CO's 5-year retained earnings CAGR?
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO retained earnings grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.99% from FY2020 to FY2025, going from $13.84B to $25.49B over 5 years.
- Company
- AMERICAN EXPRESS CO
- Ticker
- AXP
- Sector
- Other
- Industry
- Finance Services