American Express maintains minimum stress capital buffer requirement

American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced the results of its company-run 2026 Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test (DFAST), confirming it will maintain its current Stress Capital Buffer (SCB) requirement of 2.5%, the minimum under applicable regulations, through September 30, 2027.

The outcome aligns with the Federal Reserve's February 4, 2026, announcement that it would maintain existing SCB requirements until 2027, absent supervisory action.

Christophe Le Caillec, Chief Financial Officer at American Express, commented on the results: "Our stress test results reflect the continued strength of our balance sheet and our differentiated business model. Consistent with our disciplined capital management framework, we will continue to invest in long-term growth opportunities, while maintaining strong capital levels and returning capital to shareholders."

American Express previously announced a 16% increase to its quarterly dividend on common shares, raising it to $0.95 per share beginning with the first-quarter 2026 dividend declaration. The company returned $8.7 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and common share dividends during the 12 months ended March 31, 2026.

The stress test results are based on hypothetical scenarios prescribed by the Federal Reserve and are not forecasts or predictions of future economic conditions or company performance.

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