American Express (AXP) Tops Q4 EPS by 52c, Offers Guidance

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American Express Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings Per Share of $2.32 and Full Year EPS of $7.91

January 17, 2019 4:05 PM EST

Strong 2018 Revenue Growth Reflects Higher Card Member Spending, Loans and Card Fees

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) today reported fourth-quarter net income of $2.0 billion, or $2.32 per share, compared with a net loss of $1.2 billion, or $1.42 per share, a year ago.

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2018 2017 2018 2017 Total Revenues Net of Interest Expense $ 10,474 $ 9,707 8 $ 40,338 $ 36,878 9 Net Income (Loss) $ 2,010 $ (1,206)... More