AI English summary of an SEC filing — figures as filed
American Express AXPAmerican Express said net income for 2024 was $10.1 billion, or $14.01 per share, compared with $8.4 billion, or $11.21 per share, a year ago. The company said its full-year results reflect the sale of Accertify Inc., which resulted in a gain of $531 million ($479 million after tax or $0.66 per share).
Key points
AI summaryAmerican Express said net income for 2024 was $10.1 billion, or $14.01 per share, compared with $8.4 billion, or $11.21 per share, a year ago. The company said its full-year results reflect the sale of Accertify Inc., which resulted in a gain of $531 million ($479 million after tax or $0.66 per share).
American Express said total revenues net of interest expense increased 9% year-over-year (10% on an FX-adjusted basis). Discount revenue increased 5%, net card fees increased 16% and net interest income increased 18%.
The company said provisions for credit losses increased, primarily driven by higher net write-offs, partially offset by a lower reserve build compared to last year. In Q4, American Express reclassified $758 million of Card Member loans related to the Lowe's small business cobrand portfolio from held for investment to held for sale.
American Express said marketing expense increased 16% year-over-year and it acquired a record 13 million proprietary new cards during the year. Operating expenses decreased 2%, which the company attributed to the gain recognized on the sale of Accertify and its continued operating expense discipline.
Key figures
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2024
- Revenue
- $38.8B
- Net income
- $10.1B
- EPS
- $14.01
- Operating cash flow
- $14.1B
From the XBRL financial data filed with the SEC · not processed by AI.
Summary
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Full-year net income and Accertify sale gain
American Express said net income for 2024 was $10.1 billion, or $14.01 per share, compared with $8.4 billion, or $11.21 per share, a year ago. The company said its full-year results reflect the sale of Accertify Inc., which resulted in a gain of $531 million ($479 million after tax or $0.66 per share).
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
Total revenues and interest income components
American Express said total revenues net of interest expense increased 9% year-over-year (10% on an FX-adjusted basis). Discount revenue increased 5%, net card fees increased 16% and net interest income increased 18%.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
Provisions for credit losses and Lowe's loan reclassification
The company said provisions for credit losses increased, primarily driven by higher net write-offs, partially offset by a lower reserve build compared to last year. In Q4, American Express reclassified $758 million of Card Member loans related to the Lowe's small business cobrand portfolio from held for investment to held for sale.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
Marketing expense increase and operating expense decrease
American Express said marketing expense increased 16% year-over-year and it acquired a record 13 million proprietary new cards during the year. Operating expenses decreased 2%, which the company attributed to the gain recognized on the sale of Accertify and its continued operating expense discipline.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
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Original filing
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