Amex Holds Above $326 as Q2 Earnings Beat Expectations

American Express Company's stock continues to hold above $326 on the New York Stock Exchange as of September 7, 2026, after reporting a better-than-expected Q2 2026 earnings per share.

The company delivered earnings per share of $4.53 for Q2 2026, which was $0.12 above the consensus estimate of $4.41. American Express generated revenue of $19.64 billion in Q2 2026, only slightly below analysts' expectations of $19.70 billion.

The net margin and return on equity for Q2 2026 were 15.07 percent and 34.12 percent, respectively, highlighting the company's continued ability to convert high card-spending volumes into profit.